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Hello everyone.

I have been following this website for a while. Now I just want to get one thing clear. I have seen that Frosigs family been linked to drugs. Frosig, Have your family stopped dealing drugs? If not, I think it's time!! Drugs are very bad.


 
 

What income are we talking about?

As it used to was: first the windmill produced the power, we sold it to the main powercompany and rebought the electricity to Tvind school center for the money (twice the price), now we've designed a new frequency converter meaning we can use the power generated straight away and sell the surplus.

The money for the surplus is being used to upgrade the windmill.

And if you compare the windmill with other windmills it's quite effecient, when the mill was built you could only put 900KW on to the net, that's why it doesn't produce as much as it could do, now with the new frequency converter, we can produce more (1500KW I think), what we need is a new transformer. Oh, I forgot to mention, the frequency converter has been paid by the fund to, 40000 USD.

I cannot tell that much about the forest projects, I've never been on the location, so I don't understand how you can know that it's so bad there... have you been there or do you entirely trust "Jyllandsposten" and "Ekstrabladet" ?

Try reading "Morten Knudsens", chairman for "Teknologisk Institut" evaluation of the forest project in Brazil, also on www.fonden.org I don't understand how the incapsulation of 80 000tonne of CO2 each year can be considered as something bad?

It's quite interesting to read Erik Werlauff's report that the police requested, the leading expert on funds and tax questions in Denmark

Question C is the most interesting one in this context, "Does it matter that the foundation is constructed with the intention to channel the money given to the foundation to the givers - with the tax benefits that's given" (roughly translated)

The answer to that is "No, if the money actually is being used in charitable purposes won't make the construction illegal even if the tax laws are being used maximally for the benefit of the contributors." (roughly translated)

I guess you are danish so you can read it on www.fonden.org

 

 


 
 

Reply from Frosig

To Jimmy You might be right that the windmill in Tvind is the one, that has produced the most energy of all wind mills, but it is only because it is one of the oldest, wich dosn't mean that it is the most effective. Compared to new winmills effectiveness, the investment in the old windmill at tvind is a very bad investment, if the main issue is protecting the enviroment.

Another important issue is that the income from the windmill doesn't go back to the foundation, but is used to finance profit orientated projects. In this perspective the money from the foundation was used to protect tvind investments (-energy production by windmills is a growing industri in Denmark).

Another example: Most of Tvinds forrest projekts er run like buisnesses and the workers treated very pour. This is quite odd considering that the projects has been financed by a humanitarian foundation.

frosig2001@yahoo


 
 

To Jimmy:

My complaints

(1) Before joining I was led to believe that fundraising could take many different forms but when I arrived the only choice was canvassing.

(2) We were told that the money that was being raised would go 100 percent to our project and then we found out that the school was taking 50 percent or some percentage. thye never actauly told us how mcuh.

(3) I asked for an explanation for how the school finances worked and was told that it was not my concern. When I continued to ask I was given an explanation that made no sense. I don't know if the person was ignorant or hiding things. When I asked for more details I was told that it was "secret" because "outsiders" were looking for ways to make trouble.

(4) The instruction that we were offered had nothing to do with what we planning to go do. It was also very disorgniized. when we asked for more help or time to study we were told that we couldn't becuase we had to meet the otehr priorities like fund-raising.

Is that enough?


 
 

Yes Froesig, I do think spending 150k USD for a new wing is to secure the enviroment. If not, a lot of oil has to be burned to produce the energy needed. Of course the windmill is a symbol, one that we would like to protect. But the money from the fund to this is money for enviromental protection, not to protect a symbol.

Wouldn't it be right to try to protect the windmill that's produced the most energy of all windmills, it's not the biggest anymore in matters of size, but it's still the one whos produced the most.

But it doesn't matter in this case, since by using the windmill secures the enviroment and therefore nothing bad has happened.

If you want more info about the windmill, talk to the responsible people, Allan and Britta, they can give you all the information you need, www.tvindkraft.dk

I start to get irritated with statements like "one of many exampels" give me more examples, I want fact, I don't want rumors, something that feels wrong, intuition or unconcrete irrelevant statements, give me fact. What else is so horrible about the fund (why are you changing the conversation after each and every answer I've given you?) give me facts please.

But maybe I'm to unqualified in the matter to listen to, the "sources" guy, how long time have I been here? Since it seems like 5 weeks for Maria is not long enough to answer the question if you can call home when you want.

Jimmy Selvin Sweden jimmy@dnsdk.dk

 

And to the person asking about the door person, ok, fair enough, what exactly is it you have to complaint about??

 

 

 


 
 

Maria....Looks like your comment got posted. I have to say that I've been following the message board for some time and have seen plenty of pro-Tvind posting so I doubt there is any editing going on.


 
 

Maria Rodrigues you have been with Tvind for how many weeks? According to my sources you have been with the school for only 5 weeks. Please teel me if I'am wrong.


 
 

I wonder if you post comments like mine? Comments that say "Here I am, working as part of the DRH Movement in Denmark and quite happy". Comments that say "I talk to my mother or anyone I want whenever I want on the phone, and I've gotten and sent plenty of mail, not to mention e-mail on the computer and internet connection that the school has provided me". No contact with the outside world? It's a joke, right?

Do you post comments that say "If someone wants to leave, they can leave, no questions asked and even the money we pay for room and board (much less, by the way, than what it would cost to live independantly in Denmark) is refunded as stated in our initial contracts".

Do you dare post comments from people actually living as a part of the organization who actually know what goes on here every day? We invite anyone to come visit any of our sites in Denmark personally and talk with us personally and see that we are not innocent victims of some "psycho cult" but active participants in program to educate ourselves about how we can do something nice for someone else in the world.

If you dare post this comment, then I dare all the readers to direct your questions about Tvind to me at africabound2002@mailcity.com or check out our website at www.drh-movement.org.

Thank you for posting this comment, if you do. Sincerely, Maria Rodrigues


 
 

To the door person, I tried talking with the people "in charge" and all I got was an explanation as to why I was wrong and how I was obstructing the cause.

 

 


 
 

Reply from frosig

Do you really consider using 150.000 US$ for a new wing to an old windmill, an act to scure the inviroment. The same money could have saved many lifes in other projects. I can only think of one reason why they used the money to this purpose - they wanted to protect their image, and the windmill is an important part of it - it has big symbolic value to the organisation.

The financing of the new wing is just one of many exampels of misuse of the foundations money, that are being investigated by the police, because the investment can not be justified by the foundations regulation. It is misuse of a humanitarian foundation, that could harm other humanitarian foundations, and thereby the lifes of inocent people.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

Do you still consider it an act to


 
 

Proof please. I would like to see proof. Why should anyone here believe any of this?


 
 

I do not know if the Humanitarian fund spent money on a new wing to the winddmill at Tvind. That can be read about at www.fonden.org

If that would be the case i think that it is good that a Humanitarian fond for environment support alternative and healthy energy production.

 


 
 

To Jimmy Why did TG spend money from a huminitarian foundation to pay for a new wing to the windmill ind tvind? Please explain that?

Reply from frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

A lot of babbling here today?


 
 

Use the door?

 

If you feel yourself unhappy in the situation you are in, do something about it, either you try to solve it, talk with the responsble ones, explain what you think is wrong etc..

Or if you preffer not solving things, walk out of the door.

Very simple

I guess that werever you are, they must have an entrance door that you can use....

 


 
 

PLEASE HELP ME!

I think I am being brainwashed and I don't know how to get out from here!


 
 

Froesig: "It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others.,"

Yes, that's true, therefore we don't do whatever with the money in the fond. Each person in the TG gives 15% (taxfree) of their salary to the fond, these money are being spent for enviromental, humanitarian and scientific projects.

The rest of the money (after tax) are put together into a common pot, and what we do with those money are non of your business, but I can mention that among many things the windmill, the first TCE area, buildings and personal things.

This is money that are our private money, the fond is a different matter. and we've done with those money you can read on www.fonden.org

 

"Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes."

so you are saying that our projects are bad?? how come that Botswana has taken TCE as their national HIV/AIDS fighting programme, many more Southern African countries are considering it. In Mocambique the DNS education aint just a teacher training education, it's THE Teacher training education.

All sanitarian help we've done to minimize the spread of diseases, they don't help preventing deaths? nutrition programmes, they are starving the people?

And to once more trying to clarify the question of outside examinors for the books...

The Danish government has twice done an extended validation of our book keeping, for a cost of 1.5million crowns each time, they didn't find anything wrong. We are hiring top class "revisors" with good reputations so that people know that they are doing a good job, the law requires us to have the books validated by outside examinors, the revisors are doing that. Fonden has been under investigation for several years, and still nothing has been found to put the finger on.

And another thing, as you probably realize, if you look with a critique eye into each and every single company, organisation or any kind of employee, you can always find something to whine about, this is no exception with Tvind, but in my opinion, considering the amount of investigations that's been made, very very very few mistakes has been found, None illegal anyway, correct me if I'm wrong.....

And Tvind is just a name, as have been explained before LG has started up several different organisations, schools, companies etc... Some are non profit, some are organisations, some are schools, some are developing organisations, some are strictly companies and some are probably something else. Different rules apply for every different type.

And a question, can you please specify transparency?? Do you mean like writing a letter to Jyllandsposten each day telling exactly what we've donne, what we're going to do, how much money we've spent, how much money we've earned, how much toiletpaper that's been used in the basement toilet in Bustrup??? Specify please.... Have you tried going to one of the so called Tvind schools and ask your questions there?? Maybe you will get an answer or maybe they have work to do so they don't have time to answer your questions, go there and see for yourself. Your welcome to DNS to have a look if you want.

Jimmy

PS Maybe you should ask UN why they spend 1million GB Pound on counting charity organisations.... DS


 
 

Hello all, I just want to say hello to James, if he ever turns up again at that page. How is it going for you, here is the "stupid german teacher", who would still work as a toolmaker, if he would not be employed by DRH Tvind. If anyone wants to test me, here I am. I think, I am quite smart. Why is it, James, that you cannot write your full name in the articles, are you afraid we are comming after you? Don't worry, we are busy helpin people, we don't have time for a hunt.

Marcus Kozok DRH Tvind :)


 
 

So where do you think that he money goes? Off course they always answer the same, that is where the money goes! What do you want them to tell you but the truth?

I have been working in Norway i know their economy very well. Yes, the participants spend 6 weeks (planned) to fundraising for UFF norway, UFF Finland and UFF Sweden. The money is their property after they are raised.

This is different from for example IICD where participants raise money for the expenses connected to run an institute of that kind. Food need to be bought, airtickets paid, insurances, cars, houserent, salaries, information work etc. That is the way IICD makes their economy run. If you dont receive the money from a donor, an organization, a government you better raise the money yourself if you want it to be.

I think that you should try to study some more economics and maybe you will figure out how much it cost to run an institute of that kind. If you are interested in finding out what UFF does with the money you have had plenty of opportunities to do so. For example during your work weekend in Oslo that usually is happening for every team within the first month.

You can not just "shoot away" saying that "the moneys goes to Tvind! If you are dissatisfied with the program is one thing. That is not the same as the "money is paid under the table to Tvind". That is completely irrational.

What do you think that the Norwegain State authorized auditor is doing every year when he check through the books for the intstitute in Norway? Sleeping through it so that "Norway can channel money to some Tvind empire with a guru". Wake up. Learn how to count.

 


 
 

Hi to all. I've been in the norwegian school in hornsjo some years ago. the way tvind is earning the money is clear. students pay for all expenses that the so called "probably best school in the world" (the headmaster) has. then, a lot of their time the students spend by selling post cards. the money they earn goes go tvind. there is no real teaching on this mountain there. most of the day students teaching theirselves. you learn nothing what you really need in africa to help. if you ask where the money goes to, you always here the same: to humana people to people. but where does it go then. well ... back to tvind. that's what I found out after leaving that place there. I made researches in different places such as banks, universities and so on.


 
 

Please be more specific!


 
 

We are living in a diverse world. Some do not like that. We are living in a world where you "should" conform. Some do not like to conform. We are living in a world where you are learning the "truth" as something we should not understand or question. As least not if you have the "wrong opinion".

This website does not contain much of truth but the owners of the site acts like they are the truth.

 


 
 

I meant disfunctional not in the sense of not being able to accomplish anything or the intentions of the volunteers but because the whole system is placing people in impossible situations with little or no support and then blaming the individual when things don't go according to plan.


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

 


 
 

Hello Herman.

You are welcome to the info weekend at CCTG. Bring a lot of questions!!!

Greetings

CCTG


 
 

I am from CCTG and do certainly not agree that we are "disfuncional". All here are very well intended. That is true.


 
 

Amy, Glad you wrote. I agree that Tvind/TG is not "brain-washing" people although pressure to conform can be enormous. I've always thought the saddest thing about Tvind/TG is that you have so many well-intentioned people within an organization that is so disfunctional.

Herman: Good luck with the info weekend. See for yourself and remember the people at CCTG have opinions and agendas just like everyone who posts here. Just remember that the info weekend is CCTG at its best and that the reality of Humana in Africa is something entirely different as well.


 
 

Dear Amy. Thankyou for giving me some hope of starting in a team. I have decide to go for an info weekend and see for my self. This way will it be me and not other people who makes up my mind. Love Herman.


 
 

Hi Matt, I should have been more clear. I was volunteering 4 months before my training would have started and I was fundraising for my program fee. I certainly didn't have as much invested in the program as you did. If I had, I honestly couldn't say what I would have done ( although the fundraising probably would have done me in anyway). So, I also didn't start my training program. I did however see the other participants in their training period. Personally, having gone through an international development program at university, I don't think I would have had any problems with the courses besides feeling like I had done activities like them before(another reason for leaving). If I had stayed I would have used the six months as an opportunity to teach what I had learned in shcool, and gain experience in that sort of leadership role. However I did decide to leave, which obviousely means that I wasn't enjoying 100% of the program. I want to write on this site because some of the people in Etna were rather weary of the campus and I think accusations such as brainwashing and having to wash the headmasters' underwear (comment heard while there) is ridiculous and childish, and will definietly sway people from finding out more. I have not visited the other schools, but can safely say that these above did not take place in California. I totally agree with increased transparency of non-profits and do encourage people to research orgs that they are interested in fully. Amy.


 
 

Hi Amy,

Thanks for writing. First a response and then some questions. Two reasons I stayed with the program were (1) I had paid a significant chunk of money that I couldn't get back and (2) I was constantly pursing the hope that things would get better after the fund-raising period or after the building weekend or after we left the US or after we got back to the US. It keeps hope alive.

Quick questions. 1) Didn't you mind losing your program fee after you left? 2) What did you think about the training you were receiving to join the TCE program?

Matt


 
 

Hello, I am a past volunteer at Campus California, and I would like to share with you what I was doing. I arrived in California a few months before my 6 month prep-period to fundraise my program fee. I arrived excited and ready to work on the building. I had a blast! Tomas and Ruth are so nice and easy to get along with, they made moving to a new town really enjoyable. I began work on the building quite soon after I arrived and learned so much!! I was drywalling, laying down ceramic tile and putting in insulation. I hadn't done anything like that before. It was hard work, but that's what construction is! Living closely with people was also an experience and one that I cherish. Now that I am home I really miss having people around to interact with most of the time. I took my share of the responsibility for cooking and cleaning and that was perfectly fine. I learned to cook for1 2 people at once and made some amazing meals! I have never eaten so well in my life! A note on this site complained about the $3 per day, but I ate so many fruits and vegetables at every meal, you can teach me how to eat on $3 any day! I'm still trying to remember the recipes from the school to cook for my family! I left the school becuase I didn't enjoy fundraising at all, though some of the other participants really like it. You're speaking directly to people, and people on the street really respond. I would like to point out something that I noticed in some of the articles on this site. They are written by people who have gone throught he program. I think it's strange that these people complained about the program from the begining, yet still completed it. Obviousley, if you are working in a position that you are not happy in for a year, then your time spent will seem horrible to you and seem like a waste. That will happen with any job. Personally, I did not witness any brainwashing, nor believe it exists at the campus. When I told everyone that I was leaving, they were of course disappointed, but were very, very, kind. Nobody tried to 'brainwash' me into staying. I had some great times in California. Your free time is your own, and frequently a group of us would go on an amazing hike to a lake or waterfall and spend the afternnon outside. I hope that anyone interested in joining and has looked at this site will also go to an info weekend at one of the schools - this is not a committment to join! Whatever you do, you will get both sides of the story. If you have any questions, I will try to answer them. Thanks for this opportunity to tell people about my time in California. Amy.


 
 

Question...

Why do you call the Page Tvind alert? If it is obviously that Tvind is just an organisation of the TG. The Schools have properly not much to do with the TG. I would say that you rename the Page to www.TGALERT.org.uk and after wards do a little more for the Site... i mean.. just the look of it makes me almost Puke...

Bye then. (Anonymous)


 
 

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Reply from Frsig

In respond to the contribution bellow this:

First of all: The questions raised by me, has been raised by several others including many former members of TG.

Second: Ofcouse the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization. (I use the term "tvind" to cover all TG's activities, and because it was in this city that the organisation started out.)

And for the record: I'am happy that you try to go into and open dialog, but do not not find your argumentation creditable. Explanation follows:

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) It is not impossible to answer this question. What is interesting in your attempt to answer the question is that you indirectly admit, that the world of TG can be quiete confussing, since everybody find it hard to keep track of what is going on: The travelling highschool is just one of many "tvind" coporations, with the poupose to recrutte vollenters to humana projects, like forexampel the TCE-projet. And the humana-projects that the volenters join after they have left the travelling highschools, is the projects that should be evalueated, but tvind will not allow it, and the "books" are not accesable for outsideres - like they are in 99 pct of non-profit organisations.

WHY IS THAT?

b) It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others., and it is important secure such foundations are not misused, since it can harm the work of other well aid organisations. If money from this foundations are used to start up what you call " PRIVATE INITIATIVES" you are undermining the work of other aid-organisations, and a serious crime to humanity has been comitted.

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

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REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

I have been following this website for a while. Now I just want to get one thing clear. I have seen that Frosigs family been linked to drugs. Frosig, Have your family stopped dealing drugs? If not, I think it's time!! Drugs are very bad.

What income are we talking about?

As it used to was: first the windmill produced the power, we sold it to the main powercompany and rebought the electricity to Tvind school center for the money (twice the price), now we've designed a new frequency converter meaning we can use the power generated straight away and sell the surplus.

The money for the surplus is being used to upgrade the windmill.

And if you compare the windmill with other windmills it's quite effecient, when the mill was built you could only put 900KW on to the net, that's why it doesn't produce as much as it could do, now with the new frequency converter, we can produce more (1500KW I think), what we need is a new transformer. Oh, I forgot to mention, the frequency converter has been paid by the fund to, 40000 USD.

I cannot tell that much about the forest projects, I've never been on the location, so I don't understand how you can know that it's so bad there... have you been there or do you entirely trust "Jyllandsposten" and "Ekstrabladet" ?

Try reading "Morten Knudsens", chairman for "Teknologisk Institut" evaluation of the forest project in Brazil, also on www.fonden.org I don't understand how the incapsulation of 80 000tonne of CO2 each year can be considered as something bad?

It's quite interesting to read Erik Werlauff's report that the police requested, the leading expert on funds and tax questions in Denmark

Question C is the most interesting one in this context, "Does it matter that the foundation is constructed with the intention to channel the money given to the foundation to the givers - with the tax benefits that's given" (roughly translated)

The answer to that is "No, if the money actually is being used in charitable purposes won't make the construction illegal even if the tax laws are being used maximally for the benefit of the contributors." (roughly translated)

I guess you are danish so you can read it on www.fonden.org

 

 


 
 

Reply from Frosig

To Jimmy You might be right that the windmill in Tvind is the one, that has produced the most energy of all wind mills, but it is only because it is one of the oldest, wich dosn't mean that it is the most effective. Compared to new winmills effectiveness, the investment in the old windmill at tvind is a very bad investment, if the main issue is protecting the enviroment.

Another important issue is that the income from the windmill doesn't go back to the foundation, but is used to finance profit orientated projects. In this perspective the money from the foundation was used to protect tvind investments (-energy production by windmills is a growing industri in Denmark).

Another example: Most of Tvinds forrest projekts er run like buisnesses and the workers treated very pour. This is quite odd considering that the projects has been financed by a humanitarian foundation.

frosig2001@yahoo


 
 

To Jimmy:

My complaints

(1) Before joining I was led to believe that fundraising could take many different forms but when I arrived the only choice was canvassing.

(2) We were told that the money that was being raised would go 100 percent to our project and then we found out that the school was taking 50 percent or some percentage. thye never actauly told us how mcuh.

(3) I asked for an explanation for how the school finances worked and was told that it was not my concern. When I continued to ask I was given an explanation that made no sense. I don't know if the person was ignorant or hiding things. When I asked for more details I was told that it was "secret" because "outsiders" were looking for ways to make trouble.

(4) The instruction that we were offered had nothing to do with what we planning to go do. It was also very disorgniized. when we asked for more help or time to study we were told that we couldn't becuase we had to meet the otehr priorities like fund-raising.

Is that enough?


 
 

Yes Froesig, I do think spending 150k USD for a new wing is to secure the enviroment. If not, a lot of oil has to be burned to produce the energy needed. Of course the windmill is a symbol, one that we would like to protect. But the money from the fund to this is money for enviromental protection, not to protect a symbol.

Wouldn't it be right to try to protect the windmill that's produced the most energy of all windmills, it's not the biggest anymore in matters of size, but it's still the one whos produced the most.

But it doesn't matter in this case, since by using the windmill secures the enviroment and therefore nothing bad has happened.

If you want more info about the windmill, talk to the responsible people, Allan and Britta, they can give you all the information you need, www.tvindkraft.dk

I start to get irritated with statements like "one of many exampels" give me more examples, I want fact, I don't want rumors, something that feels wrong, intuition or unconcrete irrelevant statements, give me fact. What else is so horrible about the fund (why are you changing the conversation after each and every answer I've given you?) give me facts please.

But maybe I'm to unqualified in the matter to listen to, the "sources" guy, how long time have I been here? Since it seems like 5 weeks for Maria is not long enough to answer the question if you can call home when you want.

Jimmy Selvin Sweden jimmy@dnsdk.dk

 

And to the person asking about the door person, ok, fair enough, what exactly is it you have to complaint about??

 

 

 


 
 

Maria....Looks like your comment got posted. I have to say that I've been following the message board for some time and have seen plenty of pro-Tvind posting so I doubt there is any editing going on.


 
 

Maria Rodrigues you have been with Tvind for how many weeks? According to my sources you have been with the school for only 5 weeks. Please teel me if I'am wrong.


 
 

I wonder if you post comments like mine? Comments that say "Here I am, working as part of the DRH Movement in Denmark and quite happy". Comments that say "I talk to my mother or anyone I want whenever I want on the phone, and I've gotten and sent plenty of mail, not to mention e-mail on the computer and internet connection that the school has provided me". No contact with the outside world? It's a joke, right?

Do you post comments that say "If someone wants to leave, they can leave, no questions asked and even the money we pay for room and board (much less, by the way, than what it would cost to live independantly in Denmark) is refunded as stated in our initial contracts".

Do you dare post comments from people actually living as a part of the organization who actually know what goes on here every day? We invite anyone to come visit any of our sites in Denmark personally and talk with us personally and see that we are not innocent victims of some "psycho cult" but active participants in program to educate ourselves about how we can do something nice for someone else in the world.

If you dare post this comment, then I dare all the readers to direct your questions about Tvind to me at africabound2002@mailcity.com or check out our website at www.drh-movement.org.

Thank you for posting this comment, if you do. Sincerely, Maria Rodrigues


 
 

To the door person, I tried talking with the people "in charge" and all I got was an explanation as to why I was wrong and how I was obstructing the cause.

 

 


 
 

Reply from frosig

Do you really consider using 150.000 US$ for a new wing to an old windmill, an act to scure the inviroment. The same money could have saved many lifes in other projects. I can only think of one reason why they used the money to this purpose - they wanted to protect their image, and the windmill is an important part of it - it has big symbolic value to the organisation.

The financing of the new wing is just one of many exampels of misuse of the foundations money, that are being investigated by the police, because the investment can not be justified by the foundations regulation. It is misuse of a humanitarian foundation, that could harm other humanitarian foundations, and thereby the lifes of inocent people.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

Do you still consider it an act to


 
 

Proof please. I would like to see proof. Why should anyone here believe any of this?


 
 

I do not know if the Humanitarian fund spent money on a new wing to the winddmill at Tvind. That can be read about at www.fonden.org

If that would be the case i think that it is good that a Humanitarian fond for environment support alternative and healthy energy production.

 


 
 

To Jimmy Why did TG spend money from a huminitarian foundation to pay for a new wing to the windmill ind tvind? Please explain that?

Reply from frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

A lot of babbling here today?


 
 

Use the door?

 

If you feel yourself unhappy in the situation you are in, do something about it, either you try to solve it, talk with the responsble ones, explain what you think is wrong etc..

Or if you preffer not solving things, walk out of the door.

Very simple

I guess that werever you are, they must have an entrance door that you can use....

 


 
 

PLEASE HELP ME!

I think I am being brainwashed and I don't know how to get out from here!


 
 

Froesig: "It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others.,"

Yes, that's true, therefore we don't do whatever with the money in the fond. Each person in the TG gives 15% (taxfree) of their salary to the fond, these money are being spent for enviromental, humanitarian and scientific projects.

The rest of the money (after tax) are put together into a common pot, and what we do with those money are non of your business, but I can mention that among many things the windmill, the first TCE area, buildings and personal things.

This is money that are our private money, the fond is a different matter. and we've done with those money you can read on www.fonden.org

 

"Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes."

so you are saying that our projects are bad?? how come that Botswana has taken TCE as their national HIV/AIDS fighting programme, many more Southern African countries are considering it. In Mocambique the DNS education aint just a teacher training education, it's THE Teacher training education.

All sanitarian help we've done to minimize the spread of diseases, they don't help preventing deaths? nutrition programmes, they are starving the people?

And to once more trying to clarify the question of outside examinors for the books...

The Danish government has twice done an extended validation of our book keeping, for a cost of 1.5million crowns each time, they didn't find anything wrong. We are hiring top class "revisors" with good reputations so that people know that they are doing a good job, the law requires us to have the books validated by outside examinors, the revisors are doing that. Fonden has been under investigation for several years, and still nothing has been found to put the finger on.

And another thing, as you probably realize, if you look with a critique eye into each and every single company, organisation or any kind of employee, you can always find something to whine about, this is no exception with Tvind, but in my opinion, considering the amount of investigations that's been made, very very very few mistakes has been found, None illegal anyway, correct me if I'm wrong.....

And Tvind is just a name, as have been explained before LG has started up several different organisations, schools, companies etc... Some are non profit, some are organisations, some are schools, some are developing organisations, some are strictly companies and some are probably something else. Different rules apply for every different type.

And a question, can you please specify transparency?? Do you mean like writing a letter to Jyllandsposten each day telling exactly what we've donne, what we're going to do, how much money we've spent, how much money we've earned, how much toiletpaper that's been used in the basement toilet in Bustrup??? Specify please.... Have you tried going to one of the so called Tvind schools and ask your questions there?? Maybe you will get an answer or maybe they have work to do so they don't have time to answer your questions, go there and see for yourself. Your welcome to DNS to have a look if you want.

Jimmy

PS Maybe you should ask UN why they spend 1million GB Pound on counting charity organisations.... DS


 
 

Hello all, I just want to say hello to James, if he ever turns up again at that page. How is it going for you, here is the "stupid german teacher", who would still work as a toolmaker, if he would not be employed by DRH Tvind. If anyone wants to test me, here I am. I think, I am quite smart. Why is it, James, that you cannot write your full name in the articles, are you afraid we are comming after you? Don't worry, we are busy helpin people, we don't have time for a hunt.

Marcus Kozok DRH Tvind :)


 
 

So where do you think that he money goes? Off course they always answer the same, that is where the money goes! What do you want them to tell you but the truth?

I have been working in Norway i know their economy very well. Yes, the participants spend 6 weeks (planned) to fundraising for UFF norway, UFF Finland and UFF Sweden. The money is their property after they are raised.

This is different from for example IICD where participants raise money for the expenses connected to run an institute of that kind. Food need to be bought, airtickets paid, insurances, cars, houserent, salaries, information work etc. That is the way IICD makes their economy run. If you dont receive the money from a donor, an organization, a government you better raise the money yourself if you want it to be.

I think that you should try to study some more economics and maybe you will figure out how much it cost to run an institute of that kind. If you are interested in finding out what UFF does with the money you have had plenty of opportunities to do so. For example during your work weekend in Oslo that usually is happening for every team within the first month.

You can not just "shoot away" saying that "the moneys goes to Tvind! If you are dissatisfied with the program is one thing. That is not the same as the "money is paid under the table to Tvind". That is completely irrational.

What do you think that the Norwegain State authorized auditor is doing every year when he check through the books for the intstitute in Norway? Sleeping through it so that "Norway can channel money to some Tvind empire with a guru". Wake up. Learn how to count.

 


 
 

Hi to all. I've been in the norwegian school in hornsjo some years ago. the way tvind is earning the money is clear. students pay for all expenses that the so called "probably best school in the world" (the headmaster) has. then, a lot of their time the students spend by selling post cards. the money they earn goes go tvind. there is no real teaching on this mountain there. most of the day students teaching theirselves. you learn nothing what you really need in africa to help. if you ask where the money goes to, you always here the same: to humana people to people. but where does it go then. well ... back to tvind. that's what I found out after leaving that place there. I made researches in different places such as banks, universities and so on.


 
 

Please be more specific!


 
 

We are living in a diverse world. Some do not like that. We are living in a world where you "should" conform. Some do not like to conform. We are living in a world where you are learning the "truth" as something we should not understand or question. As least not if you have the "wrong opinion".

This website does not contain much of truth but the owners of the site acts like they are the truth.

 


 
 

I meant disfunctional not in the sense of not being able to accomplish anything or the intentions of the volunteers but because the whole system is placing people in impossible situations with little or no support and then blaming the individual when things don't go according to plan.


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

 


 
 

Hello Herman.

You are welcome to the info weekend at CCTG. Bring a lot of questions!!!

Greetings

CCTG


 
 

I am from CCTG and do certainly not agree that we are "disfuncional". All here are very well intended. That is true.


 
 

Amy, Glad you wrote. I agree that Tvind/TG is not "brain-washing" people although pressure to conform can be enormous. I've always thought the saddest thing about Tvind/TG is that you have so many well-intentioned people within an organization that is so disfunctional.

Herman: Good luck with the info weekend. See for yourself and remember the people at CCTG have opinions and agendas just like everyone who posts here. Just remember that the info weekend is CCTG at its best and that the reality of Humana in Africa is something entirely different as well.


 
 

Dear Amy. Thankyou for giving me some hope of starting in a team. I have decide to go for an info weekend and see for my self. This way will it be me and not other people who makes up my mind. Love Herman.


 
 

Hi Matt, I should have been more clear. I was volunteering 4 months before my training would have started and I was fundraising for my program fee. I certainly didn't have as much invested in the program as you did. If I had, I honestly couldn't say what I would have done ( although the fundraising probably would have done me in anyway). So, I also didn't start my training program. I did however see the other participants in their training period. Personally, having gone through an international development program at university, I don't think I would have had any problems with the courses besides feeling like I had done activities like them before(another reason for leaving). If I had stayed I would have used the six months as an opportunity to teach what I had learned in shcool, and gain experience in that sort of leadership role. However I did decide to leave, which obviousely means that I wasn't enjoying 100% of the program. I want to write on this site because some of the people in Etna were rather weary of the campus and I think accusations such as brainwashing and having to wash the headmasters' underwear (comment heard while there) is ridiculous and childish, and will definietly sway people from finding out more. I have not visited the other schools, but can safely say that these above did not take place in California. I totally agree with increased transparency of non-profits and do encourage people to research orgs that they are interested in fully. Amy.


 
 

Hi Amy,

Thanks for writing. First a response and then some questions. Two reasons I stayed with the program were (1) I had paid a significant chunk of money that I couldn't get back and (2) I was constantly pursing the hope that things would get better after the fund-raising period or after the building weekend or after we left the US or after we got back to the US. It keeps hope alive.

Quick questions. 1) Didn't you mind losing your program fee after you left? 2) What did you think about the training you were receiving to join the TCE program?

Matt


 
 

Hello, I am a past volunteer at Campus California, and I would like to share with you what I was doing. I arrived in California a few months before my 6 month prep-period to fundraise my program fee. I arrived excited and ready to work on the building. I had a blast! Tomas and Ruth are so nice and easy to get along with, they made moving to a new town really enjoyable. I began work on the building quite soon after I arrived and learned so much!! I was drywalling, laying down ceramic tile and putting in insulation. I hadn't done anything like that before. It was hard work, but that's what construction is! Living closely with people was also an experience and one that I cherish. Now that I am home I really miss having people around to interact with most of the time. I took my share of the responsibility for cooking and cleaning and that was perfectly fine. I learned to cook for1 2 people at once and made some amazing meals! I have never eaten so well in my life! A note on this site complained about the $3 per day, but I ate so many fruits and vegetables at every meal, you can teach me how to eat on $3 any day! I'm still trying to remember the recipes from the school to cook for my family! I left the school becuase I didn't enjoy fundraising at all, though some of the other participants really like it. You're speaking directly to people, and people on the street really respond. I would like to point out something that I noticed in some of the articles on this site. They are written by people who have gone throught he program. I think it's strange that these people complained about the program from the begining, yet still completed it. Obviousley, if you are working in a position that you are not happy in for a year, then your time spent will seem horrible to you and seem like a waste. That will happen with any job. Personally, I did not witness any brainwashing, nor believe it exists at the campus. When I told everyone that I was leaving, they were of course disappointed, but were very, very, kind. Nobody tried to 'brainwash' me into staying. I had some great times in California. Your free time is your own, and frequently a group of us would go on an amazing hike to a lake or waterfall and spend the afternnon outside. I hope that anyone interested in joining and has looked at this site will also go to an info weekend at one of the schools - this is not a committment to join! Whatever you do, you will get both sides of the story. If you have any questions, I will try to answer them. Thanks for this opportunity to tell people about my time in California. Amy.


 
 

Question...

Why do you call the Page Tvind alert? If it is obviously that Tvind is just an organisation of the TG. The Schools have properly not much to do with the TG. I would say that you rename the Page to www.TGALERT.org.uk and after wards do a little more for the Site... i mean.. just the look of it makes me almost Puke...

Bye then. (Anonymous)


 
 

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Reply from Frsig

In respond to the contribution bellow this:

First of all: The questions raised by me, has been raised by several others including many former members of TG.

Second: Ofcouse the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization. (I use the term "tvind" to cover all TG's activities, and because it was in this city that the organisation started out.)

And for the record: I'am happy that you try to go into and open dialog, but do not not find your argumentation creditable. Explanation follows:

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) It is not impossible to answer this question. What is interesting in your attempt to answer the question is that you indirectly admit, that the world of TG can be quiete confussing, since everybody find it hard to keep track of what is going on: The travelling highschool is just one of many "tvind" coporations, with the poupose to recrutte vollenters to humana projects, like forexampel the TCE-projet. And the humana-projects that the volenters join after they have left the travelling highschools, is the projects that should be evalueated, but tvind will not allow it, and the "books" are not accesable for outsideres - like they are in 99 pct of non-profit organisations.

WHY IS THAT?

b) It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others., and it is important secure such foundations are not misused, since it can harm the work of other well aid organisations. If money from this foundations are used to start up what you call " PRIVATE INITIATIVES" you are undermining the work of other aid-organisations, and a serious crime to humanity has been comitted.

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

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REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

As it used to was: first the windmill produced the power, we sold it to the main powercompany and rebought the electricity to Tvind school center for the money (twice the price), now we've designed a new frequency converter meaning we can use the power generated straight away and sell the surplus.

The money for the surplus is being used to upgrade the windmill.

And if you compare the windmill with other windmills it's quite effecient, when the mill was built you could only put 900KW on to the net, that's why it doesn't produce as much as it could do, now with the new frequency converter, we can produce more (1500KW I think), what we need is a new transformer. Oh, I forgot to mention, the frequency converter has been paid by the fund to, 40000 USD.

I cannot tell that much about the forest projects, I've never been on the location, so I don't understand how you can know that it's so bad there... have you been there or do you entirely trust "Jyllandsposten" and "Ekstrabladet" ?

Try reading "Morten Knudsens", chairman for "Teknologisk Institut" evaluation of the forest project in Brazil, also on www.fonden.org I don't understand how the incapsulation of 80 000tonne of CO2 each year can be considered as something bad?

It's quite interesting to read Erik Werlauff's report that the police requested, the leading expert on funds and tax questions in Denmark

Question C is the most interesting one in this context, "Does it matter that the foundation is constructed with the intention to channel the money given to the foundation to the givers - with the tax benefits that's given" (roughly translated)

The answer to that is "No, if the money actually is being used in charitable purposes won't make the construction illegal even if the tax laws are being used maximally for the benefit of the contributors." (roughly translated)

I guess you are danish so you can read it on www.fonden.org

 

 


 
 

Reply from Frosig

To Jimmy You might be right that the windmill in Tvind is the one, that has produced the most energy of all wind mills, but it is only because it is one of the oldest, wich dosn't mean that it is the most effective. Compared to new winmills effectiveness, the investment in the old windmill at tvind is a very bad investment, if the main issue is protecting the enviroment.

Another important issue is that the income from the windmill doesn't go back to the foundation, but is used to finance profit orientated projects. In this perspective the money from the foundation was used to protect tvind investments (-energy production by windmills is a growing industri in Denmark).

Another example: Most of Tvinds forrest projekts er run like buisnesses and the workers treated very pour. This is quite odd considering that the projects has been financed by a humanitarian foundation.

frosig2001@yahoo


 
 

To Jimmy:

My complaints

(1) Before joining I was led to believe that fundraising could take many different forms but when I arrived the only choice was canvassing.

(2) We were told that the money that was being raised would go 100 percent to our project and then we found out that the school was taking 50 percent or some percentage. thye never actauly told us how mcuh.

(3) I asked for an explanation for how the school finances worked and was told that it was not my concern. When I continued to ask I was given an explanation that made no sense. I don't know if the person was ignorant or hiding things. When I asked for more details I was told that it was "secret" because "outsiders" were looking for ways to make trouble.

(4) The instruction that we were offered had nothing to do with what we planning to go do. It was also very disorgniized. when we asked for more help or time to study we were told that we couldn't becuase we had to meet the otehr priorities like fund-raising.

Is that enough?


 
 

Yes Froesig, I do think spending 150k USD for a new wing is to secure the enviroment. If not, a lot of oil has to be burned to produce the energy needed. Of course the windmill is a symbol, one that we would like to protect. But the money from the fund to this is money for enviromental protection, not to protect a symbol.

Wouldn't it be right to try to protect the windmill that's produced the most energy of all windmills, it's not the biggest anymore in matters of size, but it's still the one whos produced the most.

But it doesn't matter in this case, since by using the windmill secures the enviroment and therefore nothing bad has happened.

If you want more info about the windmill, talk to the responsible people, Allan and Britta, they can give you all the information you need, www.tvindkraft.dk

I start to get irritated with statements like "one of many exampels" give me more examples, I want fact, I don't want rumors, something that feels wrong, intuition or unconcrete irrelevant statements, give me fact. What else is so horrible about the fund (why are you changing the conversation after each and every answer I've given you?) give me facts please.

But maybe I'm to unqualified in the matter to listen to, the "sources" guy, how long time have I been here? Since it seems like 5 weeks for Maria is not long enough to answer the question if you can call home when you want.

Jimmy Selvin Sweden jimmy@dnsdk.dk

 

And to the person asking about the door person, ok, fair enough, what exactly is it you have to complaint about??

 

 

 


 
 

Maria....Looks like your comment got posted. I have to say that I've been following the message board for some time and have seen plenty of pro-Tvind posting so I doubt there is any editing going on.


 
 

Maria Rodrigues you have been with Tvind for how many weeks? According to my sources you have been with the school for only 5 weeks. Please teel me if I'am wrong.


 
 

I wonder if you post comments like mine? Comments that say "Here I am, working as part of the DRH Movement in Denmark and quite happy". Comments that say "I talk to my mother or anyone I want whenever I want on the phone, and I've gotten and sent plenty of mail, not to mention e-mail on the computer and internet connection that the school has provided me". No contact with the outside world? It's a joke, right?

Do you post comments that say "If someone wants to leave, they can leave, no questions asked and even the money we pay for room and board (much less, by the way, than what it would cost to live independantly in Denmark) is refunded as stated in our initial contracts".

Do you dare post comments from people actually living as a part of the organization who actually know what goes on here every day? We invite anyone to come visit any of our sites in Denmark personally and talk with us personally and see that we are not innocent victims of some "psycho cult" but active participants in program to educate ourselves about how we can do something nice for someone else in the world.

If you dare post this comment, then I dare all the readers to direct your questions about Tvind to me at africabound2002@mailcity.com or check out our website at www.drh-movement.org.

Thank you for posting this comment, if you do. Sincerely, Maria Rodrigues


 
 

To the door person, I tried talking with the people "in charge" and all I got was an explanation as to why I was wrong and how I was obstructing the cause.

 

 


 
 

Reply from frosig

Do you really consider using 150.000 US$ for a new wing to an old windmill, an act to scure the inviroment. The same money could have saved many lifes in other projects. I can only think of one reason why they used the money to this purpose - they wanted to protect their image, and the windmill is an important part of it - it has big symbolic value to the organisation.

The financing of the new wing is just one of many exampels of misuse of the foundations money, that are being investigated by the police, because the investment can not be justified by the foundations regulation. It is misuse of a humanitarian foundation, that could harm other humanitarian foundations, and thereby the lifes of inocent people.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

Do you still consider it an act to


 
 

Proof please. I would like to see proof. Why should anyone here believe any of this?


 
 

I do not know if the Humanitarian fund spent money on a new wing to the winddmill at Tvind. That can be read about at www.fonden.org

If that would be the case i think that it is good that a Humanitarian fond for environment support alternative and healthy energy production.

 


 
 

To Jimmy Why did TG spend money from a huminitarian foundation to pay for a new wing to the windmill ind tvind? Please explain that?

Reply from frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

A lot of babbling here today?


 
 

Use the door?

 

If you feel yourself unhappy in the situation you are in, do something about it, either you try to solve it, talk with the responsble ones, explain what you think is wrong etc..

Or if you preffer not solving things, walk out of the door.

Very simple

I guess that werever you are, they must have an entrance door that you can use....

 


 
 

PLEASE HELP ME!

I think I am being brainwashed and I don't know how to get out from here!


 
 

Froesig: "It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others.,"

Yes, that's true, therefore we don't do whatever with the money in the fond. Each person in the TG gives 15% (taxfree) of their salary to the fond, these money are being spent for enviromental, humanitarian and scientific projects.

The rest of the money (after tax) are put together into a common pot, and what we do with those money are non of your business, but I can mention that among many things the windmill, the first TCE area, buildings and personal things.

This is money that are our private money, the fond is a different matter. and we've done with those money you can read on www.fonden.org

 

"Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes."

so you are saying that our projects are bad?? how come that Botswana has taken TCE as their national HIV/AIDS fighting programme, many more Southern African countries are considering it. In Mocambique the DNS education aint just a teacher training education, it's THE Teacher training education.

All sanitarian help we've done to minimize the spread of diseases, they don't help preventing deaths? nutrition programmes, they are starving the people?

And to once more trying to clarify the question of outside examinors for the books...

The Danish government has twice done an extended validation of our book keeping, for a cost of 1.5million crowns each time, they didn't find anything wrong. We are hiring top class "revisors" with good reputations so that people know that they are doing a good job, the law requires us to have the books validated by outside examinors, the revisors are doing that. Fonden has been under investigation for several years, and still nothing has been found to put the finger on.

And another thing, as you probably realize, if you look with a critique eye into each and every single company, organisation or any kind of employee, you can always find something to whine about, this is no exception with Tvind, but in my opinion, considering the amount of investigations that's been made, very very very few mistakes has been found, None illegal anyway, correct me if I'm wrong.....

And Tvind is just a name, as have been explained before LG has started up several different organisations, schools, companies etc... Some are non profit, some are organisations, some are schools, some are developing organisations, some are strictly companies and some are probably something else. Different rules apply for every different type.

And a question, can you please specify transparency?? Do you mean like writing a letter to Jyllandsposten each day telling exactly what we've donne, what we're going to do, how much money we've spent, how much money we've earned, how much toiletpaper that's been used in the basement toilet in Bustrup??? Specify please.... Have you tried going to one of the so called Tvind schools and ask your questions there?? Maybe you will get an answer or maybe they have work to do so they don't have time to answer your questions, go there and see for yourself. Your welcome to DNS to have a look if you want.

Jimmy

PS Maybe you should ask UN why they spend 1million GB Pound on counting charity organisations.... DS


 
 

Hello all, I just want to say hello to James, if he ever turns up again at that page. How is it going for you, here is the "stupid german teacher", who would still work as a toolmaker, if he would not be employed by DRH Tvind. If anyone wants to test me, here I am. I think, I am quite smart. Why is it, James, that you cannot write your full name in the articles, are you afraid we are comming after you? Don't worry, we are busy helpin people, we don't have time for a hunt.

Marcus Kozok DRH Tvind :)


 
 

So where do you think that he money goes? Off course they always answer the same, that is where the money goes! What do you want them to tell you but the truth?

I have been working in Norway i know their economy very well. Yes, the participants spend 6 weeks (planned) to fundraising for UFF norway, UFF Finland and UFF Sweden. The money is their property after they are raised.

This is different from for example IICD where participants raise money for the expenses connected to run an institute of that kind. Food need to be bought, airtickets paid, insurances, cars, houserent, salaries, information work etc. That is the way IICD makes their economy run. If you dont receive the money from a donor, an organization, a government you better raise the money yourself if you want it to be.

I think that you should try to study some more economics and maybe you will figure out how much it cost to run an institute of that kind. If you are interested in finding out what UFF does with the money you have had plenty of opportunities to do so. For example during your work weekend in Oslo that usually is happening for every team within the first month.

You can not just "shoot away" saying that "the moneys goes to Tvind! If you are dissatisfied with the program is one thing. That is not the same as the "money is paid under the table to Tvind". That is completely irrational.

What do you think that the Norwegain State authorized auditor is doing every year when he check through the books for the intstitute in Norway? Sleeping through it so that "Norway can channel money to some Tvind empire with a guru". Wake up. Learn how to count.

 


 
 

Hi to all. I've been in the norwegian school in hornsjo some years ago. the way tvind is earning the money is clear. students pay for all expenses that the so called "probably best school in the world" (the headmaster) has. then, a lot of their time the students spend by selling post cards. the money they earn goes go tvind. there is no real teaching on this mountain there. most of the day students teaching theirselves. you learn nothing what you really need in africa to help. if you ask where the money goes to, you always here the same: to humana people to people. but where does it go then. well ... back to tvind. that's what I found out after leaving that place there. I made researches in different places such as banks, universities and so on.


 
 

Please be more specific!


 
 

We are living in a diverse world. Some do not like that. We are living in a world where you "should" conform. Some do not like to conform. We are living in a world where you are learning the "truth" as something we should not understand or question. As least not if you have the "wrong opinion".

This website does not contain much of truth but the owners of the site acts like they are the truth.

 


 
 

I meant disfunctional not in the sense of not being able to accomplish anything or the intentions of the volunteers but because the whole system is placing people in impossible situations with little or no support and then blaming the individual when things don't go according to plan.


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

 


 
 

Hello Herman.

You are welcome to the info weekend at CCTG. Bring a lot of questions!!!

Greetings

CCTG


 
 

I am from CCTG and do certainly not agree that we are "disfuncional". All here are very well intended. That is true.


 
 

Amy, Glad you wrote. I agree that Tvind/TG is not "brain-washing" people although pressure to conform can be enormous. I've always thought the saddest thing about Tvind/TG is that you have so many well-intentioned people within an organization that is so disfunctional.

Herman: Good luck with the info weekend. See for yourself and remember the people at CCTG have opinions and agendas just like everyone who posts here. Just remember that the info weekend is CCTG at its best and that the reality of Humana in Africa is something entirely different as well.


 
 

Dear Amy. Thankyou for giving me some hope of starting in a team. I have decide to go for an info weekend and see for my self. This way will it be me and not other people who makes up my mind. Love Herman.


 
 

Hi Matt, I should have been more clear. I was volunteering 4 months before my training would have started and I was fundraising for my program fee. I certainly didn't have as much invested in the program as you did. If I had, I honestly couldn't say what I would have done ( although the fundraising probably would have done me in anyway). So, I also didn't start my training program. I did however see the other participants in their training period. Personally, having gone through an international development program at university, I don't think I would have had any problems with the courses besides feeling like I had done activities like them before(another reason for leaving). If I had stayed I would have used the six months as an opportunity to teach what I had learned in shcool, and gain experience in that sort of leadership role. However I did decide to leave, which obviousely means that I wasn't enjoying 100% of the program. I want to write on this site because some of the people in Etna were rather weary of the campus and I think accusations such as brainwashing and having to wash the headmasters' underwear (comment heard while there) is ridiculous and childish, and will definietly sway people from finding out more. I have not visited the other schools, but can safely say that these above did not take place in California. I totally agree with increased transparency of non-profits and do encourage people to research orgs that they are interested in fully. Amy.


 
 

Hi Amy,

Thanks for writing. First a response and then some questions. Two reasons I stayed with the program were (1) I had paid a significant chunk of money that I couldn't get back and (2) I was constantly pursing the hope that things would get better after the fund-raising period or after the building weekend or after we left the US or after we got back to the US. It keeps hope alive.

Quick questions. 1) Didn't you mind losing your program fee after you left? 2) What did you think about the training you were receiving to join the TCE program?

Matt


 
 

Hello, I am a past volunteer at Campus California, and I would like to share with you what I was doing. I arrived in California a few months before my 6 month prep-period to fundraise my program fee. I arrived excited and ready to work on the building. I had a blast! Tomas and Ruth are so nice and easy to get along with, they made moving to a new town really enjoyable. I began work on the building quite soon after I arrived and learned so much!! I was drywalling, laying down ceramic tile and putting in insulation. I hadn't done anything like that before. It was hard work, but that's what construction is! Living closely with people was also an experience and one that I cherish. Now that I am home I really miss having people around to interact with most of the time. I took my share of the responsibility for cooking and cleaning and that was perfectly fine. I learned to cook for1 2 people at once and made some amazing meals! I have never eaten so well in my life! A note on this site complained about the $3 per day, but I ate so many fruits and vegetables at every meal, you can teach me how to eat on $3 any day! I'm still trying to remember the recipes from the school to cook for my family! I left the school becuase I didn't enjoy fundraising at all, though some of the other participants really like it. You're speaking directly to people, and people on the street really respond. I would like to point out something that I noticed in some of the articles on this site. They are written by people who have gone throught he program. I think it's strange that these people complained about the program from the begining, yet still completed it. Obviousley, if you are working in a position that you are not happy in for a year, then your time spent will seem horrible to you and seem like a waste. That will happen with any job. Personally, I did not witness any brainwashing, nor believe it exists at the campus. When I told everyone that I was leaving, they were of course disappointed, but were very, very, kind. Nobody tried to 'brainwash' me into staying. I had some great times in California. Your free time is your own, and frequently a group of us would go on an amazing hike to a lake or waterfall and spend the afternnon outside. I hope that anyone interested in joining and has looked at this site will also go to an info weekend at one of the schools - this is not a committment to join! Whatever you do, you will get both sides of the story. If you have any questions, I will try to answer them. Thanks for this opportunity to tell people about my time in California. Amy.


 
 

Question...

Why do you call the Page Tvind alert? If it is obviously that Tvind is just an organisation of the TG. The Schools have properly not much to do with the TG. I would say that you rename the Page to www.TGALERT.org.uk and after wards do a little more for the Site... i mean.. just the look of it makes me almost Puke...

Bye then. (Anonymous)


 
 

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Reply from Frsig

In respond to the contribution bellow this:

First of all: The questions raised by me, has been raised by several others including many former members of TG.

Second: Ofcouse the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization. (I use the term "tvind" to cover all TG's activities, and because it was in this city that the organisation started out.)

And for the record: I'am happy that you try to go into and open dialog, but do not not find your argumentation creditable. Explanation follows:

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) It is not impossible to answer this question. What is interesting in your attempt to answer the question is that you indirectly admit, that the world of TG can be quiete confussing, since everybody find it hard to keep track of what is going on: The travelling highschool is just one of many "tvind" coporations, with the poupose to recrutte vollenters to humana projects, like forexampel the TCE-projet. And the humana-projects that the volenters join after they have left the travelling highschools, is the projects that should be evalueated, but tvind will not allow it, and the "books" are not accesable for outsideres - like they are in 99 pct of non-profit organisations.

WHY IS THAT?

b) It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others., and it is important secure such foundations are not misused, since it can harm the work of other well aid organisations. If money from this foundations are used to start up what you call " PRIVATE INITIATIVES" you are undermining the work of other aid-organisations, and a serious crime to humanity has been comitted.

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

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REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

We encourage you to research each topic for yourself: check out all the links, especially the ones that seem contrary to your views; question the motivation of the writer and publisher; and form your own opinion about the information that is being presented. We suggest that you treat all other news/information outlets in the same way - the media have strong biases which directly affect the way in which news and information is presented to you - and very often that leads to disinformation.


 
 

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

The money for the surplus is being used to upgrade the windmill.

And if you compare the windmill with other windmills it's quite effecient, when the mill was built you could only put 900KW on to the net, that's why it doesn't produce as much as it could do, now with the new frequency converter, we can produce more (1500KW I think), what we need is a new transformer. Oh, I forgot to mention, the frequency converter has been paid by the fund to, 40000 USD.

I cannot tell that much about the forest projects, I've never been on the location, so I don't understand how you can know that it's so bad there... have you been there or do you entirely trust "Jyllandsposten" and "Ekstrabladet" ?

Try reading "Morten Knudsens", chairman for "Teknologisk Institut" evaluation of the forest project in Brazil, also on www.fonden.org I don't understand how the incapsulation of 80 000tonne of CO2 each year can be considered as something bad?

It's quite interesting to read Erik Werlauff's report that the police requested, the leading expert on funds and tax questions in Denmark

Question C is the most interesting one in this context, "Does it matter that the foundation is constructed with the intention to channel the money given to the foundation to the givers - with the tax benefits that's given" (roughly translated)

The answer to that is "No, if the money actually is being used in charitable purposes won't make the construction illegal even if the tax laws are being used maximally for the benefit of the contributors." (roughly translated)

I guess you are danish so you can read it on www.fonden.org

 

 


 
 

Reply from Frosig

To Jimmy You might be right that the windmill in Tvind is the one, that has produced the most energy of all wind mills, but it is only because it is one of the oldest, wich dosn't mean that it is the most effective. Compared to new winmills effectiveness, the investment in the old windmill at tvind is a very bad investment, if the main issue is protecting the enviroment.

Another important issue is that the income from the windmill doesn't go back to the foundation, but is used to finance profit orientated projects. In this perspective the money from the foundation was used to protect tvind investments (-energy production by windmills is a growing industri in Denmark).

Another example: Most of Tvinds forrest projekts er run like buisnesses and the workers treated very pour. This is quite odd considering that the projects has been financed by a humanitarian foundation.

frosig2001@yahoo


 
 

To Jimmy:

My complaints

(1) Before joining I was led to believe that fundraising could take many different forms but when I arrived the only choice was canvassing.

(2) We were told that the money that was being raised would go 100 percent to our project and then we found out that the school was taking 50 percent or some percentage. thye never actauly told us how mcuh.

(3) I asked for an explanation for how the school finances worked and was told that it was not my concern. When I continued to ask I was given an explanation that made no sense. I don't know if the person was ignorant or hiding things. When I asked for more details I was told that it was "secret" because "outsiders" were looking for ways to make trouble.

(4) The instruction that we were offered had nothing to do with what we planning to go do. It was also very disorgniized. when we asked for more help or time to study we were told that we couldn't becuase we had to meet the otehr priorities like fund-raising.

Is that enough?


 
 

Yes Froesig, I do think spending 150k USD for a new wing is to secure the enviroment. If not, a lot of oil has to be burned to produce the energy needed. Of course the windmill is a symbol, one that we would like to protect. But the money from the fund to this is money for enviromental protection, not to protect a symbol.

Wouldn't it be right to try to protect the windmill that's produced the most energy of all windmills, it's not the biggest anymore in matters of size, but it's still the one whos produced the most.

But it doesn't matter in this case, since by using the windmill secures the enviroment and therefore nothing bad has happened.

If you want more info about the windmill, talk to the responsible people, Allan and Britta, they can give you all the information you need, www.tvindkraft.dk

I start to get irritated with statements like "one of many exampels" give me more examples, I want fact, I don't want rumors, something that feels wrong, intuition or unconcrete irrelevant statements, give me fact. What else is so horrible about the fund (why are you changing the conversation after each and every answer I've given you?) give me facts please.

But maybe I'm to unqualified in the matter to listen to, the "sources" guy, how long time have I been here? Since it seems like 5 weeks for Maria is not long enough to answer the question if you can call home when you want.

Jimmy Selvin Sweden jimmy@dnsdk.dk

 

And to the person asking about the door person, ok, fair enough, what exactly is it you have to complaint about??

 

 

 


 
 

Maria....Looks like your comment got posted. I have to say that I've been following the message board for some time and have seen plenty of pro-Tvind posting so I doubt there is any editing going on.


 
 

Maria Rodrigues you have been with Tvind for how many weeks? According to my sources you have been with the school for only 5 weeks. Please teel me if I'am wrong.


 
 

I wonder if you post comments like mine? Comments that say "Here I am, working as part of the DRH Movement in Denmark and quite happy". Comments that say "I talk to my mother or anyone I want whenever I want on the phone, and I've gotten and sent plenty of mail, not to mention e-mail on the computer and internet connection that the school has provided me". No contact with the outside world? It's a joke, right?

Do you post comments that say "If someone wants to leave, they can leave, no questions asked and even the money we pay for room and board (much less, by the way, than what it would cost to live independantly in Denmark) is refunded as stated in our initial contracts".

Do you dare post comments from people actually living as a part of the organization who actually know what goes on here every day? We invite anyone to come visit any of our sites in Denmark personally and talk with us personally and see that we are not innocent victims of some "psycho cult" but active participants in program to educate ourselves about how we can do something nice for someone else in the world.

If you dare post this comment, then I dare all the readers to direct your questions about Tvind to me at africabound2002@mailcity.com or check out our website at www.drh-movement.org.

Thank you for posting this comment, if you do. Sincerely, Maria Rodrigues


 
 

To the door person, I tried talking with the people "in charge" and all I got was an explanation as to why I was wrong and how I was obstructing the cause.

 

 


 
 

Reply from frosig

Do you really consider using 150.000 US$ for a new wing to an old windmill, an act to scure the inviroment. The same money could have saved many lifes in other projects. I can only think of one reason why they used the money to this purpose - they wanted to protect their image, and the windmill is an important part of it - it has big symbolic value to the organisation.

The financing of the new wing is just one of many exampels of misuse of the foundations money, that are being investigated by the police, because the investment can not be justified by the foundations regulation. It is misuse of a humanitarian foundation, that could harm other humanitarian foundations, and thereby the lifes of inocent people.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

Do you still consider it an act to


 
 

Proof please. I would like to see proof. Why should anyone here believe any of this?


 
 

I do not know if the Humanitarian fund spent money on a new wing to the winddmill at Tvind. That can be read about at www.fonden.org

If that would be the case i think that it is good that a Humanitarian fond for environment support alternative and healthy energy production.

 


 
 

To Jimmy Why did TG spend money from a huminitarian foundation to pay for a new wing to the windmill ind tvind? Please explain that?

Reply from frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

A lot of babbling here today?


 
 

Use the door?

 

If you feel yourself unhappy in the situation you are in, do something about it, either you try to solve it, talk with the responsble ones, explain what you think is wrong etc..

Or if you preffer not solving things, walk out of the door.

Very simple

I guess that werever you are, they must have an entrance door that you can use....

 


 
 

PLEASE HELP ME!

I think I am being brainwashed and I don't know how to get out from here!


 
 

Froesig: "It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others.,"

Yes, that's true, therefore we don't do whatever with the money in the fond. Each person in the TG gives 15% (taxfree) of their salary to the fond, these money are being spent for enviromental, humanitarian and scientific projects.

The rest of the money (after tax) are put together into a common pot, and what we do with those money are non of your business, but I can mention that among many things the windmill, the first TCE area, buildings and personal things.

This is money that are our private money, the fond is a different matter. and we've done with those money you can read on www.fonden.org

 

"Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes."

so you are saying that our projects are bad?? how come that Botswana has taken TCE as their national HIV/AIDS fighting programme, many more Southern African countries are considering it. In Mocambique the DNS education aint just a teacher training education, it's THE Teacher training education.

All sanitarian help we've done to minimize the spread of diseases, they don't help preventing deaths? nutrition programmes, they are starving the people?

And to once more trying to clarify the question of outside examinors for the books...

The Danish government has twice done an extended validation of our book keeping, for a cost of 1.5million crowns each time, they didn't find anything wrong. We are hiring top class "revisors" with good reputations so that people know that they are doing a good job, the law requires us to have the books validated by outside examinors, the revisors are doing that. Fonden has been under investigation for several years, and still nothing has been found to put the finger on.

And another thing, as you probably realize, if you look with a critique eye into each and every single company, organisation or any kind of employee, you can always find something to whine about, this is no exception with Tvind, but in my opinion, considering the amount of investigations that's been made, very very very few mistakes has been found, None illegal anyway, correct me if I'm wrong.....

And Tvind is just a name, as have been explained before LG has started up several different organisations, schools, companies etc... Some are non profit, some are organisations, some are schools, some are developing organisations, some are strictly companies and some are probably something else. Different rules apply for every different type.

And a question, can you please specify transparency?? Do you mean like writing a letter to Jyllandsposten each day telling exactly what we've donne, what we're going to do, how much money we've spent, how much money we've earned, how much toiletpaper that's been used in the basement toilet in Bustrup??? Specify please.... Have you tried going to one of the so called Tvind schools and ask your questions there?? Maybe you will get an answer or maybe they have work to do so they don't have time to answer your questions, go there and see for yourself. Your welcome to DNS to have a look if you want.

Jimmy

PS Maybe you should ask UN why they spend 1million GB Pound on counting charity organisations.... DS


 
 

Hello all, I just want to say hello to James, if he ever turns up again at that page. How is it going for you, here is the "stupid german teacher", who would still work as a toolmaker, if he would not be employed by DRH Tvind. If anyone wants to test me, here I am. I think, I am quite smart. Why is it, James, that you cannot write your full name in the articles, are you afraid we are comming after you? Don't worry, we are busy helpin people, we don't have time for a hunt.

Marcus Kozok DRH Tvind :)


 
 

So where do you think that he money goes? Off course they always answer the same, that is where the money goes! What do you want them to tell you but the truth?

I have been working in Norway i know their economy very well. Yes, the participants spend 6 weeks (planned) to fundraising for UFF norway, UFF Finland and UFF Sweden. The money is their property after they are raised.

This is different from for example IICD where participants raise money for the expenses connected to run an institute of that kind. Food need to be bought, airtickets paid, insurances, cars, houserent, salaries, information work etc. That is the way IICD makes their economy run. If you dont receive the money from a donor, an organization, a government you better raise the money yourself if you want it to be.

I think that you should try to study some more economics and maybe you will figure out how much it cost to run an institute of that kind. If you are interested in finding out what UFF does with the money you have had plenty of opportunities to do so. For example during your work weekend in Oslo that usually is happening for every team within the first month.

You can not just "shoot away" saying that "the moneys goes to Tvind! If you are dissatisfied with the program is one thing. That is not the same as the "money is paid under the table to Tvind". That is completely irrational.

What do you think that the Norwegain State authorized auditor is doing every year when he check through the books for the intstitute in Norway? Sleeping through it so that "Norway can channel money to some Tvind empire with a guru". Wake up. Learn how to count.

 


 
 

Hi to all. I've been in the norwegian school in hornsjo some years ago. the way tvind is earning the money is clear. students pay for all expenses that the so called "probably best school in the world" (the headmaster) has. then, a lot of their time the students spend by selling post cards. the money they earn goes go tvind. there is no real teaching on this mountain there. most of the day students teaching theirselves. you learn nothing what you really need in africa to help. if you ask where the money goes to, you always here the same: to humana people to people. but where does it go then. well ... back to tvind. that's what I found out after leaving that place there. I made researches in different places such as banks, universities and so on.


 
 

Please be more specific!


 
 

We are living in a diverse world. Some do not like that. We are living in a world where you "should" conform. Some do not like to conform. We are living in a world where you are learning the "truth" as something we should not understand or question. As least not if you have the "wrong opinion".

This website does not contain much of truth but the owners of the site acts like they are the truth.

 


 
 

I meant disfunctional not in the sense of not being able to accomplish anything or the intentions of the volunteers but because the whole system is placing people in impossible situations with little or no support and then blaming the individual when things don't go according to plan.


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

 


 
 

Hello Herman.

You are welcome to the info weekend at CCTG. Bring a lot of questions!!!

Greetings

CCTG


 
 

I am from CCTG and do certainly not agree that we are "disfuncional". All here are very well intended. That is true.


 
 

Amy, Glad you wrote. I agree that Tvind/TG is not "brain-washing" people although pressure to conform can be enormous. I've always thought the saddest thing about Tvind/TG is that you have so many well-intentioned people within an organization that is so disfunctional.

Herman: Good luck with the info weekend. See for yourself and remember the people at CCTG have opinions and agendas just like everyone who posts here. Just remember that the info weekend is CCTG at its best and that the reality of Humana in Africa is something entirely different as well.


 
 

Dear Amy. Thankyou for giving me some hope of starting in a team. I have decide to go for an info weekend and see for my self. This way will it be me and not other people who makes up my mind. Love Herman.


 
 

Hi Matt, I should have been more clear. I was volunteering 4 months before my training would have started and I was fundraising for my program fee. I certainly didn't have as much invested in the program as you did. If I had, I honestly couldn't say what I would have done ( although the fundraising probably would have done me in anyway). So, I also didn't start my training program. I did however see the other participants in their training period. Personally, having gone through an international development program at university, I don't think I would have had any problems with the courses besides feeling like I had done activities like them before(another reason for leaving). If I had stayed I would have used the six months as an opportunity to teach what I had learned in shcool, and gain experience in that sort of leadership role. However I did decide to leave, which obviousely means that I wasn't enjoying 100% of the program. I want to write on this site because some of the people in Etna were rather weary of the campus and I think accusations such as brainwashing and having to wash the headmasters' underwear (comment heard while there) is ridiculous and childish, and will definietly sway people from finding out more. I have not visited the other schools, but can safely say that these above did not take place in California. I totally agree with increased transparency of non-profits and do encourage people to research orgs that they are interested in fully. Amy.


 
 

Hi Amy,

Thanks for writing. First a response and then some questions. Two reasons I stayed with the program were (1) I had paid a significant chunk of money that I couldn't get back and (2) I was constantly pursing the hope that things would get better after the fund-raising period or after the building weekend or after we left the US or after we got back to the US. It keeps hope alive.

Quick questions. 1) Didn't you mind losing your program fee after you left? 2) What did you think about the training you were receiving to join the TCE program?

Matt


 
 

Hello, I am a past volunteer at Campus California, and I would like to share with you what I was doing. I arrived in California a few months before my 6 month prep-period to fundraise my program fee. I arrived excited and ready to work on the building. I had a blast! Tomas and Ruth are so nice and easy to get along with, they made moving to a new town really enjoyable. I began work on the building quite soon after I arrived and learned so much!! I was drywalling, laying down ceramic tile and putting in insulation. I hadn't done anything like that before. It was hard work, but that's what construction is! Living closely with people was also an experience and one that I cherish. Now that I am home I really miss having people around to interact with most of the time. I took my share of the responsibility for cooking and cleaning and that was perfectly fine. I learned to cook for1 2 people at once and made some amazing meals! I have never eaten so well in my life! A note on this site complained about the $3 per day, but I ate so many fruits and vegetables at every meal, you can teach me how to eat on $3 any day! I'm still trying to remember the recipes from the school to cook for my family! I left the school becuase I didn't enjoy fundraising at all, though some of the other participants really like it. You're speaking directly to people, and people on the street really respond. I would like to point out something that I noticed in some of the articles on this site. They are written by people who have gone throught he program. I think it's strange that these people complained about the program from the begining, yet still completed it. Obviousley, if you are working in a position that you are not happy in for a year, then your time spent will seem horrible to you and seem like a waste. That will happen with any job. Personally, I did not witness any brainwashing, nor believe it exists at the campus. When I told everyone that I was leaving, they were of course disappointed, but were very, very, kind. Nobody tried to 'brainwash' me into staying. I had some great times in California. Your free time is your own, and frequently a group of us would go on an amazing hike to a lake or waterfall and spend the afternnon outside. I hope that anyone interested in joining and has looked at this site will also go to an info weekend at one of the schools - this is not a committment to join! Whatever you do, you will get both sides of the story. If you have any questions, I will try to answer them. Thanks for this opportunity to tell people about my time in California. Amy.


 
 

Question...

Why do you call the Page Tvind alert? If it is obviously that Tvind is just an organisation of the TG. The Schools have properly not much to do with the TG. I would say that you rename the Page to www.TGALERT.org.uk and after wards do a little more for the Site... i mean.. just the look of it makes me almost Puke...

Bye then. (Anonymous)


 
 

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Reply from Frsig

In respond to the contribution bellow this:

First of all: The questions raised by me, has been raised by several others including many former members of TG.

Second: Ofcouse the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization. (I use the term "tvind" to cover all TG's activities, and because it was in this city that the organisation started out.)

And for the record: I'am happy that you try to go into and open dialog, but do not not find your argumentation creditable. Explanation follows:

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) It is not impossible to answer this question. What is interesting in your attempt to answer the question is that you indirectly admit, that the world of TG can be quiete confussing, since everybody find it hard to keep track of what is going on: The travelling highschool is just one of many "tvind" coporations, with the poupose to recrutte vollenters to humana projects, like forexampel the TCE-projet. And the humana-projects that the volenters join after they have left the travelling highschools, is the projects that should be evalueated, but tvind will not allow it, and the "books" are not accesable for outsideres - like they are in 99 pct of non-profit organisations.

WHY IS THAT?

b) It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others., and it is important secure such foundations are not misused, since it can harm the work of other well aid organisations. If money from this foundations are used to start up what you call " PRIVATE INITIATIVES" you are undermining the work of other aid-organisations, and a serious crime to humanity has been comitted.

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

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REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

We encourage you to research each topic for yourself: check out all the links, especially the ones that seem contrary to your views; question the motivation of the writer and publisher; and form your own opinion about the information that is being presented. We suggest that you treat all other news/information outlets in the same way - the media have strong biases which directly affect the way in which news and information is presented to you - and very often that leads to disinformation.


 
 

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

And if you compare the windmill with other windmills it's quite effecient, when the mill was built you could only put 900KW on to the net, that's why it doesn't produce as much as it could do, now with the new frequency converter, we can produce more (1500KW I think), what we need is a new transformer. Oh, I forgot to mention, the frequency converter has been paid by the fund to, 40000 USD.

I cannot tell that much about the forest projects, I've never been on the location, so I don't understand how you can know that it's so bad there... have you been there or do you entirely trust "Jyllandsposten" and "Ekstrabladet" ?

Try reading "Morten Knudsens", chairman for "Teknologisk Institut" evaluation of the forest project in Brazil, also on www.fonden.org I don't understand how the incapsulation of 80 000tonne of CO2 each year can be considered as something bad?

It's quite interesting to read Erik Werlauff's report that the police requested, the leading expert on funds and tax questions in Denmark

Question C is the most interesting one in this context, "Does it matter that the foundation is constructed with the intention to channel the money given to the foundation to the givers - with the tax benefits that's given" (roughly translated)

The answer to that is "No, if the money actually is being used in charitable purposes won't make the construction illegal even if the tax laws are being used maximally for the benefit of the contributors." (roughly translated)

I guess you are danish so you can read it on www.fonden.org

 

 


 
 

Reply from Frosig

To Jimmy You might be right that the windmill in Tvind is the one, that has produced the most energy of all wind mills, but it is only because it is one of the oldest, wich dosn't mean that it is the most effective. Compared to new winmills effectiveness, the investment in the old windmill at tvind is a very bad investment, if the main issue is protecting the enviroment.

Another important issue is that the income from the windmill doesn't go back to the foundation, but is used to finance profit orientated projects. In this perspective the money from the foundation was used to protect tvind investments (-energy production by windmills is a growing industri in Denmark).

Another example: Most of Tvinds forrest projekts er run like buisnesses and the workers treated very pour. This is quite odd considering that the projects has been financed by a humanitarian foundation.

frosig2001@yahoo


 
 

To Jimmy:

My complaints

(1) Before joining I was led to believe that fundraising could take many different forms but when I arrived the only choice was canvassing.

(2) We were told that the money that was being raised would go 100 percent to our project and then we found out that the school was taking 50 percent or some percentage. thye never actauly told us how mcuh.

(3) I asked for an explanation for how the school finances worked and was told that it was not my concern. When I continued to ask I was given an explanation that made no sense. I don't know if the person was ignorant or hiding things. When I asked for more details I was told that it was "secret" because "outsiders" were looking for ways to make trouble.

(4) The instruction that we were offered had nothing to do with what we planning to go do. It was also very disorgniized. when we asked for more help or time to study we were told that we couldn't becuase we had to meet the otehr priorities like fund-raising.

Is that enough?


 
 

Yes Froesig, I do think spending 150k USD for a new wing is to secure the enviroment. If not, a lot of oil has to be burned to produce the energy needed. Of course the windmill is a symbol, one that we would like to protect. But the money from the fund to this is money for enviromental protection, not to protect a symbol.

Wouldn't it be right to try to protect the windmill that's produced the most energy of all windmills, it's not the biggest anymore in matters of size, but it's still the one whos produced the most.

But it doesn't matter in this case, since by using the windmill secures the enviroment and therefore nothing bad has happened.

If you want more info about the windmill, talk to the responsible people, Allan and Britta, they can give you all the information you need, www.tvindkraft.dk

I start to get irritated with statements like "one of many exampels" give me more examples, I want fact, I don't want rumors, something that feels wrong, intuition or unconcrete irrelevant statements, give me fact. What else is so horrible about the fund (why are you changing the conversation after each and every answer I've given you?) give me facts please.

But maybe I'm to unqualified in the matter to listen to, the "sources" guy, how long time have I been here? Since it seems like 5 weeks for Maria is not long enough to answer the question if you can call home when you want.

Jimmy Selvin Sweden jimmy@dnsdk.dk

 

And to the person asking about the door person, ok, fair enough, what exactly is it you have to complaint about??

 

 

 


 
 

Maria....Looks like your comment got posted. I have to say that I've been following the message board for some time and have seen plenty of pro-Tvind posting so I doubt there is any editing going on.


 
 

Maria Rodrigues you have been with Tvind for how many weeks? According to my sources you have been with the school for only 5 weeks. Please teel me if I'am wrong.


 
 

I wonder if you post comments like mine? Comments that say "Here I am, working as part of the DRH Movement in Denmark and quite happy". Comments that say "I talk to my mother or anyone I want whenever I want on the phone, and I've gotten and sent plenty of mail, not to mention e-mail on the computer and internet connection that the school has provided me". No contact with the outside world? It's a joke, right?

Do you post comments that say "If someone wants to leave, they can leave, no questions asked and even the money we pay for room and board (much less, by the way, than what it would cost to live independantly in Denmark) is refunded as stated in our initial contracts".

Do you dare post comments from people actually living as a part of the organization who actually know what goes on here every day? We invite anyone to come visit any of our sites in Denmark personally and talk with us personally and see that we are not innocent victims of some "psycho cult" but active participants in program to educate ourselves about how we can do something nice for someone else in the world.

If you dare post this comment, then I dare all the readers to direct your questions about Tvind to me at africabound2002@mailcity.com or check out our website at www.drh-movement.org.

Thank you for posting this comment, if you do. Sincerely, Maria Rodrigues


 
 

To the door person, I tried talking with the people "in charge" and all I got was an explanation as to why I was wrong and how I was obstructing the cause.

 

 


 
 

Reply from frosig

Do you really consider using 150.000 US$ for a new wing to an old windmill, an act to scure the inviroment. The same money could have saved many lifes in other projects. I can only think of one reason why they used the money to this purpose - they wanted to protect their image, and the windmill is an important part of it - it has big symbolic value to the organisation.

The financing of the new wing is just one of many exampels of misuse of the foundations money, that are being investigated by the police, because the investment can not be justified by the foundations regulation. It is misuse of a humanitarian foundation, that could harm other humanitarian foundations, and thereby the lifes of inocent people.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

Do you still consider it an act to


 
 

Proof please. I would like to see proof. Why should anyone here believe any of this?


 
 

I do not know if the Humanitarian fund spent money on a new wing to the winddmill at Tvind. That can be read about at www.fonden.org

If that would be the case i think that it is good that a Humanitarian fond for environment support alternative and healthy energy production.

 


 
 

To Jimmy Why did TG spend money from a huminitarian foundation to pay for a new wing to the windmill ind tvind? Please explain that?

Reply from frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

A lot of babbling here today?


 
 

Use the door?

 

If you feel yourself unhappy in the situation you are in, do something about it, either you try to solve it, talk with the responsble ones, explain what you think is wrong etc..

Or if you preffer not solving things, walk out of the door.

Very simple

I guess that werever you are, they must have an entrance door that you can use....

 


 
 

PLEASE HELP ME!

I think I am being brainwashed and I don't know how to get out from here!


 
 

Froesig: "It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others.,"

Yes, that's true, therefore we don't do whatever with the money in the fond. Each person in the TG gives 15% (taxfree) of their salary to the fond, these money are being spent for enviromental, humanitarian and scientific projects.

The rest of the money (after tax) are put together into a common pot, and what we do with those money are non of your business, but I can mention that among many things the windmill, the first TCE area, buildings and personal things.

This is money that are our private money, the fond is a different matter. and we've done with those money you can read on www.fonden.org

 

"Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes."

so you are saying that our projects are bad?? how come that Botswana has taken TCE as their national HIV/AIDS fighting programme, many more Southern African countries are considering it. In Mocambique the DNS education aint just a teacher training education, it's THE Teacher training education.

All sanitarian help we've done to minimize the spread of diseases, they don't help preventing deaths? nutrition programmes, they are starving the people?

And to once more trying to clarify the question of outside examinors for the books...

The Danish government has twice done an extended validation of our book keeping, for a cost of 1.5million crowns each time, they didn't find anything wrong. We are hiring top class "revisors" with good reputations so that people know that they are doing a good job, the law requires us to have the books validated by outside examinors, the revisors are doing that. Fonden has been under investigation for several years, and still nothing has been found to put the finger on.

And another thing, as you probably realize, if you look with a critique eye into each and every single company, organisation or any kind of employee, you can always find something to whine about, this is no exception with Tvind, but in my opinion, considering the amount of investigations that's been made, very very very few mistakes has been found, None illegal anyway, correct me if I'm wrong.....

And Tvind is just a name, as have been explained before LG has started up several different organisations, schools, companies etc... Some are non profit, some are organisations, some are schools, some are developing organisations, some are strictly companies and some are probably something else. Different rules apply for every different type.

And a question, can you please specify transparency?? Do you mean like writing a letter to Jyllandsposten each day telling exactly what we've donne, what we're going to do, how much money we've spent, how much money we've earned, how much toiletpaper that's been used in the basement toilet in Bustrup??? Specify please.... Have you tried going to one of the so called Tvind schools and ask your questions there?? Maybe you will get an answer or maybe they have work to do so they don't have time to answer your questions, go there and see for yourself. Your welcome to DNS to have a look if you want.

Jimmy

PS Maybe you should ask UN why they spend 1million GB Pound on counting charity organisations.... DS


 
 

Hello all, I just want to say hello to James, if he ever turns up again at that page. How is it going for you, here is the "stupid german teacher", who would still work as a toolmaker, if he would not be employed by DRH Tvind. If anyone wants to test me, here I am. I think, I am quite smart. Why is it, James, that you cannot write your full name in the articles, are you afraid we are comming after you? Don't worry, we are busy helpin people, we don't have time for a hunt.

Marcus Kozok DRH Tvind :)


 
 

So where do you think that he money goes? Off course they always answer the same, that is where the money goes! What do you want them to tell you but the truth?

I have been working in Norway i know their economy very well. Yes, the participants spend 6 weeks (planned) to fundraising for UFF norway, UFF Finland and UFF Sweden. The money is their property after they are raised.

This is different from for example IICD where participants raise money for the expenses connected to run an institute of that kind. Food need to be bought, airtickets paid, insurances, cars, houserent, salaries, information work etc. That is the way IICD makes their economy run. If you dont receive the money from a donor, an organization, a government you better raise the money yourself if you want it to be.

I think that you should try to study some more economics and maybe you will figure out how much it cost to run an institute of that kind. If you are interested in finding out what UFF does with the money you have had plenty of opportunities to do so. For example during your work weekend in Oslo that usually is happening for every team within the first month.

You can not just "shoot away" saying that "the moneys goes to Tvind! If you are dissatisfied with the program is one thing. That is not the same as the "money is paid under the table to Tvind". That is completely irrational.

What do you think that the Norwegain State authorized auditor is doing every year when he check through the books for the intstitute in Norway? Sleeping through it so that "Norway can channel money to some Tvind empire with a guru". Wake up. Learn how to count.

 


 
 

Hi to all. I've been in the norwegian school in hornsjo some years ago. the way tvind is earning the money is clear. students pay for all expenses that the so called "probably best school in the world" (the headmaster) has. then, a lot of their time the students spend by selling post cards. the money they earn goes go tvind. there is no real teaching on this mountain there. most of the day students teaching theirselves. you learn nothing what you really need in africa to help. if you ask where the money goes to, you always here the same: to humana people to people. but where does it go then. well ... back to tvind. that's what I found out after leaving that place there. I made researches in different places such as banks, universities and so on.


 
 

Please be more specific!


 
 

We are living in a diverse world. Some do not like that. We are living in a world where you "should" conform. Some do not like to conform. We are living in a world where you are learning the "truth" as something we should not understand or question. As least not if you have the "wrong opinion".

This website does not contain much of truth but the owners of the site acts like they are the truth.

 


 
 

I meant disfunctional not in the sense of not being able to accomplish anything or the intentions of the volunteers but because the whole system is placing people in impossible situations with little or no support and then blaming the individual when things don't go according to plan.


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

 


 
 

Hello Herman.

You are welcome to the info weekend at CCTG. Bring a lot of questions!!!

Greetings

CCTG


 
 

I am from CCTG and do certainly not agree that we are "disfuncional". All here are very well intended. That is true.


 
 

Amy, Glad you wrote. I agree that Tvind/TG is not "brain-washing" people although pressure to conform can be enormous. I've always thought the saddest thing about Tvind/TG is that you have so many well-intentioned people within an organization that is so disfunctional.

Herman: Good luck with the info weekend. See for yourself and remember the people at CCTG have opinions and agendas just like everyone who posts here. Just remember that the info weekend is CCTG at its best and that the reality of Humana in Africa is something entirely different as well.


 
 

Dear Amy. Thankyou for giving me some hope of starting in a team. I have decide to go for an info weekend and see for my self. This way will it be me and not other people who makes up my mind. Love Herman.


 
 

Hi Matt, I should have been more clear. I was volunteering 4 months before my training would have started and I was fundraising for my program fee. I certainly didn't have as much invested in the program as you did. If I had, I honestly couldn't say what I would have done ( although the fundraising probably would have done me in anyway). So, I also didn't start my training program. I did however see the other participants in their training period. Personally, having gone through an international development program at university, I don't think I would have had any problems with the courses besides feeling like I had done activities like them before(another reason for leaving). If I had stayed I would have used the six months as an opportunity to teach what I had learned in shcool, and gain experience in that sort of leadership role. However I did decide to leave, which obviousely means that I wasn't enjoying 100% of the program. I want to write on this site because some of the people in Etna were rather weary of the campus and I think accusations such as brainwashing and having to wash the headmasters' underwear (comment heard while there) is ridiculous and childish, and will definietly sway people from finding out more. I have not visited the other schools, but can safely say that these above did not take place in California. I totally agree with increased transparency of non-profits and do encourage people to research orgs that they are interested in fully. Amy.


 
 

Hi Amy,

Thanks for writing. First a response and then some questions. Two reasons I stayed with the program were (1) I had paid a significant chunk of money that I couldn't get back and (2) I was constantly pursing the hope that things would get better after the fund-raising period or after the building weekend or after we left the US or after we got back to the US. It keeps hope alive.

Quick questions. 1) Didn't you mind losing your program fee after you left? 2) What did you think about the training you were receiving to join the TCE program?

Matt


 
 

Hello, I am a past volunteer at Campus California, and I would like to share with you what I was doing. I arrived in California a few months before my 6 month prep-period to fundraise my program fee. I arrived excited and ready to work on the building. I had a blast! Tomas and Ruth are so nice and easy to get along with, they made moving to a new town really enjoyable. I began work on the building quite soon after I arrived and learned so much!! I was drywalling, laying down ceramic tile and putting in insulation. I hadn't done anything like that before. It was hard work, but that's what construction is! Living closely with people was also an experience and one that I cherish. Now that I am home I really miss having people around to interact with most of the time. I took my share of the responsibility for cooking and cleaning and that was perfectly fine. I learned to cook for1 2 people at once and made some amazing meals! I have never eaten so well in my life! A note on this site complained about the $3 per day, but I ate so many fruits and vegetables at every meal, you can teach me how to eat on $3 any day! I'm still trying to remember the recipes from the school to cook for my family! I left the school becuase I didn't enjoy fundraising at all, though some of the other participants really like it. You're speaking directly to people, and people on the street really respond. I would like to point out something that I noticed in some of the articles on this site. They are written by people who have gone throught he program. I think it's strange that these people complained about the program from the begining, yet still completed it. Obviousley, if you are working in a position that you are not happy in for a year, then your time spent will seem horrible to you and seem like a waste. That will happen with any job. Personally, I did not witness any brainwashing, nor believe it exists at the campus. When I told everyone that I was leaving, they were of course disappointed, but were very, very, kind. Nobody tried to 'brainwash' me into staying. I had some great times in California. Your free time is your own, and frequently a group of us would go on an amazing hike to a lake or waterfall and spend the afternnon outside. I hope that anyone interested in joining and has looked at this site will also go to an info weekend at one of the schools - this is not a committment to join! Whatever you do, you will get both sides of the story. If you have any questions, I will try to answer them. Thanks for this opportunity to tell people about my time in California. Amy.


 
 

Question...

Why do you call the Page Tvind alert? If it is obviously that Tvind is just an organisation of the TG. The Schools have properly not much to do with the TG. I would say that you rename the Page to www.TGALERT.org.uk and after wards do a little more for the Site... i mean.. just the look of it makes me almost Puke...

Bye then. (Anonymous)


 
 

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Reply from Frsig

In respond to the contribution bellow this:

First of all: The questions raised by me, has been raised by several others including many former members of TG.

Second: Ofcouse the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization. (I use the term "tvind" to cover all TG's activities, and because it was in this city that the organisation started out.)

And for the record: I'am happy that you try to go into and open dialog, but do not not find your argumentation creditable. Explanation follows:

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) It is not impossible to answer this question. What is interesting in your attempt to answer the question is that you indirectly admit, that the world of TG can be quiete confussing, since everybody find it hard to keep track of what is going on: The travelling highschool is just one of many "tvind" coporations, with the poupose to recrutte vollenters to humana projects, like forexampel the TCE-projet. And the humana-projects that the volenters join after they have left the travelling highschools, is the projects that should be evalueated, but tvind will not allow it, and the "books" are not accesable for outsideres - like they are in 99 pct of non-profit organisations.

WHY IS THAT?

b) It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others., and it is important secure such foundations are not misused, since it can harm the work of other well aid organisations. If money from this foundations are used to start up what you call " PRIVATE INITIATIVES" you are undermining the work of other aid-organisations, and a serious crime to humanity has been comitted.

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

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REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

I cannot tell that much about the forest projects, I've never been on the location, so I don't understand how you can know that it's so bad there... have you been there or do you entirely trust "Jyllandsposten" and "Ekstrabladet" ?

Try reading "Morten Knudsens", chairman for "Teknologisk Institut" evaluation of the forest project in Brazil, also on www.fonden.org I don't understand how the incapsulation of 80 000tonne of CO2 each year can be considered as something bad?

It's quite interesting to read Erik Werlauff's report that the police requested, the leading expert on funds and tax questions in Denmark

Question C is the most interesting one in this context, "Does it matter that the foundation is constructed with the intention to channel the money given to the foundation to the givers - with the tax benefits that's given" (roughly translated)

The answer to that is "No, if the money actually is being used in charitable purposes won't make the construction illegal even if the tax laws are being used maximally for the benefit of the contributors." (roughly translated)

I guess you are danish so you can read it on www.fonden.org

 

 


 
 

Reply from Frosig

To Jimmy You might be right that the windmill in Tvind is the one, that has produced the most energy of all wind mills, but it is only because it is one of the oldest, wich dosn't mean that it is the most effective. Compared to new winmills effectiveness, the investment in the old windmill at tvind is a very bad investment, if the main issue is protecting the enviroment.

Another important issue is that the income from the windmill doesn't go back to the foundation, but is used to finance profit orientated projects. In this perspective the money from the foundation was used to protect tvind investments (-energy production by windmills is a growing industri in Denmark).

Another example: Most of Tvinds forrest projekts er run like buisnesses and the workers treated very pour. This is quite odd considering that the projects has been financed by a humanitarian foundation.

frosig2001@yahoo


 
 

To Jimmy:

My complaints

(1) Before joining I was led to believe that fundraising could take many different forms but when I arrived the only choice was canvassing.

(2) We were told that the money that was being raised would go 100 percent to our project and then we found out that the school was taking 50 percent or some percentage. thye never actauly told us how mcuh.

(3) I asked for an explanation for how the school finances worked and was told that it was not my concern. When I continued to ask I was given an explanation that made no sense. I don't know if the person was ignorant or hiding things. When I asked for more details I was told that it was "secret" because "outsiders" were looking for ways to make trouble.

(4) The instruction that we were offered had nothing to do with what we planning to go do. It was also very disorgniized. when we asked for more help or time to study we were told that we couldn't becuase we had to meet the otehr priorities like fund-raising.

Is that enough?


 
 

Yes Froesig, I do think spending 150k USD for a new wing is to secure the enviroment. If not, a lot of oil has to be burned to produce the energy needed. Of course the windmill is a symbol, one that we would like to protect. But the money from the fund to this is money for enviromental protection, not to protect a symbol.

Wouldn't it be right to try to protect the windmill that's produced the most energy of all windmills, it's not the biggest anymore in matters of size, but it's still the one whos produced the most.

But it doesn't matter in this case, since by using the windmill secures the enviroment and therefore nothing bad has happened.

If you want more info about the windmill, talk to the responsible people, Allan and Britta, they can give you all the information you need, www.tvindkraft.dk

I start to get irritated with statements like "one of many exampels" give me more examples, I want fact, I don't want rumors, something that feels wrong, intuition or unconcrete irrelevant statements, give me fact. What else is so horrible about the fund (why are you changing the conversation after each and every answer I've given you?) give me facts please.

But maybe I'm to unqualified in the matter to listen to, the "sources" guy, how long time have I been here? Since it seems like 5 weeks for Maria is not long enough to answer the question if you can call home when you want.

Jimmy Selvin Sweden jimmy@dnsdk.dk

 

And to the person asking about the door person, ok, fair enough, what exactly is it you have to complaint about??

 

 

 


 
 

Maria....Looks like your comment got posted. I have to say that I've been following the message board for some time and have seen plenty of pro-Tvind posting so I doubt there is any editing going on.


 
 

Maria Rodrigues you have been with Tvind for how many weeks? According to my sources you have been with the school for only 5 weeks. Please teel me if I'am wrong.


 
 

I wonder if you post comments like mine? Comments that say "Here I am, working as part of the DRH Movement in Denmark and quite happy". Comments that say "I talk to my mother or anyone I want whenever I want on the phone, and I've gotten and sent plenty of mail, not to mention e-mail on the computer and internet connection that the school has provided me". No contact with the outside world? It's a joke, right?

Do you post comments that say "If someone wants to leave, they can leave, no questions asked and even the money we pay for room and board (much less, by the way, than what it would cost to live independantly in Denmark) is refunded as stated in our initial contracts".

Do you dare post comments from people actually living as a part of the organization who actually know what goes on here every day? We invite anyone to come visit any of our sites in Denmark personally and talk with us personally and see that we are not innocent victims of some "psycho cult" but active participants in program to educate ourselves about how we can do something nice for someone else in the world.

If you dare post this comment, then I dare all the readers to direct your questions about Tvind to me at africabound2002@mailcity.com or check out our website at www.drh-movement.org.

Thank you for posting this comment, if you do. Sincerely, Maria Rodrigues


 
 

To the door person, I tried talking with the people "in charge" and all I got was an explanation as to why I was wrong and how I was obstructing the cause.

 

 


 
 

Reply from frosig

Do you really consider using 150.000 US$ for a new wing to an old windmill, an act to scure the inviroment. The same money could have saved many lifes in other projects. I can only think of one reason why they used the money to this purpose - they wanted to protect their image, and the windmill is an important part of it - it has big symbolic value to the organisation.

The financing of the new wing is just one of many exampels of misuse of the foundations money, that are being investigated by the police, because the investment can not be justified by the foundations regulation. It is misuse of a humanitarian foundation, that could harm other humanitarian foundations, and thereby the lifes of inocent people.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

Do you still consider it an act to


 
 

Proof please. I would like to see proof. Why should anyone here believe any of this?


 
 

I do not know if the Humanitarian fund spent money on a new wing to the winddmill at Tvind. That can be read about at www.fonden.org

If that would be the case i think that it is good that a Humanitarian fond for environment support alternative and healthy energy production.

 


 
 

To Jimmy Why did TG spend money from a huminitarian foundation to pay for a new wing to the windmill ind tvind? Please explain that?

Reply from frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

A lot of babbling here today?


 
 

Use the door?

 

If you feel yourself unhappy in the situation you are in, do something about it, either you try to solve it, talk with the responsble ones, explain what you think is wrong etc..

Or if you preffer not solving things, walk out of the door.

Very simple

I guess that werever you are, they must have an entrance door that you can use....

 


 
 

PLEASE HELP ME!

I think I am being brainwashed and I don't know how to get out from here!


 
 

Froesig: "It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others.,"

Yes, that's true, therefore we don't do whatever with the money in the fond. Each person in the TG gives 15% (taxfree) of their salary to the fond, these money are being spent for enviromental, humanitarian and scientific projects.

The rest of the money (after tax) are put together into a common pot, and what we do with those money are non of your business, but I can mention that among many things the windmill, the first TCE area, buildings and personal things.

This is money that are our private money, the fond is a different matter. and we've done with those money you can read on www.fonden.org

 

"Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes."

so you are saying that our projects are bad?? how come that Botswana has taken TCE as their national HIV/AIDS fighting programme, many more Southern African countries are considering it. In Mocambique the DNS education aint just a teacher training education, it's THE Teacher training education.

All sanitarian help we've done to minimize the spread of diseases, they don't help preventing deaths? nutrition programmes, they are starving the people?

And to once more trying to clarify the question of outside examinors for the books...

The Danish government has twice done an extended validation of our book keeping, for a cost of 1.5million crowns each time, they didn't find anything wrong. We are hiring top class "revisors" with good reputations so that people know that they are doing a good job, the law requires us to have the books validated by outside examinors, the revisors are doing that. Fonden has been under investigation for several years, and still nothing has been found to put the finger on.

And another thing, as you probably realize, if you look with a critique eye into each and every single company, organisation or any kind of employee, you can always find something to whine about, this is no exception with Tvind, but in my opinion, considering the amount of investigations that's been made, very very very few mistakes has been found, None illegal anyway, correct me if I'm wrong.....

And Tvind is just a name, as have been explained before LG has started up several different organisations, schools, companies etc... Some are non profit, some are organisations, some are schools, some are developing organisations, some are strictly companies and some are probably something else. Different rules apply for every different type.

And a question, can you please specify transparency?? Do you mean like writing a letter to Jyllandsposten each day telling exactly what we've donne, what we're going to do, how much money we've spent, how much money we've earned, how much toiletpaper that's been used in the basement toilet in Bustrup??? Specify please.... Have you tried going to one of the so called Tvind schools and ask your questions there?? Maybe you will get an answer or maybe they have work to do so they don't have time to answer your questions, go there and see for yourself. Your welcome to DNS to have a look if you want.

Jimmy

PS Maybe you should ask UN why they spend 1million GB Pound on counting charity organisations.... DS


 
 

Hello all, I just want to say hello to James, if he ever turns up again at that page. How is it going for you, here is the "stupid german teacher", who would still work as a toolmaker, if he would not be employed by DRH Tvind. If anyone wants to test me, here I am. I think, I am quite smart. Why is it, James, that you cannot write your full name in the articles, are you afraid we are comming after you? Don't worry, we are busy helpin people, we don't have time for a hunt.

Marcus Kozok DRH Tvind :)


 
 

So where do you think that he money goes? Off course they always answer the same, that is where the money goes! What do you want them to tell you but the truth?

I have been working in Norway i know their economy very well. Yes, the participants spend 6 weeks (planned) to fundraising for UFF norway, UFF Finland and UFF Sweden. The money is their property after they are raised.

This is different from for example IICD where participants raise money for the expenses connected to run an institute of that kind. Food need to be bought, airtickets paid, insurances, cars, houserent, salaries, information work etc. That is the way IICD makes their economy run. If you dont receive the money from a donor, an organization, a government you better raise the money yourself if you want it to be.

I think that you should try to study some more economics and maybe you will figure out how much it cost to run an institute of that kind. If you are interested in finding out what UFF does with the money you have had plenty of opportunities to do so. For example during your work weekend in Oslo that usually is happening for every team within the first month.

You can not just "shoot away" saying that "the moneys goes to Tvind! If you are dissatisfied with the program is one thing. That is not the same as the "money is paid under the table to Tvind". That is completely irrational.

What do you think that the Norwegain State authorized auditor is doing every year when he check through the books for the intstitute in Norway? Sleeping through it so that "Norway can channel money to some Tvind empire with a guru". Wake up. Learn how to count.

 


 
 

Hi to all. I've been in the norwegian school in hornsjo some years ago. the way tvind is earning the money is clear. students pay for all expenses that the so called "probably best school in the world" (the headmaster) has. then, a lot of their time the students spend by selling post cards. the money they earn goes go tvind. there is no real teaching on this mountain there. most of the day students teaching theirselves. you learn nothing what you really need in africa to help. if you ask where the money goes to, you always here the same: to humana people to people. but where does it go then. well ... back to tvind. that's what I found out after leaving that place there. I made researches in different places such as banks, universities and so on.


 
 

Please be more specific!


 
 

We are living in a diverse world. Some do not like that. We are living in a world where you "should" conform. Some do not like to conform. We are living in a world where you are learning the "truth" as something we should not understand or question. As least not if you have the "wrong opinion".

This website does not contain much of truth but the owners of the site acts like they are the truth.

 


 
 

I meant disfunctional not in the sense of not being able to accomplish anything or the intentions of the volunteers but because the whole system is placing people in impossible situations with little or no support and then blaming the individual when things don't go according to plan.


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

 


 
 

Hello Herman.

You are welcome to the info weekend at CCTG. Bring a lot of questions!!!

Greetings

CCTG


 
 

I am from CCTG and do certainly not agree that we are "disfuncional". All here are very well intended. That is true.


 
 

Amy, Glad you wrote. I agree that Tvind/TG is not "brain-washing" people although pressure to conform can be enormous. I've always thought the saddest thing about Tvind/TG is that you have so many well-intentioned people within an organization that is so disfunctional.

Herman: Good luck with the info weekend. See for yourself and remember the people at CCTG have opinions and agendas just like everyone who posts here. Just remember that the info weekend is CCTG at its best and that the reality of Humana in Africa is something entirely different as well.


 
 

Dear Amy. Thankyou for giving me some hope of starting in a team. I have decide to go for an info weekend and see for my self. This way will it be me and not other people who makes up my mind. Love Herman.


 
 

Hi Matt, I should have been more clear. I was volunteering 4 months before my training would have started and I was fundraising for my program fee. I certainly didn't have as much invested in the program as you did. If I had, I honestly couldn't say what I would have done ( although the fundraising probably would have done me in anyway). So, I also didn't start my training program. I did however see the other participants in their training period. Personally, having gone through an international development program at university, I don't think I would have had any problems with the courses besides feeling like I had done activities like them before(another reason for leaving). If I had stayed I would have used the six months as an opportunity to teach what I had learned in shcool, and gain experience in that sort of leadership role. However I did decide to leave, which obviousely means that I wasn't enjoying 100% of the program. I want to write on this site because some of the people in Etna were rather weary of the campus and I think accusations such as brainwashing and having to wash the headmasters' underwear (comment heard while there) is ridiculous and childish, and will definietly sway people from finding out more. I have not visited the other schools, but can safely say that these above did not take place in California. I totally agree with increased transparency of non-profits and do encourage people to research orgs that they are interested in fully. Amy.


 
 

Hi Amy,

Thanks for writing. First a response and then some questions. Two reasons I stayed with the program were (1) I had paid a significant chunk of money that I couldn't get back and (2) I was constantly pursing the hope that things would get better after the fund-raising period or after the building weekend or after we left the US or after we got back to the US. It keeps hope alive.

Quick questions. 1) Didn't you mind losing your program fee after you left? 2) What did you think about the training you were receiving to join the TCE program?

Matt


 
 

Hello, I am a past volunteer at Campus California, and I would like to share with you what I was doing. I arrived in California a few months before my 6 month prep-period to fundraise my program fee. I arrived excited and ready to work on the building. I had a blast! Tomas and Ruth are so nice and easy to get along with, they made moving to a new town really enjoyable. I began work on the building quite soon after I arrived and learned so much!! I was drywalling, laying down ceramic tile and putting in insulation. I hadn't done anything like that before. It was hard work, but that's what construction is! Living closely with people was also an experience and one that I cherish. Now that I am home I really miss having people around to interact with most of the time. I took my share of the responsibility for cooking and cleaning and that was perfectly fine. I learned to cook for1 2 people at once and made some amazing meals! I have never eaten so well in my life! A note on this site complained about the $3 per day, but I ate so many fruits and vegetables at every meal, you can teach me how to eat on $3 any day! I'm still trying to remember the recipes from the school to cook for my family! I left the school becuase I didn't enjoy fundraising at all, though some of the other participants really like it. You're speaking directly to people, and people on the street really respond. I would like to point out something that I noticed in some of the articles on this site. They are written by people who have gone throught he program. I think it's strange that these people complained about the program from the begining, yet still completed it. Obviousley, if you are working in a position that you are not happy in for a year, then your time spent will seem horrible to you and seem like a waste. That will happen with any job. Personally, I did not witness any brainwashing, nor believe it exists at the campus. When I told everyone that I was leaving, they were of course disappointed, but were very, very, kind. Nobody tried to 'brainwash' me into staying. I had some great times in California. Your free time is your own, and frequently a group of us would go on an amazing hike to a lake or waterfall and spend the afternnon outside. I hope that anyone interested in joining and has looked at this site will also go to an info weekend at one of the schools - this is not a committment to join! Whatever you do, you will get both sides of the story. If you have any questions, I will try to answer them. Thanks for this opportunity to tell people about my time in California. Amy.


 
 

Question...

Why do you call the Page Tvind alert? If it is obviously that Tvind is just an organisation of the TG. The Schools have properly not much to do with the TG. I would say that you rename the Page to www.TGALERT.org.uk and after wards do a little more for the Site... i mean.. just the look of it makes me almost Puke...

Bye then. (Anonymous)


 
 

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Reply from Frsig

In respond to the contribution bellow this:

First of all: The questions raised by me, has been raised by several others including many former members of TG.

Second: Ofcouse the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization. (I use the term "tvind" to cover all TG's activities, and because it was in this city that the organisation started out.)

And for the record: I'am happy that you try to go into and open dialog, but do not not find your argumentation creditable. Explanation follows:

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) It is not impossible to answer this question. What is interesting in your attempt to answer the question is that you indirectly admit, that the world of TG can be quiete confussing, since everybody find it hard to keep track of what is going on: The travelling highschool is just one of many "tvind" coporations, with the poupose to recrutte vollenters to humana projects, like forexampel the TCE-projet. And the humana-projects that the volenters join after they have left the travelling highschools, is the projects that should be evalueated, but tvind will not allow it, and the "books" are not accesable for outsideres - like they are in 99 pct of non-profit organisations.

WHY IS THAT?

b) It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others., and it is important secure such foundations are not misused, since it can harm the work of other well aid organisations. If money from this foundations are used to start up what you call " PRIVATE INITIATIVES" you are undermining the work of other aid-organisations, and a serious crime to humanity has been comitted.

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

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REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

Try reading "Morten Knudsens", chairman for "Teknologisk Institut" evaluation of the forest project in Brazil, also on www.fonden.org I don't understand how the incapsulation of 80 000tonne of CO2 each year can be considered as something bad?

It's quite interesting to read Erik Werlauff's report that the police requested, the leading expert on funds and tax questions in Denmark

Question C is the most interesting one in this context, "Does it matter that the foundation is constructed with the intention to channel the money given to the foundation to the givers - with the tax benefits that's given" (roughly translated)

The answer to that is "No, if the money actually is being used in charitable purposes won't make the construction illegal even if the tax laws are being used maximally for the benefit of the contributors." (roughly translated)

I guess you are danish so you can read it on www.fonden.org

 

 


 
 

Reply from Frosig

To Jimmy You might be right that the windmill in Tvind is the one, that has produced the most energy of all wind mills, but it is only because it is one of the oldest, wich dosn't mean that it is the most effective. Compared to new winmills effectiveness, the investment in the old windmill at tvind is a very bad investment, if the main issue is protecting the enviroment.

Another important issue is that the income from the windmill doesn't go back to the foundation, but is used to finance profit orientated projects. In this perspective the money from the foundation was used to protect tvind investments (-energy production by windmills is a growing industri in Denmark).

Another example: Most of Tvinds forrest projekts er run like buisnesses and the workers treated very pour. This is quite odd considering that the projects has been financed by a humanitarian foundation.

frosig2001@yahoo


 
 

To Jimmy:

My complaints

(1) Before joining I was led to believe that fundraising could take many different forms but when I arrived the only choice was canvassing.

(2) We were told that the money that was being raised would go 100 percent to our project and then we found out that the school was taking 50 percent or some percentage. thye never actauly told us how mcuh.

(3) I asked for an explanation for how the school finances worked and was told that it was not my concern. When I continued to ask I was given an explanation that made no sense. I don't know if the person was ignorant or hiding things. When I asked for more details I was told that it was "secret" because "outsiders" were looking for ways to make trouble.

(4) The instruction that we were offered had nothing to do with what we planning to go do. It was also very disorgniized. when we asked for more help or time to study we were told that we couldn't becuase we had to meet the otehr priorities like fund-raising.

Is that enough?


 
 

Yes Froesig, I do think spending 150k USD for a new wing is to secure the enviroment. If not, a lot of oil has to be burned to produce the energy needed. Of course the windmill is a symbol, one that we would like to protect. But the money from the fund to this is money for enviromental protection, not to protect a symbol.

Wouldn't it be right to try to protect the windmill that's produced the most energy of all windmills, it's not the biggest anymore in matters of size, but it's still the one whos produced the most.

But it doesn't matter in this case, since by using the windmill secures the enviroment and therefore nothing bad has happened.

If you want more info about the windmill, talk to the responsible people, Allan and Britta, they can give you all the information you need, www.tvindkraft.dk

I start to get irritated with statements like "one of many exampels" give me more examples, I want fact, I don't want rumors, something that feels wrong, intuition or unconcrete irrelevant statements, give me fact. What else is so horrible about the fund (why are you changing the conversation after each and every answer I've given you?) give me facts please.

But maybe I'm to unqualified in the matter to listen to, the "sources" guy, how long time have I been here? Since it seems like 5 weeks for Maria is not long enough to answer the question if you can call home when you want.

Jimmy Selvin Sweden jimmy@dnsdk.dk

 

And to the person asking about the door person, ok, fair enough, what exactly is it you have to complaint about??

 

 

 


 
 

Maria....Looks like your comment got posted. I have to say that I've been following the message board for some time and have seen plenty of pro-Tvind posting so I doubt there is any editing going on.


 
 

Maria Rodrigues you have been with Tvind for how many weeks? According to my sources you have been with the school for only 5 weeks. Please teel me if I'am wrong.


 
 

I wonder if you post comments like mine? Comments that say "Here I am, working as part of the DRH Movement in Denmark and quite happy". Comments that say "I talk to my mother or anyone I want whenever I want on the phone, and I've gotten and sent plenty of mail, not to mention e-mail on the computer and internet connection that the school has provided me". No contact with the outside world? It's a joke, right?

Do you post comments that say "If someone wants to leave, they can leave, no questions asked and even the money we pay for room and board (much less, by the way, than what it would cost to live independantly in Denmark) is refunded as stated in our initial contracts".

Do you dare post comments from people actually living as a part of the organization who actually know what goes on here every day? We invite anyone to come visit any of our sites in Denmark personally and talk with us personally and see that we are not innocent victims of some "psycho cult" but active participants in program to educate ourselves about how we can do something nice for someone else in the world.

If you dare post this comment, then I dare all the readers to direct your questions about Tvind to me at africabound2002@mailcity.com or check out our website at www.drh-movement.org.

Thank you for posting this comment, if you do. Sincerely, Maria Rodrigues


 
 

To the door person, I tried talking with the people "in charge" and all I got was an explanation as to why I was wrong and how I was obstructing the cause.

 

 


 
 

Reply from frosig

Do you really consider using 150.000 US$ for a new wing to an old windmill, an act to scure the inviroment. The same money could have saved many lifes in other projects. I can only think of one reason why they used the money to this purpose - they wanted to protect their image, and the windmill is an important part of it - it has big symbolic value to the organisation.

The financing of the new wing is just one of many exampels of misuse of the foundations money, that are being investigated by the police, because the investment can not be justified by the foundations regulation. It is misuse of a humanitarian foundation, that could harm other humanitarian foundations, and thereby the lifes of inocent people.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

Do you still consider it an act to


 
 

Proof please. I would like to see proof. Why should anyone here believe any of this?


 
 

I do not know if the Humanitarian fund spent money on a new wing to the winddmill at Tvind. That can be read about at www.fonden.org

If that would be the case i think that it is good that a Humanitarian fond for environment support alternative and healthy energy production.

 


 
 

To Jimmy Why did TG spend money from a huminitarian foundation to pay for a new wing to the windmill ind tvind? Please explain that?

Reply from frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

A lot of babbling here today?


 
 

Use the door?

 

If you feel yourself unhappy in the situation you are in, do something about it, either you try to solve it, talk with the responsble ones, explain what you think is wrong etc..

Or if you preffer not solving things, walk out of the door.

Very simple

I guess that werever you are, they must have an entrance door that you can use....

 


 
 

PLEASE HELP ME!

I think I am being brainwashed and I don't know how to get out from here!


 
 

Froesig: "It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others.,"

Yes, that's true, therefore we don't do whatever with the money in the fond. Each person in the TG gives 15% (taxfree) of their salary to the fond, these money are being spent for enviromental, humanitarian and scientific projects.

The rest of the money (after tax) are put together into a common pot, and what we do with those money are non of your business, but I can mention that among many things the windmill, the first TCE area, buildings and personal things.

This is money that are our private money, the fond is a different matter. and we've done with those money you can read on www.fonden.org

 

"Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes."

so you are saying that our projects are bad?? how come that Botswana has taken TCE as their national HIV/AIDS fighting programme, many more Southern African countries are considering it. In Mocambique the DNS education aint just a teacher training education, it's THE Teacher training education.

All sanitarian help we've done to minimize the spread of diseases, they don't help preventing deaths? nutrition programmes, they are starving the people?

And to once more trying to clarify the question of outside examinors for the books...

The Danish government has twice done an extended validation of our book keeping, for a cost of 1.5million crowns each time, they didn't find anything wrong. We are hiring top class "revisors" with good reputations so that people know that they are doing a good job, the law requires us to have the books validated by outside examinors, the revisors are doing that. Fonden has been under investigation for several years, and still nothing has been found to put the finger on.

And another thing, as you probably realize, if you look with a critique eye into each and every single company, organisation or any kind of employee, you can always find something to whine about, this is no exception with Tvind, but in my opinion, considering the amount of investigations that's been made, very very very few mistakes has been found, None illegal anyway, correct me if I'm wrong.....

And Tvind is just a name, as have been explained before LG has started up several different organisations, schools, companies etc... Some are non profit, some are organisations, some are schools, some are developing organisations, some are strictly companies and some are probably something else. Different rules apply for every different type.

And a question, can you please specify transparency?? Do you mean like writing a letter to Jyllandsposten each day telling exactly what we've donne, what we're going to do, how much money we've spent, how much money we've earned, how much toiletpaper that's been used in the basement toilet in Bustrup??? Specify please.... Have you tried going to one of the so called Tvind schools and ask your questions there?? Maybe you will get an answer or maybe they have work to do so they don't have time to answer your questions, go there and see for yourself. Your welcome to DNS to have a look if you want.

Jimmy

PS Maybe you should ask UN why they spend 1million GB Pound on counting charity organisations.... DS


 
 

Hello all, I just want to say hello to James, if he ever turns up again at that page. How is it going for you, here is the "stupid german teacher", who would still work as a toolmaker, if he would not be employed by DRH Tvind. If anyone wants to test me, here I am. I think, I am quite smart. Why is it, James, that you cannot write your full name in the articles, are you afraid we are comming after you? Don't worry, we are busy helpin people, we don't have time for a hunt.

Marcus Kozok DRH Tvind :)


 
 

So where do you think that he money goes? Off course they always answer the same, that is where the money goes! What do you want them to tell you but the truth?

I have been working in Norway i know their economy very well. Yes, the participants spend 6 weeks (planned) to fundraising for UFF norway, UFF Finland and UFF Sweden. The money is their property after they are raised.

This is different from for example IICD where participants raise money for the expenses connected to run an institute of that kind. Food need to be bought, airtickets paid, insurances, cars, houserent, salaries, information work etc. That is the way IICD makes their economy run. If you dont receive the money from a donor, an organization, a government you better raise the money yourself if you want it to be.

I think that you should try to study some more economics and maybe you will figure out how much it cost to run an institute of that kind. If you are interested in finding out what UFF does with the money you have had plenty of opportunities to do so. For example during your work weekend in Oslo that usually is happening for every team within the first month.

You can not just "shoot away" saying that "the moneys goes to Tvind! If you are dissatisfied with the program is one thing. That is not the same as the "money is paid under the table to Tvind". That is completely irrational.

What do you think that the Norwegain State authorized auditor is doing every year when he check through the books for the intstitute in Norway? Sleeping through it so that "Norway can channel money to some Tvind empire with a guru". Wake up. Learn how to count.

 


 
 

Hi to all. I've been in the norwegian school in hornsjo some years ago. the way tvind is earning the money is clear. students pay for all expenses that the so called "probably best school in the world" (the headmaster) has. then, a lot of their time the students spend by selling post cards. the money they earn goes go tvind. there is no real teaching on this mountain there. most of the day students teaching theirselves. you learn nothing what you really need in africa to help. if you ask where the money goes to, you always here the same: to humana people to people. but where does it go then. well ... back to tvind. that's what I found out after leaving that place there. I made researches in different places such as banks, universities and so on.


 
 

Please be more specific!


 
 

We are living in a diverse world. Some do not like that. We are living in a world where you "should" conform. Some do not like to conform. We are living in a world where you are learning the "truth" as something we should not understand or question. As least not if you have the "wrong opinion".

This website does not contain much of truth but the owners of the site acts like they are the truth.

 


 
 

I meant disfunctional not in the sense of not being able to accomplish anything or the intentions of the volunteers but because the whole system is placing people in impossible situations with little or no support and then blaming the individual when things don't go according to plan.


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

 


 
 

Hello Herman.

You are welcome to the info weekend at CCTG. Bring a lot of questions!!!

Greetings

CCTG


 
 

I am from CCTG and do certainly not agree that we are "disfuncional". All here are very well intended. That is true.


 
 

Amy, Glad you wrote. I agree that Tvind/TG is not "brain-washing" people although pressure to conform can be enormous. I've always thought the saddest thing about Tvind/TG is that you have so many well-intentioned people within an organization that is so disfunctional.

Herman: Good luck with the info weekend. See for yourself and remember the people at CCTG have opinions and agendas just like everyone who posts here. Just remember that the info weekend is CCTG at its best and that the reality of Humana in Africa is something entirely different as well.


 
 

Dear Amy. Thankyou for giving me some hope of starting in a team. I have decide to go for an info weekend and see for my self. This way will it be me and not other people who makes up my mind. Love Herman.


 
 

Hi Matt, I should have been more clear. I was volunteering 4 months before my training would have started and I was fundraising for my program fee. I certainly didn't have as much invested in the program as you did. If I had, I honestly couldn't say what I would have done ( although the fundraising probably would have done me in anyway). So, I also didn't start my training program. I did however see the other participants in their training period. Personally, having gone through an international development program at university, I don't think I would have had any problems with the courses besides feeling like I had done activities like them before(another reason for leaving). If I had stayed I would have used the six months as an opportunity to teach what I had learned in shcool, and gain experience in that sort of leadership role. However I did decide to leave, which obviousely means that I wasn't enjoying 100% of the program. I want to write on this site because some of the people in Etna were rather weary of the campus and I think accusations such as brainwashing and having to wash the headmasters' underwear (comment heard while there) is ridiculous and childish, and will definietly sway people from finding out more. I have not visited the other schools, but can safely say that these above did not take place in California. I totally agree with increased transparency of non-profits and do encourage people to research orgs that they are interested in fully. Amy.


 
 

Hi Amy,

Thanks for writing. First a response and then some questions. Two reasons I stayed with the program were (1) I had paid a significant chunk of money that I couldn't get back and (2) I was constantly pursing the hope that things would get better after the fund-raising period or after the building weekend or after we left the US or after we got back to the US. It keeps hope alive.

Quick questions. 1) Didn't you mind losing your program fee after you left? 2) What did you think about the training you were receiving to join the TCE program?

Matt


 
 

Hello, I am a past volunteer at Campus California, and I would like to share with you what I was doing. I arrived in California a few months before my 6 month prep-period to fundraise my program fee. I arrived excited and ready to work on the building. I had a blast! Tomas and Ruth are so nice and easy to get along with, they made moving to a new town really enjoyable. I began work on the building quite soon after I arrived and learned so much!! I was drywalling, laying down ceramic tile and putting in insulation. I hadn't done anything like that before. It was hard work, but that's what construction is! Living closely with people was also an experience and one that I cherish. Now that I am home I really miss having people around to interact with most of the time. I took my share of the responsibility for cooking and cleaning and that was perfectly fine. I learned to cook for1 2 people at once and made some amazing meals! I have never eaten so well in my life! A note on this site complained about the $3 per day, but I ate so many fruits and vegetables at every meal, you can teach me how to eat on $3 any day! I'm still trying to remember the recipes from the school to cook for my family! I left the school becuase I didn't enjoy fundraising at all, though some of the other participants really like it. You're speaking directly to people, and people on the street really respond. I would like to point out something that I noticed in some of the articles on this site. They are written by people who have gone throught he program. I think it's strange that these people complained about the program from the begining, yet still completed it. Obviousley, if you are working in a position that you are not happy in for a year, then your time spent will seem horrible to you and seem like a waste. That will happen with any job. Personally, I did not witness any brainwashing, nor believe it exists at the campus. When I told everyone that I was leaving, they were of course disappointed, but were very, very, kind. Nobody tried to 'brainwash' me into staying. I had some great times in California. Your free time is your own, and frequently a group of us would go on an amazing hike to a lake or waterfall and spend the afternnon outside. I hope that anyone interested in joining and has looked at this site will also go to an info weekend at one of the schools - this is not a committment to join! Whatever you do, you will get both sides of the story. If you have any questions, I will try to answer them. Thanks for this opportunity to tell people about my time in California. Amy.


 
 

Question...

Why do you call the Page Tvind alert? If it is obviously that Tvind is just an organisation of the TG. The Schools have properly not much to do with the TG. I would say that you rename the Page to www.TGALERT.org.uk and after wards do a little more for the Site... i mean.. just the look of it makes me almost Puke...

Bye then. (Anonymous)


 
 

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Reply from Frsig

In respond to the contribution bellow this:

First of all: The questions raised by me, has been raised by several others including many former members of TG.

Second: Ofcouse the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization. (I use the term "tvind" to cover all TG's activities, and because it was in this city that the organisation started out.)

And for the record: I'am happy that you try to go into and open dialog, but do not not find your argumentation creditable. Explanation follows:

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) It is not impossible to answer this question. What is interesting in your attempt to answer the question is that you indirectly admit, that the world of TG can be quiete confussing, since everybody find it hard to keep track of what is going on: The travelling highschool is just one of many "tvind" coporations, with the poupose to recrutte vollenters to humana projects, like forexampel the TCE-projet. And the humana-projects that the volenters join after they have left the travelling highschools, is the projects that should be evalueated, but tvind will not allow it, and the "books" are not accesable for outsideres - like they are in 99 pct of non-profit organisations.

WHY IS THAT?

b) It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others., and it is important secure such foundations are not misused, since it can harm the work of other well aid organisations. If money from this foundations are used to start up what you call " PRIVATE INITIATIVES" you are undermining the work of other aid-organisations, and a serious crime to humanity has been comitted.

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

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REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

It's quite interesting to read Erik Werlauff's report that the police requested, the leading expert on funds and tax questions in Denmark

Question C is the most interesting one in this context, "Does it matter that the foundation is constructed with the intention to channel the money given to the foundation to the givers - with the tax benefits that's given" (roughly translated)

The answer to that is "No, if the money actually is being used in charitable purposes won't make the construction illegal even if the tax laws are being used maximally for the benefit of the contributors." (roughly translated)

I guess you are danish so you can read it on www.fonden.org

 

 


 
 

Reply from Frosig

To Jimmy You might be right that the windmill in Tvind is the one, that has produced the most energy of all wind mills, but it is only because it is one of the oldest, wich dosn't mean that it is the most effective. Compared to new winmills effectiveness, the investment in the old windmill at tvind is a very bad investment, if the main issue is protecting the enviroment.

Another important issue is that the income from the windmill doesn't go back to the foundation, but is used to finance profit orientated projects. In this perspective the money from the foundation was used to protect tvind investments (-energy production by windmills is a growing industri in Denmark).

Another example: Most of Tvinds forrest projekts er run like buisnesses and the workers treated very pour. This is quite odd considering that the projects has been financed by a humanitarian foundation.

frosig2001@yahoo


 
 

To Jimmy:

My complaints

(1) Before joining I was led to believe that fundraising could take many different forms but when I arrived the only choice was canvassing.

(2) We were told that the money that was being raised would go 100 percent to our project and then we found out that the school was taking 50 percent or some percentage. thye never actauly told us how mcuh.

(3) I asked for an explanation for how the school finances worked and was told that it was not my concern. When I continued to ask I was given an explanation that made no sense. I don't know if the person was ignorant or hiding things. When I asked for more details I was told that it was "secret" because "outsiders" were looking for ways to make trouble.

(4) The instruction that we were offered had nothing to do with what we planning to go do. It was also very disorgniized. when we asked for more help or time to study we were told that we couldn't becuase we had to meet the otehr priorities like fund-raising.

Is that enough?


 
 

Yes Froesig, I do think spending 150k USD for a new wing is to secure the enviroment. If not, a lot of oil has to be burned to produce the energy needed. Of course the windmill is a symbol, one that we would like to protect. But the money from the fund to this is money for enviromental protection, not to protect a symbol.

Wouldn't it be right to try to protect the windmill that's produced the most energy of all windmills, it's not the biggest anymore in matters of size, but it's still the one whos produced the most.

But it doesn't matter in this case, since by using the windmill secures the enviroment and therefore nothing bad has happened.

If you want more info about the windmill, talk to the responsible people, Allan and Britta, they can give you all the information you need, www.tvindkraft.dk

I start to get irritated with statements like "one of many exampels" give me more examples, I want fact, I don't want rumors, something that feels wrong, intuition or unconcrete irrelevant statements, give me fact. What else is so horrible about the fund (why are you changing the conversation after each and every answer I've given you?) give me facts please.

But maybe I'm to unqualified in the matter to listen to, the "sources" guy, how long time have I been here? Since it seems like 5 weeks for Maria is not long enough to answer the question if you can call home when you want.

Jimmy Selvin Sweden jimmy@dnsdk.dk

 

And to the person asking about the door person, ok, fair enough, what exactly is it you have to complaint about??

 

 

 


 
 

Maria....Looks like your comment got posted. I have to say that I've been following the message board for some time and have seen plenty of pro-Tvind posting so I doubt there is any editing going on.


 
 

Maria Rodrigues you have been with Tvind for how many weeks? According to my sources you have been with the school for only 5 weeks. Please teel me if I'am wrong.


 
 

I wonder if you post comments like mine? Comments that say "Here I am, working as part of the DRH Movement in Denmark and quite happy". Comments that say "I talk to my mother or anyone I want whenever I want on the phone, and I've gotten and sent plenty of mail, not to mention e-mail on the computer and internet connection that the school has provided me". No contact with the outside world? It's a joke, right?

Do you post comments that say "If someone wants to leave, they can leave, no questions asked and even the money we pay for room and board (much less, by the way, than what it would cost to live independantly in Denmark) is refunded as stated in our initial contracts".

Do you dare post comments from people actually living as a part of the organization who actually know what goes on here every day? We invite anyone to come visit any of our sites in Denmark personally and talk with us personally and see that we are not innocent victims of some "psycho cult" but active participants in program to educate ourselves about how we can do something nice for someone else in the world.

If you dare post this comment, then I dare all the readers to direct your questions about Tvind to me at africabound2002@mailcity.com or check out our website at www.drh-movement.org.

Thank you for posting this comment, if you do. Sincerely, Maria Rodrigues


 
 

To the door person, I tried talking with the people "in charge" and all I got was an explanation as to why I was wrong and how I was obstructing the cause.

 

 


 
 

Reply from frosig

Do you really consider using 150.000 US$ for a new wing to an old windmill, an act to scure the inviroment. The same money could have saved many lifes in other projects. I can only think of one reason why they used the money to this purpose - they wanted to protect their image, and the windmill is an important part of it - it has big symbolic value to the organisation.

The financing of the new wing is just one of many exampels of misuse of the foundations money, that are being investigated by the police, because the investment can not be justified by the foundations regulation. It is misuse of a humanitarian foundation, that could harm other humanitarian foundations, and thereby the lifes of inocent people.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

Do you still consider it an act to


 
 

Proof please. I would like to see proof. Why should anyone here believe any of this?


 
 

I do not know if the Humanitarian fund spent money on a new wing to the winddmill at Tvind. That can be read about at www.fonden.org

If that would be the case i think that it is good that a Humanitarian fond for environment support alternative and healthy energy production.

 


 
 

To Jimmy Why did TG spend money from a huminitarian foundation to pay for a new wing to the windmill ind tvind? Please explain that?

Reply from frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

A lot of babbling here today?


 
 

Use the door?

 

If you feel yourself unhappy in the situation you are in, do something about it, either you try to solve it, talk with the responsble ones, explain what you think is wrong etc..

Or if you preffer not solving things, walk out of the door.

Very simple

I guess that werever you are, they must have an entrance door that you can use....

 


 
 

PLEASE HELP ME!

I think I am being brainwashed and I don't know how to get out from here!


 
 

Froesig: "It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others.,"

Yes, that's true, therefore we don't do whatever with the money in the fond. Each person in the TG gives 15% (taxfree) of their salary to the fond, these money are being spent for enviromental, humanitarian and scientific projects.

The rest of the money (after tax) are put together into a common pot, and what we do with those money are non of your business, but I can mention that among many things the windmill, the first TCE area, buildings and personal things.

This is money that are our private money, the fond is a different matter. and we've done with those money you can read on www.fonden.org

 

"Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes."

so you are saying that our projects are bad?? how come that Botswana has taken TCE as their national HIV/AIDS fighting programme, many more Southern African countries are considering it. In Mocambique the DNS education aint just a teacher training education, it's THE Teacher training education.

All sanitarian help we've done to minimize the spread of diseases, they don't help preventing deaths? nutrition programmes, they are starving the people?

And to once more trying to clarify the question of outside examinors for the books...

The Danish government has twice done an extended validation of our book keeping, for a cost of 1.5million crowns each time, they didn't find anything wrong. We are hiring top class "revisors" with good reputations so that people know that they are doing a good job, the law requires us to have the books validated by outside examinors, the revisors are doing that. Fonden has been under investigation for several years, and still nothing has been found to put the finger on.

And another thing, as you probably realize, if you look with a critique eye into each and every single company, organisation or any kind of employee, you can always find something to whine about, this is no exception with Tvind, but in my opinion, considering the amount of investigations that's been made, very very very few mistakes has been found, None illegal anyway, correct me if I'm wrong.....

And Tvind is just a name, as have been explained before LG has started up several different organisations, schools, companies etc... Some are non profit, some are organisations, some are schools, some are developing organisations, some are strictly companies and some are probably something else. Different rules apply for every different type.

And a question, can you please specify transparency?? Do you mean like writing a letter to Jyllandsposten each day telling exactly what we've donne, what we're going to do, how much money we've spent, how much money we've earned, how much toiletpaper that's been used in the basement toilet in Bustrup??? Specify please.... Have you tried going to one of the so called Tvind schools and ask your questions there?? Maybe you will get an answer or maybe they have work to do so they don't have time to answer your questions, go there and see for yourself. Your welcome to DNS to have a look if you want.

Jimmy

PS Maybe you should ask UN why they spend 1million GB Pound on counting charity organisations.... DS


 
 

Hello all, I just want to say hello to James, if he ever turns up again at that page. How is it going for you, here is the "stupid german teacher", who would still work as a toolmaker, if he would not be employed by DRH Tvind. If anyone wants to test me, here I am. I think, I am quite smart. Why is it, James, that you cannot write your full name in the articles, are you afraid we are comming after you? Don't worry, we are busy helpin people, we don't have time for a hunt.

Marcus Kozok DRH Tvind :)


 
 

So where do you think that he money goes? Off course they always answer the same, that is where the money goes! What do you want them to tell you but the truth?

I have been working in Norway i know their economy very well. Yes, the participants spend 6 weeks (planned) to fundraising for UFF norway, UFF Finland and UFF Sweden. The money is their property after they are raised.

This is different from for example IICD where participants raise money for the expenses connected to run an institute of that kind. Food need to be bought, airtickets paid, insurances, cars, houserent, salaries, information work etc. That is the way IICD makes their economy run. If you dont receive the money from a donor, an organization, a government you better raise the money yourself if you want it to be.

I think that you should try to study some more economics and maybe you will figure out how much it cost to run an institute of that kind. If you are interested in finding out what UFF does with the money you have had plenty of opportunities to do so. For example during your work weekend in Oslo that usually is happening for every team within the first month.

You can not just "shoot away" saying that "the moneys goes to Tvind! If you are dissatisfied with the program is one thing. That is not the same as the "money is paid under the table to Tvind". That is completely irrational.

What do you think that the Norwegain State authorized auditor is doing every year when he check through the books for the intstitute in Norway? Sleeping through it so that "Norway can channel money to some Tvind empire with a guru". Wake up. Learn how to count.

 


 
 

Hi to all. I've been in the norwegian school in hornsjo some years ago. the way tvind is earning the money is clear. students pay for all expenses that the so called "probably best school in the world" (the headmaster) has. then, a lot of their time the students spend by selling post cards. the money they earn goes go tvind. there is no real teaching on this mountain there. most of the day students teaching theirselves. you learn nothing what you really need in africa to help. if you ask where the money goes to, you always here the same: to humana people to people. but where does it go then. well ... back to tvind. that's what I found out after leaving that place there. I made researches in different places such as banks, universities and so on.


 
 

Please be more specific!


 
 

We are living in a diverse world. Some do not like that. We are living in a world where you "should" conform. Some do not like to conform. We are living in a world where you are learning the "truth" as something we should not understand or question. As least not if you have the "wrong opinion".

This website does not contain much of truth but the owners of the site acts like they are the truth.

 


 
 

I meant disfunctional not in the sense of not being able to accomplish anything or the intentions of the volunteers but because the whole system is placing people in impossible situations with little or no support and then blaming the individual when things don't go according to plan.


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

 


 
 

Hello Herman.

You are welcome to the info weekend at CCTG. Bring a lot of questions!!!

Greetings

CCTG


 
 

I am from CCTG and do certainly not agree that we are "disfuncional". All here are very well intended. That is true.


 
 

Amy, Glad you wrote. I agree that Tvind/TG is not "brain-washing" people although pressure to conform can be enormous. I've always thought the saddest thing about Tvind/TG is that you have so many well-intentioned people within an organization that is so disfunctional.

Herman: Good luck with the info weekend. See for yourself and remember the people at CCTG have opinions and agendas just like everyone who posts here. Just remember that the info weekend is CCTG at its best and that the reality of Humana in Africa is something entirely different as well.


 
 

Dear Amy. Thankyou for giving me some hope of starting in a team. I have decide to go for an info weekend and see for my self. This way will it be me and not other people who makes up my mind. Love Herman.


 
 

Hi Matt, I should have been more clear. I was volunteering 4 months before my training would have started and I was fundraising for my program fee. I certainly didn't have as much invested in the program as you did. If I had, I honestly couldn't say what I would have done ( although the fundraising probably would have done me in anyway). So, I also didn't start my training program. I did however see the other participants in their training period. Personally, having gone through an international development program at university, I don't think I would have had any problems with the courses besides feeling like I had done activities like them before(another reason for leaving). If I had stayed I would have used the six months as an opportunity to teach what I had learned in shcool, and gain experience in that sort of leadership role. However I did decide to leave, which obviousely means that I wasn't enjoying 100% of the program. I want to write on this site because some of the people in Etna were rather weary of the campus and I think accusations such as brainwashing and having to wash the headmasters' underwear (comment heard while there) is ridiculous and childish, and will definietly sway people from finding out more. I have not visited the other schools, but can safely say that these above did not take place in California. I totally agree with increased transparency of non-profits and do encourage people to research orgs that they are interested in fully. Amy.


 
 

Hi Amy,

Thanks for writing. First a response and then some questions. Two reasons I stayed with the program were (1) I had paid a significant chunk of money that I couldn't get back and (2) I was constantly pursing the hope that things would get better after the fund-raising period or after the building weekend or after we left the US or after we got back to the US. It keeps hope alive.

Quick questions. 1) Didn't you mind losing your program fee after you left? 2) What did you think about the training you were receiving to join the TCE program?

Matt


 
 

Hello, I am a past volunteer at Campus California, and I would like to share with you what I was doing. I arrived in California a few months before my 6 month prep-period to fundraise my program fee. I arrived excited and ready to work on the building. I had a blast! Tomas and Ruth are so nice and easy to get along with, they made moving to a new town really enjoyable. I began work on the building quite soon after I arrived and learned so much!! I was drywalling, laying down ceramic tile and putting in insulation. I hadn't done anything like that before. It was hard work, but that's what construction is! Living closely with people was also an experience and one that I cherish. Now that I am home I really miss having people around to interact with most of the time. I took my share of the responsibility for cooking and cleaning and that was perfectly fine. I learned to cook for1 2 people at once and made some amazing meals! I have never eaten so well in my life! A note on this site complained about the $3 per day, but I ate so many fruits and vegetables at every meal, you can teach me how to eat on $3 any day! I'm still trying to remember the recipes from the school to cook for my family! I left the school becuase I didn't enjoy fundraising at all, though some of the other participants really like it. You're speaking directly to people, and people on the street really respond. I would like to point out something that I noticed in some of the articles on this site. They are written by people who have gone throught he program. I think it's strange that these people complained about the program from the begining, yet still completed it. Obviousley, if you are working in a position that you are not happy in for a year, then your time spent will seem horrible to you and seem like a waste. That will happen with any job. Personally, I did not witness any brainwashing, nor believe it exists at the campus. When I told everyone that I was leaving, they were of course disappointed, but were very, very, kind. Nobody tried to 'brainwash' me into staying. I had some great times in California. Your free time is your own, and frequently a group of us would go on an amazing hike to a lake or waterfall and spend the afternnon outside. I hope that anyone interested in joining and has looked at this site will also go to an info weekend at one of the schools - this is not a committment to join! Whatever you do, you will get both sides of the story. If you have any questions, I will try to answer them. Thanks for this opportunity to tell people about my time in California. Amy.


 
 

Question...

Why do you call the Page Tvind alert? If it is obviously that Tvind is just an organisation of the TG. The Schools have properly not much to do with the TG. I would say that you rename the Page to www.TGALERT.org.uk and after wards do a little more for the Site... i mean.. just the look of it makes me almost Puke...

Bye then. (Anonymous)


 
 

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Reply from Frsig

In respond to the contribution bellow this:

First of all: The questions raised by me, has been raised by several others including many former members of TG.

Second: Ofcouse the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization. (I use the term "tvind" to cover all TG's activities, and because it was in this city that the organisation started out.)

And for the record: I'am happy that you try to go into and open dialog, but do not not find your argumentation creditable. Explanation follows:

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) It is not impossible to answer this question. What is interesting in your attempt to answer the question is that you indirectly admit, that the world of TG can be quiete confussing, since everybody find it hard to keep track of what is going on: The travelling highschool is just one of many "tvind" coporations, with the poupose to recrutte vollenters to humana projects, like forexampel the TCE-projet. And the humana-projects that the volenters join after they have left the travelling highschools, is the projects that should be evalueated, but tvind will not allow it, and the "books" are not accesable for outsideres - like they are in 99 pct of non-profit organisations.

WHY IS THAT?

b) It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others., and it is important secure such foundations are not misused, since it can harm the work of other well aid organisations. If money from this foundations are used to start up what you call " PRIVATE INITIATIVES" you are undermining the work of other aid-organisations, and a serious crime to humanity has been comitted.

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

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REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

Question C is the most interesting one in this context, "Does it matter that the foundation is constructed with the intention to channel the money given to the foundation to the givers - with the tax benefits that's given" (roughly translated)

The answer to that is "No, if the money actually is being used in charitable purposes won't make the construction illegal even if the tax laws are being used maximally for the benefit of the contributors." (roughly translated)

I guess you are danish so you can read it on www.fonden.org

 

 


 
 

Reply from Frosig

To Jimmy You might be right that the windmill in Tvind is the one, that has produced the most energy of all wind mills, but it is only because it is one of the oldest, wich dosn't mean that it is the most effective. Compared to new winmills effectiveness, the investment in the old windmill at tvind is a very bad investment, if the main issue is protecting the enviroment.

Another important issue is that the income from the windmill doesn't go back to the foundation, but is used to finance profit orientated projects. In this perspective the money from the foundation was used to protect tvind investments (-energy production by windmills is a growing industri in Denmark).

Another example: Most of Tvinds forrest projekts er run like buisnesses and the workers treated very pour. This is quite odd considering that the projects has been financed by a humanitarian foundation.

frosig2001@yahoo


 
 

To Jimmy:

My complaints

(1) Before joining I was led to believe that fundraising could take many different forms but when I arrived the only choice was canvassing.

(2) We were told that the money that was being raised would go 100 percent to our project and then we found out that the school was taking 50 percent or some percentage. thye never actauly told us how mcuh.

(3) I asked for an explanation for how the school finances worked and was told that it was not my concern. When I continued to ask I was given an explanation that made no sense. I don't know if the person was ignorant or hiding things. When I asked for more details I was told that it was "secret" because "outsiders" were looking for ways to make trouble.

(4) The instruction that we were offered had nothing to do with what we planning to go do. It was also very disorgniized. when we asked for more help or time to study we were told that we couldn't becuase we had to meet the otehr priorities like fund-raising.

Is that enough?


 
 

Yes Froesig, I do think spending 150k USD for a new wing is to secure the enviroment. If not, a lot of oil has to be burned to produce the energy needed. Of course the windmill is a symbol, one that we would like to protect. But the money from the fund to this is money for enviromental protection, not to protect a symbol.

Wouldn't it be right to try to protect the windmill that's produced the most energy of all windmills, it's not the biggest anymore in matters of size, but it's still the one whos produced the most.

But it doesn't matter in this case, since by using the windmill secures the enviroment and therefore nothing bad has happened.

If you want more info about the windmill, talk to the responsible people, Allan and Britta, they can give you all the information you need, www.tvindkraft.dk

I start to get irritated with statements like "one of many exampels" give me more examples, I want fact, I don't want rumors, something that feels wrong, intuition or unconcrete irrelevant statements, give me fact. What else is so horrible about the fund (why are you changing the conversation after each and every answer I've given you?) give me facts please.

But maybe I'm to unqualified in the matter to listen to, the "sources" guy, how long time have I been here? Since it seems like 5 weeks for Maria is not long enough to answer the question if you can call home when you want.

Jimmy Selvin Sweden jimmy@dnsdk.dk

 

And to the person asking about the door person, ok, fair enough, what exactly is it you have to complaint about??

 

 

 


 
 

Maria....Looks like your comment got posted. I have to say that I've been following the message board for some time and have seen plenty of pro-Tvind posting so I doubt there is any editing going on.


 
 

Maria Rodrigues you have been with Tvind for how many weeks? According to my sources you have been with the school for only 5 weeks. Please teel me if I'am wrong.


 
 

I wonder if you post comments like mine? Comments that say "Here I am, working as part of the DRH Movement in Denmark and quite happy". Comments that say "I talk to my mother or anyone I want whenever I want on the phone, and I've gotten and sent plenty of mail, not to mention e-mail on the computer and internet connection that the school has provided me". No contact with the outside world? It's a joke, right?

Do you post comments that say "If someone wants to leave, they can leave, no questions asked and even the money we pay for room and board (much less, by the way, than what it would cost to live independantly in Denmark) is refunded as stated in our initial contracts".

Do you dare post comments from people actually living as a part of the organization who actually know what goes on here every day? We invite anyone to come visit any of our sites in Denmark personally and talk with us personally and see that we are not innocent victims of some "psycho cult" but active participants in program to educate ourselves about how we can do something nice for someone else in the world.

If you dare post this comment, then I dare all the readers to direct your questions about Tvind to me at africabound2002@mailcity.com or check out our website at www.drh-movement.org.

Thank you for posting this comment, if you do. Sincerely, Maria Rodrigues


 
 

To the door person, I tried talking with the people "in charge" and all I got was an explanation as to why I was wrong and how I was obstructing the cause.

 

 


 
 

Reply from frosig

Do you really consider using 150.000 US$ for a new wing to an old windmill, an act to scure the inviroment. The same money could have saved many lifes in other projects. I can only think of one reason why they used the money to this purpose - they wanted to protect their image, and the windmill is an important part of it - it has big symbolic value to the organisation.

The financing of the new wing is just one of many exampels of misuse of the foundations money, that are being investigated by the police, because the investment can not be justified by the foundations regulation. It is misuse of a humanitarian foundation, that could harm other humanitarian foundations, and thereby the lifes of inocent people.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

Do you still consider it an act to


 
 

Proof please. I would like to see proof. Why should anyone here believe any of this?


 
 

I do not know if the Humanitarian fund spent money on a new wing to the winddmill at Tvind. That can be read about at www.fonden.org

If that would be the case i think that it is good that a Humanitarian fond for environment support alternative and healthy energy production.

 


 
 

To Jimmy Why did TG spend money from a huminitarian foundation to pay for a new wing to the windmill ind tvind? Please explain that?

Reply from frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

A lot of babbling here today?


 
 

Use the door?

 

If you feel yourself unhappy in the situation you are in, do something about it, either you try to solve it, talk with the responsble ones, explain what you think is wrong etc..

Or if you preffer not solving things, walk out of the door.

Very simple

I guess that werever you are, they must have an entrance door that you can use....

 


 
 

PLEASE HELP ME!

I think I am being brainwashed and I don't know how to get out from here!


 
 

Froesig: "It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others.,"

Yes, that's true, therefore we don't do whatever with the money in the fond. Each person in the TG gives 15% (taxfree) of their salary to the fond, these money are being spent for enviromental, humanitarian and scientific projects.

The rest of the money (after tax) are put together into a common pot, and what we do with those money are non of your business, but I can mention that among many things the windmill, the first TCE area, buildings and personal things.

This is money that are our private money, the fond is a different matter. and we've done with those money you can read on www.fonden.org

 

"Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes."

so you are saying that our projects are bad?? how come that Botswana has taken TCE as their national HIV/AIDS fighting programme, many more Southern African countries are considering it. In Mocambique the DNS education aint just a teacher training education, it's THE Teacher training education.

All sanitarian help we've done to minimize the spread of diseases, they don't help preventing deaths? nutrition programmes, they are starving the people?

And to once more trying to clarify the question of outside examinors for the books...

The Danish government has twice done an extended validation of our book keeping, for a cost of 1.5million crowns each time, they didn't find anything wrong. We are hiring top class "revisors" with good reputations so that people know that they are doing a good job, the law requires us to have the books validated by outside examinors, the revisors are doing that. Fonden has been under investigation for several years, and still nothing has been found to put the finger on.

And another thing, as you probably realize, if you look with a critique eye into each and every single company, organisation or any kind of employee, you can always find something to whine about, this is no exception with Tvind, but in my opinion, considering the amount of investigations that's been made, very very very few mistakes has been found, None illegal anyway, correct me if I'm wrong.....

And Tvind is just a name, as have been explained before LG has started up several different organisations, schools, companies etc... Some are non profit, some are organisations, some are schools, some are developing organisations, some are strictly companies and some are probably something else. Different rules apply for every different type.

And a question, can you please specify transparency?? Do you mean like writing a letter to Jyllandsposten each day telling exactly what we've donne, what we're going to do, how much money we've spent, how much money we've earned, how much toiletpaper that's been used in the basement toilet in Bustrup??? Specify please.... Have you tried going to one of the so called Tvind schools and ask your questions there?? Maybe you will get an answer or maybe they have work to do so they don't have time to answer your questions, go there and see for yourself. Your welcome to DNS to have a look if you want.

Jimmy

PS Maybe you should ask UN why they spend 1million GB Pound on counting charity organisations.... DS


 
 

Hello all, I just want to say hello to James, if he ever turns up again at that page. How is it going for you, here is the "stupid german teacher", who would still work as a toolmaker, if he would not be employed by DRH Tvind. If anyone wants to test me, here I am. I think, I am quite smart. Why is it, James, that you cannot write your full name in the articles, are you afraid we are comming after you? Don't worry, we are busy helpin people, we don't have time for a hunt.

Marcus Kozok DRH Tvind :)


 
 

So where do you think that he money goes? Off course they always answer the same, that is where the money goes! What do you want them to tell you but the truth?

I have been working in Norway i know their economy very well. Yes, the participants spend 6 weeks (planned) to fundraising for UFF norway, UFF Finland and UFF Sweden. The money is their property after they are raised.

This is different from for example IICD where participants raise money for the expenses connected to run an institute of that kind. Food need to be bought, airtickets paid, insurances, cars, houserent, salaries, information work etc. That is the way IICD makes their economy run. If you dont receive the money from a donor, an organization, a government you better raise the money yourself if you want it to be.

I think that you should try to study some more economics and maybe you will figure out how much it cost to run an institute of that kind. If you are interested in finding out what UFF does with the money you have had plenty of opportunities to do so. For example during your work weekend in Oslo that usually is happening for every team within the first month.

You can not just "shoot away" saying that "the moneys goes to Tvind! If you are dissatisfied with the program is one thing. That is not the same as the "money is paid under the table to Tvind". That is completely irrational.

What do you think that the Norwegain State authorized auditor is doing every year when he check through the books for the intstitute in Norway? Sleeping through it so that "Norway can channel money to some Tvind empire with a guru". Wake up. Learn how to count.

 


 
 

Hi to all. I've been in the norwegian school in hornsjo some years ago. the way tvind is earning the money is clear. students pay for all expenses that the so called "probably best school in the world" (the headmaster) has. then, a lot of their time the students spend by selling post cards. the money they earn goes go tvind. there is no real teaching on this mountain there. most of the day students teaching theirselves. you learn nothing what you really need in africa to help. if you ask where the money goes to, you always here the same: to humana people to people. but where does it go then. well ... back to tvind. that's what I found out after leaving that place there. I made researches in different places such as banks, universities and so on.


 
 

Please be more specific!


 
 

We are living in a diverse world. Some do not like that. We are living in a world where you "should" conform. Some do not like to conform. We are living in a world where you are learning the "truth" as something we should not understand or question. As least not if you have the "wrong opinion".

This website does not contain much of truth but the owners of the site acts like they are the truth.

 


 
 

I meant disfunctional not in the sense of not being able to accomplish anything or the intentions of the volunteers but because the whole system is placing people in impossible situations with little or no support and then blaming the individual when things don't go according to plan.


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

 


 
 

Hello Herman.

You are welcome to the info weekend at CCTG. Bring a lot of questions!!!

Greetings

CCTG


 
 

I am from CCTG and do certainly not agree that we are "disfuncional". All here are very well intended. That is true.


 
 

Amy, Glad you wrote. I agree that Tvind/TG is not "brain-washing" people although pressure to conform can be enormous. I've always thought the saddest thing about Tvind/TG is that you have so many well-intentioned people within an organization that is so disfunctional.

Herman: Good luck with the info weekend. See for yourself and remember the people at CCTG have opinions and agendas just like everyone who posts here. Just remember that the info weekend is CCTG at its best and that the reality of Humana in Africa is something entirely different as well.


 
 

Dear Amy. Thankyou for giving me some hope of starting in a team. I have decide to go for an info weekend and see for my self. This way will it be me and not other people who makes up my mind. Love Herman.


 
 

Hi Matt, I should have been more clear. I was volunteering 4 months before my training would have started and I was fundraising for my program fee. I certainly didn't have as much invested in the program as you did. If I had, I honestly couldn't say what I would have done ( although the fundraising probably would have done me in anyway). So, I also didn't start my training program. I did however see the other participants in their training period. Personally, having gone through an international development program at university, I don't think I would have had any problems with the courses besides feeling like I had done activities like them before(another reason for leaving). If I had stayed I would have used the six months as an opportunity to teach what I had learned in shcool, and gain experience in that sort of leadership role. However I did decide to leave, which obviousely means that I wasn't enjoying 100% of the program. I want to write on this site because some of the people in Etna were rather weary of the campus and I think accusations such as brainwashing and having to wash the headmasters' underwear (comment heard while there) is ridiculous and childish, and will definietly sway people from finding out more. I have not visited the other schools, but can safely say that these above did not take place in California. I totally agree with increased transparency of non-profits and do encourage people to research orgs that they are interested in fully. Amy.


 
 

Hi Amy,

Thanks for writing. First a response and then some questions. Two reasons I stayed with the program were (1) I had paid a significant chunk of money that I couldn't get back and (2) I was constantly pursing the hope that things would get better after the fund-raising period or after the building weekend or after we left the US or after we got back to the US. It keeps hope alive.

Quick questions. 1) Didn't you mind losing your program fee after you left? 2) What did you think about the training you were receiving to join the TCE program?

Matt


 
 

Hello, I am a past volunteer at Campus California, and I would like to share with you what I was doing. I arrived in California a few months before my 6 month prep-period to fundraise my program fee. I arrived excited and ready to work on the building. I had a blast! Tomas and Ruth are so nice and easy to get along with, they made moving to a new town really enjoyable. I began work on the building quite soon after I arrived and learned so much!! I was drywalling, laying down ceramic tile and putting in insulation. I hadn't done anything like that before. It was hard work, but that's what construction is! Living closely with people was also an experience and one that I cherish. Now that I am home I really miss having people around to interact with most of the time. I took my share of the responsibility for cooking and cleaning and that was perfectly fine. I learned to cook for1 2 people at once and made some amazing meals! I have never eaten so well in my life! A note on this site complained about the $3 per day, but I ate so many fruits and vegetables at every meal, you can teach me how to eat on $3 any day! I'm still trying to remember the recipes from the school to cook for my family! I left the school becuase I didn't enjoy fundraising at all, though some of the other participants really like it. You're speaking directly to people, and people on the street really respond. I would like to point out something that I noticed in some of the articles on this site. They are written by people who have gone throught he program. I think it's strange that these people complained about the program from the begining, yet still completed it. Obviousley, if you are working in a position that you are not happy in for a year, then your time spent will seem horrible to you and seem like a waste. That will happen with any job. Personally, I did not witness any brainwashing, nor believe it exists at the campus. When I told everyone that I was leaving, they were of course disappointed, but were very, very, kind. Nobody tried to 'brainwash' me into staying. I had some great times in California. Your free time is your own, and frequently a group of us would go on an amazing hike to a lake or waterfall and spend the afternnon outside. I hope that anyone interested in joining and has looked at this site will also go to an info weekend at one of the schools - this is not a committment to join! Whatever you do, you will get both sides of the story. If you have any questions, I will try to answer them. Thanks for this opportunity to tell people about my time in California. Amy.


 
 

Question...

Why do you call the Page Tvind alert? If it is obviously that Tvind is just an organisation of the TG. The Schools have properly not much to do with the TG. I would say that you rename the Page to www.TGALERT.org.uk and after wards do a little more for the Site... i mean.. just the look of it makes me almost Puke...

Bye then. (Anonymous)


 
 

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Reply from Frsig

In respond to the contribution bellow this:

First of all: The questions raised by me, has been raised by several others including many former members of TG.

Second: Ofcouse the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization. (I use the term "tvind" to cover all TG's activities, and because it was in this city that the organisation started out.)

And for the record: I'am happy that you try to go into and open dialog, but do not not find your argumentation creditable. Explanation follows:

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) It is not impossible to answer this question. What is interesting in your attempt to answer the question is that you indirectly admit, that the world of TG can be quiete confussing, since everybody find it hard to keep track of what is going on: The travelling highschool is just one of many "tvind" coporations, with the poupose to recrutte vollenters to humana projects, like forexampel the TCE-projet. And the humana-projects that the volenters join after they have left the travelling highschools, is the projects that should be evalueated, but tvind will not allow it, and the "books" are not accesable for outsideres - like they are in 99 pct of non-profit organisations.

WHY IS THAT?

b) It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others., and it is important secure such foundations are not misused, since it can harm the work of other well aid organisations. If money from this foundations are used to start up what you call " PRIVATE INITIATIVES" you are undermining the work of other aid-organisations, and a serious crime to humanity has been comitted.

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

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REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

We encourage you to research each topic for yourself: check out all the links, especially the ones that seem contrary to your views; question the motivation of the writer and publisher; and form your own opinion about the information that is being presented. We suggest that you treat all other news/information outlets in the same way - the media have strong biases which directly affect the way in which news and information is presented to you - and very often that leads to disinformation.


 
 

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

The answer to that is "No, if the money actually is being used in charitable purposes won't make the construction illegal even if the tax laws are being used maximally for the benefit of the contributors." (roughly translated)

I guess you are danish so you can read it on www.fonden.org

 

 


 
 

Reply from Frosig

To Jimmy You might be right that the windmill in Tvind is the one, that has produced the most energy of all wind mills, but it is only because it is one of the oldest, wich dosn't mean that it is the most effective. Compared to new winmills effectiveness, the investment in the old windmill at tvind is a very bad investment, if the main issue is protecting the enviroment.

Another important issue is that the income from the windmill doesn't go back to the foundation, but is used to finance profit orientated projects. In this perspective the money from the foundation was used to protect tvind investments (-energy production by windmills is a growing industri in Denmark).

Another example: Most of Tvinds forrest projekts er run like buisnesses and the workers treated very pour. This is quite odd considering that the projects has been financed by a humanitarian foundation.

frosig2001@yahoo


 
 

To Jimmy:

My complaints

(1) Before joining I was led to believe that fundraising could take many different forms but when I arrived the only choice was canvassing.

(2) We were told that the money that was being raised would go 100 percent to our project and then we found out that the school was taking 50 percent or some percentage. thye never actauly told us how mcuh.

(3) I asked for an explanation for how the school finances worked and was told that it was not my concern. When I continued to ask I was given an explanation that made no sense. I don't know if the person was ignorant or hiding things. When I asked for more details I was told that it was "secret" because "outsiders" were looking for ways to make trouble.

(4) The instruction that we were offered had nothing to do with what we planning to go do. It was also very disorgniized. when we asked for more help or time to study we were told that we couldn't becuase we had to meet the otehr priorities like fund-raising.

Is that enough?


 
 

Yes Froesig, I do think spending 150k USD for a new wing is to secure the enviroment. If not, a lot of oil has to be burned to produce the energy needed. Of course the windmill is a symbol, one that we would like to protect. But the money from the fund to this is money for enviromental protection, not to protect a symbol.

Wouldn't it be right to try to protect the windmill that's produced the most energy of all windmills, it's not the biggest anymore in matters of size, but it's still the one whos produced the most.

But it doesn't matter in this case, since by using the windmill secures the enviroment and therefore nothing bad has happened.

If you want more info about the windmill, talk to the responsible people, Allan and Britta, they can give you all the information you need, www.tvindkraft.dk

I start to get irritated with statements like "one of many exampels" give me more examples, I want fact, I don't want rumors, something that feels wrong, intuition or unconcrete irrelevant statements, give me fact. What else is so horrible about the fund (why are you changing the conversation after each and every answer I've given you?) give me facts please.

But maybe I'm to unqualified in the matter to listen to, the "sources" guy, how long time have I been here? Since it seems like 5 weeks for Maria is not long enough to answer the question if you can call home when you want.

Jimmy Selvin Sweden jimmy@dnsdk.dk

 

And to the person asking about the door person, ok, fair enough, what exactly is it you have to complaint about??

 

 

 


 
 

Maria....Looks like your comment got posted. I have to say that I've been following the message board for some time and have seen plenty of pro-Tvind posting so I doubt there is any editing going on.


 
 

Maria Rodrigues you have been with Tvind for how many weeks? According to my sources you have been with the school for only 5 weeks. Please teel me if I'am wrong.


 
 

I wonder if you post comments like mine? Comments that say "Here I am, working as part of the DRH Movement in Denmark and quite happy". Comments that say "I talk to my mother or anyone I want whenever I want on the phone, and I've gotten and sent plenty of mail, not to mention e-mail on the computer and internet connection that the school has provided me". No contact with the outside world? It's a joke, right?

Do you post comments that say "If someone wants to leave, they can leave, no questions asked and even the money we pay for room and board (much less, by the way, than what it would cost to live independantly in Denmark) is refunded as stated in our initial contracts".

Do you dare post comments from people actually living as a part of the organization who actually know what goes on here every day? We invite anyone to come visit any of our sites in Denmark personally and talk with us personally and see that we are not innocent victims of some "psycho cult" but active participants in program to educate ourselves about how we can do something nice for someone else in the world.

If you dare post this comment, then I dare all the readers to direct your questions about Tvind to me at africabound2002@mailcity.com or check out our website at www.drh-movement.org.

Thank you for posting this comment, if you do. Sincerely, Maria Rodrigues


 
 

To the door person, I tried talking with the people "in charge" and all I got was an explanation as to why I was wrong and how I was obstructing the cause.

 

 


 
 

Reply from frosig

Do you really consider using 150.000 US$ for a new wing to an old windmill, an act to scure the inviroment. The same money could have saved many lifes in other projects. I can only think of one reason why they used the money to this purpose - they wanted to protect their image, and the windmill is an important part of it - it has big symbolic value to the organisation.

The financing of the new wing is just one of many exampels of misuse of the foundations money, that are being investigated by the police, because the investment can not be justified by the foundations regulation. It is misuse of a humanitarian foundation, that could harm other humanitarian foundations, and thereby the lifes of inocent people.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

Do you still consider it an act to


 
 

Proof please. I would like to see proof. Why should anyone here believe any of this?


 
 

I do not know if the Humanitarian fund spent money on a new wing to the winddmill at Tvind. That can be read about at www.fonden.org

If that would be the case i think that it is good that a Humanitarian fond for environment support alternative and healthy energy production.

 


 
 

To Jimmy Why did TG spend money from a huminitarian foundation to pay for a new wing to the windmill ind tvind? Please explain that?

Reply from frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

A lot of babbling here today?


 
 

Use the door?

 

If you feel yourself unhappy in the situation you are in, do something about it, either you try to solve it, talk with the responsble ones, explain what you think is wrong etc..

Or if you preffer not solving things, walk out of the door.

Very simple

I guess that werever you are, they must have an entrance door that you can use....

 


 
 

PLEASE HELP ME!

I think I am being brainwashed and I don't know how to get out from here!


 
 

Froesig: "It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others.,"

Yes, that's true, therefore we don't do whatever with the money in the fond. Each person in the TG gives 15% (taxfree) of their salary to the fond, these money are being spent for enviromental, humanitarian and scientific projects.

The rest of the money (after tax) are put together into a common pot, and what we do with those money are non of your business, but I can mention that among many things the windmill, the first TCE area, buildings and personal things.

This is money that are our private money, the fond is a different matter. and we've done with those money you can read on www.fonden.org

 

"Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes."

so you are saying that our projects are bad?? how come that Botswana has taken TCE as their national HIV/AIDS fighting programme, many more Southern African countries are considering it. In Mocambique the DNS education aint just a teacher training education, it's THE Teacher training education.

All sanitarian help we've done to minimize the spread of diseases, they don't help preventing deaths? nutrition programmes, they are starving the people?

And to once more trying to clarify the question of outside examinors for the books...

The Danish government has twice done an extended validation of our book keeping, for a cost of 1.5million crowns each time, they didn't find anything wrong. We are hiring top class "revisors" with good reputations so that people know that they are doing a good job, the law requires us to have the books validated by outside examinors, the revisors are doing that. Fonden has been under investigation for several years, and still nothing has been found to put the finger on.

And another thing, as you probably realize, if you look with a critique eye into each and every single company, organisation or any kind of employee, you can always find something to whine about, this is no exception with Tvind, but in my opinion, considering the amount of investigations that's been made, very very very few mistakes has been found, None illegal anyway, correct me if I'm wrong.....

And Tvind is just a name, as have been explained before LG has started up several different organisations, schools, companies etc... Some are non profit, some are organisations, some are schools, some are developing organisations, some are strictly companies and some are probably something else. Different rules apply for every different type.

And a question, can you please specify transparency?? Do you mean like writing a letter to Jyllandsposten each day telling exactly what we've donne, what we're going to do, how much money we've spent, how much money we've earned, how much toiletpaper that's been used in the basement toilet in Bustrup??? Specify please.... Have you tried going to one of the so called Tvind schools and ask your questions there?? Maybe you will get an answer or maybe they have work to do so they don't have time to answer your questions, go there and see for yourself. Your welcome to DNS to have a look if you want.

Jimmy

PS Maybe you should ask UN why they spend 1million GB Pound on counting charity organisations.... DS


 
 

Hello all, I just want to say hello to James, if he ever turns up again at that page. How is it going for you, here is the "stupid german teacher", who would still work as a toolmaker, if he would not be employed by DRH Tvind. If anyone wants to test me, here I am. I think, I am quite smart. Why is it, James, that you cannot write your full name in the articles, are you afraid we are comming after you? Don't worry, we are busy helpin people, we don't have time for a hunt.

Marcus Kozok DRH Tvind :)


 
 

So where do you think that he money goes? Off course they always answer the same, that is where the money goes! What do you want them to tell you but the truth?

I have been working in Norway i know their economy very well. Yes, the participants spend 6 weeks (planned) to fundraising for UFF norway, UFF Finland and UFF Sweden. The money is their property after they are raised.

This is different from for example IICD where participants raise money for the expenses connected to run an institute of that kind. Food need to be bought, airtickets paid, insurances, cars, houserent, salaries, information work etc. That is the way IICD makes their economy run. If you dont receive the money from a donor, an organization, a government you better raise the money yourself if you want it to be.

I think that you should try to study some more economics and maybe you will figure out how much it cost to run an institute of that kind. If you are interested in finding out what UFF does with the money you have had plenty of opportunities to do so. For example during your work weekend in Oslo that usually is happening for every team within the first month.

You can not just "shoot away" saying that "the moneys goes to Tvind! If you are dissatisfied with the program is one thing. That is not the same as the "money is paid under the table to Tvind". That is completely irrational.

What do you think that the Norwegain State authorized auditor is doing every year when he check through the books for the intstitute in Norway? Sleeping through it so that "Norway can channel money to some Tvind empire with a guru". Wake up. Learn how to count.

 


 
 

Hi to all. I've been in the norwegian school in hornsjo some years ago. the way tvind is earning the money is clear. students pay for all expenses that the so called "probably best school in the world" (the headmaster) has. then, a lot of their time the students spend by selling post cards. the money they earn goes go tvind. there is no real teaching on this mountain there. most of the day students teaching theirselves. you learn nothing what you really need in africa to help. if you ask where the money goes to, you always here the same: to humana people to people. but where does it go then. well ... back to tvind. that's what I found out after leaving that place there. I made researches in different places such as banks, universities and so on.


 
 

Please be more specific!


 
 

We are living in a diverse world. Some do not like that. We are living in a world where you "should" conform. Some do not like to conform. We are living in a world where you are learning the "truth" as something we should not understand or question. As least not if you have the "wrong opinion".

This website does not contain much of truth but the owners of the site acts like they are the truth.

 


 
 

I meant disfunctional not in the sense of not being able to accomplish anything or the intentions of the volunteers but because the whole system is placing people in impossible situations with little or no support and then blaming the individual when things don't go according to plan.


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

 


 
 

Hello Herman.

You are welcome to the info weekend at CCTG. Bring a lot of questions!!!

Greetings

CCTG


 
 

I am from CCTG and do certainly not agree that we are "disfuncional". All here are very well intended. That is true.


 
 

Amy, Glad you wrote. I agree that Tvind/TG is not "brain-washing" people although pressure to conform can be enormous. I've always thought the saddest thing about Tvind/TG is that you have so many well-intentioned people within an organization that is so disfunctional.

Herman: Good luck with the info weekend. See for yourself and remember the people at CCTG have opinions and agendas just like everyone who posts here. Just remember that the info weekend is CCTG at its best and that the reality of Humana in Africa is something entirely different as well.


 
 

Dear Amy. Thankyou for giving me some hope of starting in a team. I have decide to go for an info weekend and see for my self. This way will it be me and not other people who makes up my mind. Love Herman.


 
 

Hi Matt, I should have been more clear. I was volunteering 4 months before my training would have started and I was fundraising for my program fee. I certainly didn't have as much invested in the program as you did. If I had, I honestly couldn't say what I would have done ( although the fundraising probably would have done me in anyway). So, I also didn't start my training program. I did however see the other participants in their training period. Personally, having gone through an international development program at university, I don't think I would have had any problems with the courses besides feeling like I had done activities like them before(another reason for leaving). If I had stayed I would have used the six months as an opportunity to teach what I had learned in shcool, and gain experience in that sort of leadership role. However I did decide to leave, which obviousely means that I wasn't enjoying 100% of the program. I want to write on this site because some of the people in Etna were rather weary of the campus and I think accusations such as brainwashing and having to wash the headmasters' underwear (comment heard while there) is ridiculous and childish, and will definietly sway people from finding out more. I have not visited the other schools, but can safely say that these above did not take place in California. I totally agree with increased transparency of non-profits and do encourage people to research orgs that they are interested in fully. Amy.


 
 

Hi Amy,

Thanks for writing. First a response and then some questions. Two reasons I stayed with the program were (1) I had paid a significant chunk of money that I couldn't get back and (2) I was constantly pursing the hope that things would get better after the fund-raising period or after the building weekend or after we left the US or after we got back to the US. It keeps hope alive.

Quick questions. 1) Didn't you mind losing your program fee after you left? 2) What did you think about the training you were receiving to join the TCE program?

Matt


 
 

Hello, I am a past volunteer at Campus California, and I would like to share with you what I was doing. I arrived in California a few months before my 6 month prep-period to fundraise my program fee. I arrived excited and ready to work on the building. I had a blast! Tomas and Ruth are so nice and easy to get along with, they made moving to a new town really enjoyable. I began work on the building quite soon after I arrived and learned so much!! I was drywalling, laying down ceramic tile and putting in insulation. I hadn't done anything like that before. It was hard work, but that's what construction is! Living closely with people was also an experience and one that I cherish. Now that I am home I really miss having people around to interact with most of the time. I took my share of the responsibility for cooking and cleaning and that was perfectly fine. I learned to cook for1 2 people at once and made some amazing meals! I have never eaten so well in my life! A note on this site complained about the $3 per day, but I ate so many fruits and vegetables at every meal, you can teach me how to eat on $3 any day! I'm still trying to remember the recipes from the school to cook for my family! I left the school becuase I didn't enjoy fundraising at all, though some of the other participants really like it. You're speaking directly to people, and people on the street really respond. I would like to point out something that I noticed in some of the articles on this site. They are written by people who have gone throught he program. I think it's strange that these people complained about the program from the begining, yet still completed it. Obviousley, if you are working in a position that you are not happy in for a year, then your time spent will seem horrible to you and seem like a waste. That will happen with any job. Personally, I did not witness any brainwashing, nor believe it exists at the campus. When I told everyone that I was leaving, they were of course disappointed, but were very, very, kind. Nobody tried to 'brainwash' me into staying. I had some great times in California. Your free time is your own, and frequently a group of us would go on an amazing hike to a lake or waterfall and spend the afternnon outside. I hope that anyone interested in joining and has looked at this site will also go to an info weekend at one of the schools - this is not a committment to join! Whatever you do, you will get both sides of the story. If you have any questions, I will try to answer them. Thanks for this opportunity to tell people about my time in California. Amy.


 
 

Question...

Why do you call the Page Tvind alert? If it is obviously that Tvind is just an organisation of the TG. The Schools have properly not much to do with the TG. I would say that you rename the Page to www.TGALERT.org.uk and after wards do a little more for the Site... i mean.. just the look of it makes me almost Puke...

Bye then. (Anonymous)


 
 

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Reply from Frsig

In respond to the contribution bellow this:

First of all: The questions raised by me, has been raised by several others including many former members of TG.

Second: Ofcouse the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization. (I use the term "tvind" to cover all TG's activities, and because it was in this city that the organisation started out.)

And for the record: I'am happy that you try to go into and open dialog, but do not not find your argumentation creditable. Explanation follows:

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) It is not impossible to answer this question. What is interesting in your attempt to answer the question is that you indirectly admit, that the world of TG can be quiete confussing, since everybody find it hard to keep track of what is going on: The travelling highschool is just one of many "tvind" coporations, with the poupose to recrutte vollenters to humana projects, like forexampel the TCE-projet. And the humana-projects that the volenters join after they have left the travelling highschools, is the projects that should be evalueated, but tvind will not allow it, and the "books" are not accesable for outsideres - like they are in 99 pct of non-profit organisations.

WHY IS THAT?

b) It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others., and it is important secure such foundations are not misused, since it can harm the work of other well aid organisations. If money from this foundations are used to start up what you call " PRIVATE INITIATIVES" you are undermining the work of other aid-organisations, and a serious crime to humanity has been comitted.

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

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REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

I guess you are danish so you can read it on www.fonden.org

 

 


 
 

Reply from Frosig

To Jimmy You might be right that the windmill in Tvind is the one, that has produced the most energy of all wind mills, but it is only because it is one of the oldest, wich dosn't mean that it is the most effective. Compared to new winmills effectiveness, the investment in the old windmill at tvind is a very bad investment, if the main issue is protecting the enviroment.

Another important issue is that the income from the windmill doesn't go back to the foundation, but is used to finance profit orientated projects. In this perspective the money from the foundation was used to protect tvind investments (-energy production by windmills is a growing industri in Denmark).

Another example: Most of Tvinds forrest projekts er run like buisnesses and the workers treated very pour. This is quite odd considering that the projects has been financed by a humanitarian foundation.

frosig2001@yahoo


 
 

To Jimmy:

My complaints

(1) Before joining I was led to believe that fundraising could take many different forms but when I arrived the only choice was canvassing.

(2) We were told that the money that was being raised would go 100 percent to our project and then we found out that the school was taking 50 percent or some percentage. thye never actauly told us how mcuh.

(3) I asked for an explanation for how the school finances worked and was told that it was not my concern. When I continued to ask I was given an explanation that made no sense. I don't know if the person was ignorant or hiding things. When I asked for more details I was told that it was "secret" because "outsiders" were looking for ways to make trouble.

(4) The instruction that we were offered had nothing to do with what we planning to go do. It was also very disorgniized. when we asked for more help or time to study we were told that we couldn't becuase we had to meet the otehr priorities like fund-raising.

Is that enough?


 
 

Yes Froesig, I do think spending 150k USD for a new wing is to secure the enviroment. If not, a lot of oil has to be burned to produce the energy needed. Of course the windmill is a symbol, one that we would like to protect. But the money from the fund to this is money for enviromental protection, not to protect a symbol.

Wouldn't it be right to try to protect the windmill that's produced the most energy of all windmills, it's not the biggest anymore in matters of size, but it's still the one whos produced the most.

But it doesn't matter in this case, since by using the windmill secures the enviroment and therefore nothing bad has happened.

If you want more info about the windmill, talk to the responsible people, Allan and Britta, they can give you all the information you need, www.tvindkraft.dk

I start to get irritated with statements like "one of many exampels" give me more examples, I want fact, I don't want rumors, something that feels wrong, intuition or unconcrete irrelevant statements, give me fact. What else is so horrible about the fund (why are you changing the conversation after each and every answer I've given you?) give me facts please.

But maybe I'm to unqualified in the matter to listen to, the "sources" guy, how long time have I been here? Since it seems like 5 weeks for Maria is not long enough to answer the question if you can call home when you want.

Jimmy Selvin Sweden jimmy@dnsdk.dk

 

And to the person asking about the door person, ok, fair enough, what exactly is it you have to complaint about??

 

 

 


 
 

Maria....Looks like your comment got posted. I have to say that I've been following the message board for some time and have seen plenty of pro-Tvind posting so I doubt there is any editing going on.


 
 

Maria Rodrigues you have been with Tvind for how many weeks? According to my sources you have been with the school for only 5 weeks. Please teel me if I'am wrong.


 
 

I wonder if you post comments like mine? Comments that say "Here I am, working as part of the DRH Movement in Denmark and quite happy". Comments that say "I talk to my mother or anyone I want whenever I want on the phone, and I've gotten and sent plenty of mail, not to mention e-mail on the computer and internet connection that the school has provided me". No contact with the outside world? It's a joke, right?

Do you post comments that say "If someone wants to leave, they can leave, no questions asked and even the money we pay for room and board (much less, by the way, than what it would cost to live independantly in Denmark) is refunded as stated in our initial contracts".

Do you dare post comments from people actually living as a part of the organization who actually know what goes on here every day? We invite anyone to come visit any of our sites in Denmark personally and talk with us personally and see that we are not innocent victims of some "psycho cult" but active participants in program to educate ourselves about how we can do something nice for someone else in the world.

If you dare post this comment, then I dare all the readers to direct your questions about Tvind to me at africabound2002@mailcity.com or check out our website at www.drh-movement.org.

Thank you for posting this comment, if you do. Sincerely, Maria Rodrigues


 
 

To the door person, I tried talking with the people "in charge" and all I got was an explanation as to why I was wrong and how I was obstructing the cause.

 

 


 
 

Reply from frosig

Do you really consider using 150.000 US$ for a new wing to an old windmill, an act to scure the inviroment. The same money could have saved many lifes in other projects. I can only think of one reason why they used the money to this purpose - they wanted to protect their image, and the windmill is an important part of it - it has big symbolic value to the organisation.

The financing of the new wing is just one of many exampels of misuse of the foundations money, that are being investigated by the police, because the investment can not be justified by the foundations regulation. It is misuse of a humanitarian foundation, that could harm other humanitarian foundations, and thereby the lifes of inocent people.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

Do you still consider it an act to


 
 

Proof please. I would like to see proof. Why should anyone here believe any of this?


 
 

I do not know if the Humanitarian fund spent money on a new wing to the winddmill at Tvind. That can be read about at www.fonden.org

If that would be the case i think that it is good that a Humanitarian fond for environment support alternative and healthy energy production.

 


 
 

To Jimmy Why did TG spend money from a huminitarian foundation to pay for a new wing to the windmill ind tvind? Please explain that?

Reply from frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

A lot of babbling here today?


 
 

Use the door?

 

If you feel yourself unhappy in the situation you are in, do something about it, either you try to solve it, talk with the responsble ones, explain what you think is wrong etc..

Or if you preffer not solving things, walk out of the door.

Very simple

I guess that werever you are, they must have an entrance door that you can use....

 


 
 

PLEASE HELP ME!

I think I am being brainwashed and I don't know how to get out from here!


 
 

Froesig: "It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others.,"

Yes, that's true, therefore we don't do whatever with the money in the fond. Each person in the TG gives 15% (taxfree) of their salary to the fond, these money are being spent for enviromental, humanitarian and scientific projects.

The rest of the money (after tax) are put together into a common pot, and what we do with those money are non of your business, but I can mention that among many things the windmill, the first TCE area, buildings and personal things.

This is money that are our private money, the fond is a different matter. and we've done with those money you can read on www.fonden.org

 

"Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes."

so you are saying that our projects are bad?? how come that Botswana has taken TCE as their national HIV/AIDS fighting programme, many more Southern African countries are considering it. In Mocambique the DNS education aint just a teacher training education, it's THE Teacher training education.

All sanitarian help we've done to minimize the spread of diseases, they don't help preventing deaths? nutrition programmes, they are starving the people?

And to once more trying to clarify the question of outside examinors for the books...

The Danish government has twice done an extended validation of our book keeping, for a cost of 1.5million crowns each time, they didn't find anything wrong. We are hiring top class "revisors" with good reputations so that people know that they are doing a good job, the law requires us to have the books validated by outside examinors, the revisors are doing that. Fonden has been under investigation for several years, and still nothing has been found to put the finger on.

And another thing, as you probably realize, if you look with a critique eye into each and every single company, organisation or any kind of employee, you can always find something to whine about, this is no exception with Tvind, but in my opinion, considering the amount of investigations that's been made, very very very few mistakes has been found, None illegal anyway, correct me if I'm wrong.....

And Tvind is just a name, as have been explained before LG has started up several different organisations, schools, companies etc... Some are non profit, some are organisations, some are schools, some are developing organisations, some are strictly companies and some are probably something else. Different rules apply for every different type.

And a question, can you please specify transparency?? Do you mean like writing a letter to Jyllandsposten each day telling exactly what we've donne, what we're going to do, how much money we've spent, how much money we've earned, how much toiletpaper that's been used in the basement toilet in Bustrup??? Specify please.... Have you tried going to one of the so called Tvind schools and ask your questions there?? Maybe you will get an answer or maybe they have work to do so they don't have time to answer your questions, go there and see for yourself. Your welcome to DNS to have a look if you want.

Jimmy

PS Maybe you should ask UN why they spend 1million GB Pound on counting charity organisations.... DS


 
 

Hello all, I just want to say hello to James, if he ever turns up again at that page. How is it going for you, here is the "stupid german teacher", who would still work as a toolmaker, if he would not be employed by DRH Tvind. If anyone wants to test me, here I am. I think, I am quite smart. Why is it, James, that you cannot write your full name in the articles, are you afraid we are comming after you? Don't worry, we are busy helpin people, we don't have time for a hunt.

Marcus Kozok DRH Tvind :)


 
 

So where do you think that he money goes? Off course they always answer the same, that is where the money goes! What do you want them to tell you but the truth?

I have been working in Norway i know their economy very well. Yes, the participants spend 6 weeks (planned) to fundraising for UFF norway, UFF Finland and UFF Sweden. The money is their property after they are raised.

This is different from for example IICD where participants raise money for the expenses connected to run an institute of that kind. Food need to be bought, airtickets paid, insurances, cars, houserent, salaries, information work etc. That is the way IICD makes their economy run. If you dont receive the money from a donor, an organization, a government you better raise the money yourself if you want it to be.

I think that you should try to study some more economics and maybe you will figure out how much it cost to run an institute of that kind. If you are interested in finding out what UFF does with the money you have had plenty of opportunities to do so. For example during your work weekend in Oslo that usually is happening for every team within the first month.

You can not just "shoot away" saying that "the moneys goes to Tvind! If you are dissatisfied with the program is one thing. That is not the same as the "money is paid under the table to Tvind". That is completely irrational.

What do you think that the Norwegain State authorized auditor is doing every year when he check through the books for the intstitute in Norway? Sleeping through it so that "Norway can channel money to some Tvind empire with a guru". Wake up. Learn how to count.

 


 
 

Hi to all. I've been in the norwegian school in hornsjo some years ago. the way tvind is earning the money is clear. students pay for all expenses that the so called "probably best school in the world" (the headmaster) has. then, a lot of their time the students spend by selling post cards. the money they earn goes go tvind. there is no real teaching on this mountain there. most of the day students teaching theirselves. you learn nothing what you really need in africa to help. if you ask where the money goes to, you always here the same: to humana people to people. but where does it go then. well ... back to tvind. that's what I found out after leaving that place there. I made researches in different places such as banks, universities and so on.


 
 

Please be more specific!


 
 

We are living in a diverse world. Some do not like that. We are living in a world where you "should" conform. Some do not like to conform. We are living in a world where you are learning the "truth" as something we should not understand or question. As least not if you have the "wrong opinion".

This website does not contain much of truth but the owners of the site acts like they are the truth.

 


 
 

I meant disfunctional not in the sense of not being able to accomplish anything or the intentions of the volunteers but because the whole system is placing people in impossible situations with little or no support and then blaming the individual when things don't go according to plan.


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

 


 
 

Hello Herman.

You are welcome to the info weekend at CCTG. Bring a lot of questions!!!

Greetings

CCTG


 
 

I am from CCTG and do certainly not agree that we are "disfuncional". All here are very well intended. That is true.


 
 

Amy, Glad you wrote. I agree that Tvind/TG is not "brain-washing" people although pressure to conform can be enormous. I've always thought the saddest thing about Tvind/TG is that you have so many well-intentioned people within an organization that is so disfunctional.

Herman: Good luck with the info weekend. See for yourself and remember the people at CCTG have opinions and agendas just like everyone who posts here. Just remember that the info weekend is CCTG at its best and that the reality of Humana in Africa is something entirely different as well.


 
 

Dear Amy. Thankyou for giving me some hope of starting in a team. I have decide to go for an info weekend and see for my self. This way will it be me and not other people who makes up my mind. Love Herman.


 
 

Hi Matt, I should have been more clear. I was volunteering 4 months before my training would have started and I was fundraising for my program fee. I certainly didn't have as much invested in the program as you did. If I had, I honestly couldn't say what I would have done ( although the fundraising probably would have done me in anyway). So, I also didn't start my training program. I did however see the other participants in their training period. Personally, having gone through an international development program at university, I don't think I would have had any problems with the courses besides feeling like I had done activities like them before(another reason for leaving). If I had stayed I would have used the six months as an opportunity to teach what I had learned in shcool, and gain experience in that sort of leadership role. However I did decide to leave, which obviousely means that I wasn't enjoying 100% of the program. I want to write on this site because some of the people in Etna were rather weary of the campus and I think accusations such as brainwashing and having to wash the headmasters' underwear (comment heard while there) is ridiculous and childish, and will definietly sway people from finding out more. I have not visited the other schools, but can safely say that these above did not take place in California. I totally agree with increased transparency of non-profits and do encourage people to research orgs that they are interested in fully. Amy.


 
 

Hi Amy,

Thanks for writing. First a response and then some questions. Two reasons I stayed with the program were (1) I had paid a significant chunk of money that I couldn't get back and (2) I was constantly pursing the hope that things would get better after the fund-raising period or after the building weekend or after we left the US or after we got back to the US. It keeps hope alive.

Quick questions. 1) Didn't you mind losing your program fee after you left? 2) What did you think about the training you were receiving to join the TCE program?

Matt


 
 

Hello, I am a past volunteer at Campus California, and I would like to share with you what I was doing. I arrived in California a few months before my 6 month prep-period to fundraise my program fee. I arrived excited and ready to work on the building. I had a blast! Tomas and Ruth are so nice and easy to get along with, they made moving to a new town really enjoyable. I began work on the building quite soon after I arrived and learned so much!! I was drywalling, laying down ceramic tile and putting in insulation. I hadn't done anything like that before. It was hard work, but that's what construction is! Living closely with people was also an experience and one that I cherish. Now that I am home I really miss having people around to interact with most of the time. I took my share of the responsibility for cooking and cleaning and that was perfectly fine. I learned to cook for1 2 people at once and made some amazing meals! I have never eaten so well in my life! A note on this site complained about the $3 per day, but I ate so many fruits and vegetables at every meal, you can teach me how to eat on $3 any day! I'm still trying to remember the recipes from the school to cook for my family! I left the school becuase I didn't enjoy fundraising at all, though some of the other participants really like it. You're speaking directly to people, and people on the street really respond. I would like to point out something that I noticed in some of the articles on this site. They are written by people who have gone throught he program. I think it's strange that these people complained about the program from the begining, yet still completed it. Obviousley, if you are working in a position that you are not happy in for a year, then your time spent will seem horrible to you and seem like a waste. That will happen with any job. Personally, I did not witness any brainwashing, nor believe it exists at the campus. When I told everyone that I was leaving, they were of course disappointed, but were very, very, kind. Nobody tried to 'brainwash' me into staying. I had some great times in California. Your free time is your own, and frequently a group of us would go on an amazing hike to a lake or waterfall and spend the afternnon outside. I hope that anyone interested in joining and has looked at this site will also go to an info weekend at one of the schools - this is not a committment to join! Whatever you do, you will get both sides of the story. If you have any questions, I will try to answer them. Thanks for this opportunity to tell people about my time in California. Amy.


 
 

Question...

Why do you call the Page Tvind alert? If it is obviously that Tvind is just an organisation of the TG. The Schools have properly not much to do with the TG. I would say that you rename the Page to www.TGALERT.org.uk and after wards do a little more for the Site... i mean.. just the look of it makes me almost Puke...

Bye then. (Anonymous)


 
 

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Reply from Frsig

In respond to the contribution bellow this:

First of all: The questions raised by me, has been raised by several others including many former members of TG.

Second: Ofcouse the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization. (I use the term "tvind" to cover all TG's activities, and because it was in this city that the organisation started out.)

And for the record: I'am happy that you try to go into and open dialog, but do not not find your argumentation creditable. Explanation follows:

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) It is not impossible to answer this question. What is interesting in your attempt to answer the question is that you indirectly admit, that the world of TG can be quiete confussing, since everybody find it hard to keep track of what is going on: The travelling highschool is just one of many "tvind" coporations, with the poupose to recrutte vollenters to humana projects, like forexampel the TCE-projet. And the humana-projects that the volenters join after they have left the travelling highschools, is the projects that should be evalueated, but tvind will not allow it, and the "books" are not accesable for outsideres - like they are in 99 pct of non-profit organisations.

WHY IS THAT?

b) It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others., and it is important secure such foundations are not misused, since it can harm the work of other well aid organisations. If money from this foundations are used to start up what you call " PRIVATE INITIATIVES" you are undermining the work of other aid-organisations, and a serious crime to humanity has been comitted.

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

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REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

 

 


 
 

Reply from Frosig

To Jimmy You might be right that the windmill in Tvind is the one, that has produced the most energy of all wind mills, but it is only because it is one of the oldest, wich dosn't mean that it is the most effective. Compared to new winmills effectiveness, the investment in the old windmill at tvind is a very bad investment, if the main issue is protecting the enviroment.

Another important issue is that the income from the windmill doesn't go back to the foundation, but is used to finance profit orientated projects. In this perspective the money from the foundation was used to protect tvind investments (-energy production by windmills is a growing industri in Denmark).

Another example: Most of Tvinds forrest projekts er run like buisnesses and the workers treated very pour. This is quite odd considering that the projects has been financed by a humanitarian foundation.

frosig2001@yahoo


 
 

To Jimmy:

My complaints

(1) Before joining I was led to believe that fundraising could take many different forms but when I arrived the only choice was canvassing.

(2) We were told that the money that was being raised would go 100 percent to our project and then we found out that the school was taking 50 percent or some percentage. thye never actauly told us how mcuh.

(3) I asked for an explanation for how the school finances worked and was told that it was not my concern. When I continued to ask I was given an explanation that made no sense. I don't know if the person was ignorant or hiding things. When I asked for more details I was told that it was "secret" because "outsiders" were looking for ways to make trouble.

(4) The instruction that we were offered had nothing to do with what we planning to go do. It was also very disorgniized. when we asked for more help or time to study we were told that we couldn't becuase we had to meet the otehr priorities like fund-raising.

Is that enough?


 
 

Yes Froesig, I do think spending 150k USD for a new wing is to secure the enviroment. If not, a lot of oil has to be burned to produce the energy needed. Of course the windmill is a symbol, one that we would like to protect. But the money from the fund to this is money for enviromental protection, not to protect a symbol.

Wouldn't it be right to try to protect the windmill that's produced the most energy of all windmills, it's not the biggest anymore in matters of size, but it's still the one whos produced the most.

But it doesn't matter in this case, since by using the windmill secures the enviroment and therefore nothing bad has happened.

If you want more info about the windmill, talk to the responsible people, Allan and Britta, they can give you all the information you need, www.tvindkraft.dk

I start to get irritated with statements like "one of many exampels" give me more examples, I want fact, I don't want rumors, something that feels wrong, intuition or unconcrete irrelevant statements, give me fact. What else is so horrible about the fund (why are you changing the conversation after each and every answer I've given you?) give me facts please.

But maybe I'm to unqualified in the matter to listen to, the "sources" guy, how long time have I been here? Since it seems like 5 weeks for Maria is not long enough to answer the question if you can call home when you want.

Jimmy Selvin Sweden jimmy@dnsdk.dk

 

And to the person asking about the door person, ok, fair enough, what exactly is it you have to complaint about??

 

 

 


 
 

Maria....Looks like your comment got posted. I have to say that I've been following the message board for some time and have seen plenty of pro-Tvind posting so I doubt there is any editing going on.


 
 

Maria Rodrigues you have been with Tvind for how many weeks? According to my sources you have been with the school for only 5 weeks. Please teel me if I'am wrong.


 
 

I wonder if you post comments like mine? Comments that say "Here I am, working as part of the DRH Movement in Denmark and quite happy". Comments that say "I talk to my mother or anyone I want whenever I want on the phone, and I've gotten and sent plenty of mail, not to mention e-mail on the computer and internet connection that the school has provided me". No contact with the outside world? It's a joke, right?

Do you post comments that say "If someone wants to leave, they can leave, no questions asked and even the money we pay for room and board (much less, by the way, than what it would cost to live independantly in Denmark) is refunded as stated in our initial contracts".

Do you dare post comments from people actually living as a part of the organization who actually know what goes on here every day? We invite anyone to come visit any of our sites in Denmark personally and talk with us personally and see that we are not innocent victims of some "psycho cult" but active participants in program to educate ourselves about how we can do something nice for someone else in the world.

If you dare post this comment, then I dare all the readers to direct your questions about Tvind to me at africabound2002@mailcity.com or check out our website at www.drh-movement.org.

Thank you for posting this comment, if you do. Sincerely, Maria Rodrigues


 
 

To the door person, I tried talking with the people "in charge" and all I got was an explanation as to why I was wrong and how I was obstructing the cause.

 

 


 
 

Reply from frosig

Do you really consider using 150.000 US$ for a new wing to an old windmill, an act to scure the inviroment. The same money could have saved many lifes in other projects. I can only think of one reason why they used the money to this purpose - they wanted to protect their image, and the windmill is an important part of it - it has big symbolic value to the organisation.

The financing of the new wing is just one of many exampels of misuse of the foundations money, that are being investigated by the police, because the investment can not be justified by the foundations regulation. It is misuse of a humanitarian foundation, that could harm other humanitarian foundations, and thereby the lifes of inocent people.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

Do you still consider it an act to


 
 

Proof please. I would like to see proof. Why should anyone here believe any of this?


 
 

I do not know if the Humanitarian fund spent money on a new wing to the winddmill at Tvind. That can be read about at www.fonden.org

If that would be the case i think that it is good that a Humanitarian fond for environment support alternative and healthy energy production.

 


 
 

To Jimmy Why did TG spend money from a huminitarian foundation to pay for a new wing to the windmill ind tvind? Please explain that?

Reply from frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

A lot of babbling here today?


 
 

Use the door?

 

If you feel yourself unhappy in the situation you are in, do something about it, either you try to solve it, talk with the responsble ones, explain what you think is wrong etc..

Or if you preffer not solving things, walk out of the door.

Very simple

I guess that werever you are, they must have an entrance door that you can use....

 


 
 

PLEASE HELP ME!

I think I am being brainwashed and I don't know how to get out from here!


 
 

Froesig: "It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others.,"

Yes, that's true, therefore we don't do whatever with the money in the fond. Each person in the TG gives 15% (taxfree) of their salary to the fond, these money are being spent for enviromental, humanitarian and scientific projects.

The rest of the money (after tax) are put together into a common pot, and what we do with those money are non of your business, but I can mention that among many things the windmill, the first TCE area, buildings and personal things.

This is money that are our private money, the fond is a different matter. and we've done with those money you can read on www.fonden.org

 

"Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes."

so you are saying that our projects are bad?? how come that Botswana has taken TCE as their national HIV/AIDS fighting programme, many more Southern African countries are considering it. In Mocambique the DNS education aint just a teacher training education, it's THE Teacher training education.

All sanitarian help we've done to minimize the spread of diseases, they don't help preventing deaths? nutrition programmes, they are starving the people?

And to once more trying to clarify the question of outside examinors for the books...

The Danish government has twice done an extended validation of our book keeping, for a cost of 1.5million crowns each time, they didn't find anything wrong. We are hiring top class "revisors" with good reputations so that people know that they are doing a good job, the law requires us to have the books validated by outside examinors, the revisors are doing that. Fonden has been under investigation for several years, and still nothing has been found to put the finger on.

And another thing, as you probably realize, if you look with a critique eye into each and every single company, organisation or any kind of employee, you can always find something to whine about, this is no exception with Tvind, but in my opinion, considering the amount of investigations that's been made, very very very few mistakes has been found, None illegal anyway, correct me if I'm wrong.....

And Tvind is just a name, as have been explained before LG has started up several different organisations, schools, companies etc... Some are non profit, some are organisations, some are schools, some are developing organisations, some are strictly companies and some are probably something else. Different rules apply for every different type.

And a question, can you please specify transparency?? Do you mean like writing a letter to Jyllandsposten each day telling exactly what we've donne, what we're going to do, how much money we've spent, how much money we've earned, how much toiletpaper that's been used in the basement toilet in Bustrup??? Specify please.... Have you tried going to one of the so called Tvind schools and ask your questions there?? Maybe you will get an answer or maybe they have work to do so they don't have time to answer your questions, go there and see for yourself. Your welcome to DNS to have a look if you want.

Jimmy

PS Maybe you should ask UN why they spend 1million GB Pound on counting charity organisations.... DS


 
 

Hello all, I just want to say hello to James, if he ever turns up again at that page. How is it going for you, here is the "stupid german teacher", who would still work as a toolmaker, if he would not be employed by DRH Tvind. If anyone wants to test me, here I am. I think, I am quite smart. Why is it, James, that you cannot write your full name in the articles, are you afraid we are comming after you? Don't worry, we are busy helpin people, we don't have time for a hunt.

Marcus Kozok DRH Tvind :)


 
 

So where do you think that he money goes? Off course they always answer the same, that is where the money goes! What do you want them to tell you but the truth?

I have been working in Norway i know their economy very well. Yes, the participants spend 6 weeks (planned) to fundraising for UFF norway, UFF Finland and UFF Sweden. The money is their property after they are raised.

This is different from for example IICD where participants raise money for the expenses connected to run an institute of that kind. Food need to be bought, airtickets paid, insurances, cars, houserent, salaries, information work etc. That is the way IICD makes their economy run. If you dont receive the money from a donor, an organization, a government you better raise the money yourself if you want it to be.

I think that you should try to study some more economics and maybe you will figure out how much it cost to run an institute of that kind. If you are interested in finding out what UFF does with the money you have had plenty of opportunities to do so. For example during your work weekend in Oslo that usually is happening for every team within the first month.

You can not just "shoot away" saying that "the moneys goes to Tvind! If you are dissatisfied with the program is one thing. That is not the same as the "money is paid under the table to Tvind". That is completely irrational.

What do you think that the Norwegain State authorized auditor is doing every year when he check through the books for the intstitute in Norway? Sleeping through it so that "Norway can channel money to some Tvind empire with a guru". Wake up. Learn how to count.

 


 
 

Hi to all. I've been in the norwegian school in hornsjo some years ago. the way tvind is earning the money is clear. students pay for all expenses that the so called "probably best school in the world" (the headmaster) has. then, a lot of their time the students spend by selling post cards. the money they earn goes go tvind. there is no real teaching on this mountain there. most of the day students teaching theirselves. you learn nothing what you really need in africa to help. if you ask where the money goes to, you always here the same: to humana people to people. but where does it go then. well ... back to tvind. that's what I found out after leaving that place there. I made researches in different places such as banks, universities and so on.


 
 

Please be more specific!


 
 

We are living in a diverse world. Some do not like that. We are living in a world where you "should" conform. Some do not like to conform. We are living in a world where you are learning the "truth" as something we should not understand or question. As least not if you have the "wrong opinion".

This website does not contain much of truth but the owners of the site acts like they are the truth.

 


 
 

I meant disfunctional not in the sense of not being able to accomplish anything or the intentions of the volunteers but because the whole system is placing people in impossible situations with little or no support and then blaming the individual when things don't go according to plan.


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

 


 
 

Hello Herman.

You are welcome to the info weekend at CCTG. Bring a lot of questions!!!

Greetings

CCTG


 
 

I am from CCTG and do certainly not agree that we are "disfuncional". All here are very well intended. That is true.


 
 

Amy, Glad you wrote. I agree that Tvind/TG is not "brain-washing" people although pressure to conform can be enormous. I've always thought the saddest thing about Tvind/TG is that you have so many well-intentioned people within an organization that is so disfunctional.

Herman: Good luck with the info weekend. See for yourself and remember the people at CCTG have opinions and agendas just like everyone who posts here. Just remember that the info weekend is CCTG at its best and that the reality of Humana in Africa is something entirely different as well.


 
 

Dear Amy. Thankyou for giving me some hope of starting in a team. I have decide to go for an info weekend and see for my self. This way will it be me and not other people who makes up my mind. Love Herman.


 
 

Hi Matt, I should have been more clear. I was volunteering 4 months before my training would have started and I was fundraising for my program fee. I certainly didn't have as much invested in the program as you did. If I had, I honestly couldn't say what I would have done ( although the fundraising probably would have done me in anyway). So, I also didn't start my training program. I did however see the other participants in their training period. Personally, having gone through an international development program at university, I don't think I would have had any problems with the courses besides feeling like I had done activities like them before(another reason for leaving). If I had stayed I would have used the six months as an opportunity to teach what I had learned in shcool, and gain experience in that sort of leadership role. However I did decide to leave, which obviousely means that I wasn't enjoying 100% of the program. I want to write on this site because some of the people in Etna were rather weary of the campus and I think accusations such as brainwashing and having to wash the headmasters' underwear (comment heard while there) is ridiculous and childish, and will definietly sway people from finding out more. I have not visited the other schools, but can safely say that these above did not take place in California. I totally agree with increased transparency of non-profits and do encourage people to research orgs that they are interested in fully. Amy.


 
 

Hi Amy,

Thanks for writing. First a response and then some questions. Two reasons I stayed with the program were (1) I had paid a significant chunk of money that I couldn't get back and (2) I was constantly pursing the hope that things would get better after the fund-raising period or after the building weekend or after we left the US or after we got back to the US. It keeps hope alive.

Quick questions. 1) Didn't you mind losing your program fee after you left? 2) What did you think about the training you were receiving to join the TCE program?

Matt


 
 

Hello, I am a past volunteer at Campus California, and I would like to share with you what I was doing. I arrived in California a few months before my 6 month prep-period to fundraise my program fee. I arrived excited and ready to work on the building. I had a blast! Tomas and Ruth are so nice and easy to get along with, they made moving to a new town really enjoyable. I began work on the building quite soon after I arrived and learned so much!! I was drywalling, laying down ceramic tile and putting in insulation. I hadn't done anything like that before. It was hard work, but that's what construction is! Living closely with people was also an experience and one that I cherish. Now that I am home I really miss having people around to interact with most of the time. I took my share of the responsibility for cooking and cleaning and that was perfectly fine. I learned to cook for1 2 people at once and made some amazing meals! I have never eaten so well in my life! A note on this site complained about the $3 per day, but I ate so many fruits and vegetables at every meal, you can teach me how to eat on $3 any day! I'm still trying to remember the recipes from the school to cook for my family! I left the school becuase I didn't enjoy fundraising at all, though some of the other participants really like it. You're speaking directly to people, and people on the street really respond. I would like to point out something that I noticed in some of the articles on this site. They are written by people who have gone throught he program. I think it's strange that these people complained about the program from the begining, yet still completed it. Obviousley, if you are working in a position that you are not happy in for a year, then your time spent will seem horrible to you and seem like a waste. That will happen with any job. Personally, I did not witness any brainwashing, nor believe it exists at the campus. When I told everyone that I was leaving, they were of course disappointed, but were very, very, kind. Nobody tried to 'brainwash' me into staying. I had some great times in California. Your free time is your own, and frequently a group of us would go on an amazing hike to a lake or waterfall and spend the afternnon outside. I hope that anyone interested in joining and has looked at this site will also go to an info weekend at one of the schools - this is not a committment to join! Whatever you do, you will get both sides of the story. If you have any questions, I will try to answer them. Thanks for this opportunity to tell people about my time in California. Amy.


 
 

Question...

Why do you call the Page Tvind alert? If it is obviously that Tvind is just an organisation of the TG. The Schools have properly not much to do with the TG. I would say that you rename the Page to www.TGALERT.org.uk and after wards do a little more for the Site... i mean.. just the look of it makes me almost Puke...

Bye then. (Anonymous)


 
 

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Reply from Frsig

In respond to the contribution bellow this:

First of all: The questions raised by me, has been raised by several others including many former members of TG.

Second: Ofcouse the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization. (I use the term "tvind" to cover all TG's activities, and because it was in this city that the organisation started out.)

And for the record: I'am happy that you try to go into and open dialog, but do not not find your argumentation creditable. Explanation follows:

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) It is not impossible to answer this question. What is interesting in your attempt to answer the question is that you indirectly admit, that the world of TG can be quiete confussing, since everybody find it hard to keep track of what is going on: The travelling highschool is just one of many "tvind" coporations, with the poupose to recrutte vollenters to humana projects, like forexampel the TCE-projet. And the humana-projects that the volenters join after they have left the travelling highschools, is the projects that should be evalueated, but tvind will not allow it, and the "books" are not accesable for outsideres - like they are in 99 pct of non-profit organisations.

WHY IS THAT?

b) It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others., and it is important secure such foundations are not misused, since it can harm the work of other well aid organisations. If money from this foundations are used to start up what you call " PRIVATE INITIATIVES" you are undermining the work of other aid-organisations, and a serious crime to humanity has been comitted.

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

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REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

 

To Jimmy You might be right that the windmill in Tvind is the one, that has produced the most energy of all wind mills, but it is only because it is one of the oldest, wich dosn't mean that it is the most effective. Compared to new winmills effectiveness, the investment in the old windmill at tvind is a very bad investment, if the main issue is protecting the enviroment.

Another important issue is that the income from the windmill doesn't go back to the foundation, but is used to finance profit orientated projects. In this perspective the money from the foundation was used to protect tvind investments (-energy production by windmills is a growing industri in Denmark).

Another example: Most of Tvinds forrest projekts er run like buisnesses and the workers treated very pour. This is quite odd considering that the projects has been financed by a humanitarian foundation.

frosig2001@yahoo


 
 

To Jimmy:

My complaints

(1) Before joining I was led to believe that fundraising could take many different forms but when I arrived the only choice was canvassing.

(2) We were told that the money that was being raised would go 100 percent to our project and then we found out that the school was taking 50 percent or some percentage. thye never actauly told us how mcuh.

(3) I asked for an explanation for how the school finances worked and was told that it was not my concern. When I continued to ask I was given an explanation that made no sense. I don't know if the person was ignorant or hiding things. When I asked for more details I was told that it was "secret" because "outsiders" were looking for ways to make trouble.

(4) The instruction that we were offered had nothing to do with what we planning to go do. It was also very disorgniized. when we asked for more help or time to study we were told that we couldn't becuase we had to meet the otehr priorities like fund-raising.

Is that enough?


 
 

Yes Froesig, I do think spending 150k USD for a new wing is to secure the enviroment. If not, a lot of oil has to be burned to produce the energy needed. Of course the windmill is a symbol, one that we would like to protect. But the money from the fund to this is money for enviromental protection, not to protect a symbol.

Wouldn't it be right to try to protect the windmill that's produced the most energy of all windmills, it's not the biggest anymore in matters of size, but it's still the one whos produced the most.

But it doesn't matter in this case, since by using the windmill secures the enviroment and therefore nothing bad has happened.

If you want more info about the windmill, talk to the responsible people, Allan and Britta, they can give you all the information you need, www.tvindkraft.dk

I start to get irritated with statements like "one of many exampels" give me more examples, I want fact, I don't want rumors, something that feels wrong, intuition or unconcrete irrelevant statements, give me fact. What else is so horrible about the fund (why are you changing the conversation after each and every answer I've given you?) give me facts please.

But maybe I'm to unqualified in the matter to listen to, the "sources" guy, how long time have I been here? Since it seems like 5 weeks for Maria is not long enough to answer the question if you can call home when you want.

Jimmy Selvin Sweden jimmy@dnsdk.dk

 

And to the person asking about the door person, ok, fair enough, what exactly is it you have to complaint about??

 

 

 


 
 

Maria....Looks like your comment got posted. I have to say that I've been following the message board for some time and have seen plenty of pro-Tvind posting so I doubt there is any editing going on.


 
 

Maria Rodrigues you have been with Tvind for how many weeks? According to my sources you have been with the school for only 5 weeks. Please teel me if I'am wrong.


 
 

I wonder if you post comments like mine? Comments that say "Here I am, working as part of the DRH Movement in Denmark and quite happy". Comments that say "I talk to my mother or anyone I want whenever I want on the phone, and I've gotten and sent plenty of mail, not to mention e-mail on the computer and internet connection that the school has provided me". No contact with the outside world? It's a joke, right?

Do you post comments that say "If someone wants to leave, they can leave, no questions asked and even the money we pay for room and board (much less, by the way, than what it would cost to live independantly in Denmark) is refunded as stated in our initial contracts".

Do you dare post comments from people actually living as a part of the organization who actually know what goes on here every day? We invite anyone to come visit any of our sites in Denmark personally and talk with us personally and see that we are not innocent victims of some "psycho cult" but active participants in program to educate ourselves about how we can do something nice for someone else in the world.

If you dare post this comment, then I dare all the readers to direct your questions about Tvind to me at africabound2002@mailcity.com or check out our website at www.drh-movement.org.

Thank you for posting this comment, if you do. Sincerely, Maria Rodrigues


 
 

To the door person, I tried talking with the people "in charge" and all I got was an explanation as to why I was wrong and how I was obstructing the cause.

 

 


 
 

Reply from frosig

Do you really consider using 150.000 US$ for a new wing to an old windmill, an act to scure the inviroment. The same money could have saved many lifes in other projects. I can only think of one reason why they used the money to this purpose - they wanted to protect their image, and the windmill is an important part of it - it has big symbolic value to the organisation.

The financing of the new wing is just one of many exampels of misuse of the foundations money, that are being investigated by the police, because the investment can not be justified by the foundations regulation. It is misuse of a humanitarian foundation, that could harm other humanitarian foundations, and thereby the lifes of inocent people.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

Do you still consider it an act to


 
 

Proof please. I would like to see proof. Why should anyone here believe any of this?


 
 

I do not know if the Humanitarian fund spent money on a new wing to the winddmill at Tvind. That can be read about at www.fonden.org

If that would be the case i think that it is good that a Humanitarian fond for environment support alternative and healthy energy production.

 


 
 

To Jimmy Why did TG spend money from a huminitarian foundation to pay for a new wing to the windmill ind tvind? Please explain that?

Reply from frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

A lot of babbling here today?


 
 

Use the door?

 

If you feel yourself unhappy in the situation you are in, do something about it, either you try to solve it, talk with the responsble ones, explain what you think is wrong etc..

Or if you preffer not solving things, walk out of the door.

Very simple

I guess that werever you are, they must have an entrance door that you can use....

 


 
 

PLEASE HELP ME!

I think I am being brainwashed and I don't know how to get out from here!


 
 

Froesig: "It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others.,"

Yes, that's true, therefore we don't do whatever with the money in the fond. Each person in the TG gives 15% (taxfree) of their salary to the fond, these money are being spent for enviromental, humanitarian and scientific projects.

The rest of the money (after tax) are put together into a common pot, and what we do with those money are non of your business, but I can mention that among many things the windmill, the first TCE area, buildings and personal things.

This is money that are our private money, the fond is a different matter. and we've done with those money you can read on www.fonden.org

 

"Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes."

so you are saying that our projects are bad?? how come that Botswana has taken TCE as their national HIV/AIDS fighting programme, many more Southern African countries are considering it. In Mocambique the DNS education aint just a teacher training education, it's THE Teacher training education.

All sanitarian help we've done to minimize the spread of diseases, they don't help preventing deaths? nutrition programmes, they are starving the people?

And to once more trying to clarify the question of outside examinors for the books...

The Danish government has twice done an extended validation of our book keeping, for a cost of 1.5million crowns each time, they didn't find anything wrong. We are hiring top class "revisors" with good reputations so that people know that they are doing a good job, the law requires us to have the books validated by outside examinors, the revisors are doing that. Fonden has been under investigation for several years, and still nothing has been found to put the finger on.

And another thing, as you probably realize, if you look with a critique eye into each and every single company, organisation or any kind of employee, you can always find something to whine about, this is no exception with Tvind, but in my opinion, considering the amount of investigations that's been made, very very very few mistakes has been found, None illegal anyway, correct me if I'm wrong.....

And Tvind is just a name, as have been explained before LG has started up several different organisations, schools, companies etc... Some are non profit, some are organisations, some are schools, some are developing organisations, some are strictly companies and some are probably something else. Different rules apply for every different type.

And a question, can you please specify transparency?? Do you mean like writing a letter to Jyllandsposten each day telling exactly what we've donne, what we're going to do, how much money we've spent, how much money we've earned, how much toiletpaper that's been used in the basement toilet in Bustrup??? Specify please.... Have you tried going to one of the so called Tvind schools and ask your questions there?? Maybe you will get an answer or maybe they have work to do so they don't have time to answer your questions, go there and see for yourself. Your welcome to DNS to have a look if you want.

Jimmy

PS Maybe you should ask UN why they spend 1million GB Pound on counting charity organisations.... DS


 
 

Hello all, I just want to say hello to James, if he ever turns up again at that page. How is it going for you, here is the "stupid german teacher", who would still work as a toolmaker, if he would not be employed by DRH Tvind. If anyone wants to test me, here I am. I think, I am quite smart. Why is it, James, that you cannot write your full name in the articles, are you afraid we are comming after you? Don't worry, we are busy helpin people, we don't have time for a hunt.

Marcus Kozok DRH Tvind :)


 
 

So where do you think that he money goes? Off course they always answer the same, that is where the money goes! What do you want them to tell you but the truth?

I have been working in Norway i know their economy very well. Yes, the participants spend 6 weeks (planned) to fundraising for UFF norway, UFF Finland and UFF Sweden. The money is their property after they are raised.

This is different from for example IICD where participants raise money for the expenses connected to run an institute of that kind. Food need to be bought, airtickets paid, insurances, cars, houserent, salaries, information work etc. That is the way IICD makes their economy run. If you dont receive the money from a donor, an organization, a government you better raise the money yourself if you want it to be.

I think that you should try to study some more economics and maybe you will figure out how much it cost to run an institute of that kind. If you are interested in finding out what UFF does with the money you have had plenty of opportunities to do so. For example during your work weekend in Oslo that usually is happening for every team within the first month.

You can not just "shoot away" saying that "the moneys goes to Tvind! If you are dissatisfied with the program is one thing. That is not the same as the "money is paid under the table to Tvind". That is completely irrational.

What do you think that the Norwegain State authorized auditor is doing every year when he check through the books for the intstitute in Norway? Sleeping through it so that "Norway can channel money to some Tvind empire with a guru". Wake up. Learn how to count.

 


 
 

Hi to all. I've been in the norwegian school in hornsjo some years ago. the way tvind is earning the money is clear. students pay for all expenses that the so called "probably best school in the world" (the headmaster) has. then, a lot of their time the students spend by selling post cards. the money they earn goes go tvind. there is no real teaching on this mountain there. most of the day students teaching theirselves. you learn nothing what you really need in africa to help. if you ask where the money goes to, you always here the same: to humana people to people. but where does it go then. well ... back to tvind. that's what I found out after leaving that place there. I made researches in different places such as banks, universities and so on.


 
 

Please be more specific!


 
 

We are living in a diverse world. Some do not like that. We are living in a world where you "should" conform. Some do not like to conform. We are living in a world where you are learning the "truth" as something we should not understand or question. As least not if you have the "wrong opinion".

This website does not contain much of truth but the owners of the site acts like they are the truth.

 


 
 

I meant disfunctional not in the sense of not being able to accomplish anything or the intentions of the volunteers but because the whole system is placing people in impossible situations with little or no support and then blaming the individual when things don't go according to plan.


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

 


 
 

Hello Herman.

You are welcome to the info weekend at CCTG. Bring a lot of questions!!!

Greetings

CCTG


 
 

I am from CCTG and do certainly not agree that we are "disfuncional". All here are very well intended. That is true.


 
 

Amy, Glad you wrote. I agree that Tvind/TG is not "brain-washing" people although pressure to conform can be enormous. I've always thought the saddest thing about Tvind/TG is that you have so many well-intentioned people within an organization that is so disfunctional.

Herman: Good luck with the info weekend. See for yourself and remember the people at CCTG have opinions and agendas just like everyone who posts here. Just remember that the info weekend is CCTG at its best and that the reality of Humana in Africa is something entirely different as well.


 
 

Dear Amy. Thankyou for giving me some hope of starting in a team. I have decide to go for an info weekend and see for my self. This way will it be me and not other people who makes up my mind. Love Herman.


 
 

Hi Matt, I should have been more clear. I was volunteering 4 months before my training would have started and I was fundraising for my program fee. I certainly didn't have as much invested in the program as you did. If I had, I honestly couldn't say what I would have done ( although the fundraising probably would have done me in anyway). So, I also didn't start my training program. I did however see the other participants in their training period. Personally, having gone through an international development program at university, I don't think I would have had any problems with the courses besides feeling like I had done activities like them before(another reason for leaving). If I had stayed I would have used the six months as an opportunity to teach what I had learned in shcool, and gain experience in that sort of leadership role. However I did decide to leave, which obviousely means that I wasn't enjoying 100% of the program. I want to write on this site because some of the people in Etna were rather weary of the campus and I think accusations such as brainwashing and having to wash the headmasters' underwear (comment heard while there) is ridiculous and childish, and will definietly sway people from finding out more. I have not visited the other schools, but can safely say that these above did not take place in California. I totally agree with increased transparency of non-profits and do encourage people to research orgs that they are interested in fully. Amy.


 
 

Hi Amy,

Thanks for writing. First a response and then some questions. Two reasons I stayed with the program were (1) I had paid a significant chunk of money that I couldn't get back and (2) I was constantly pursing the hope that things would get better after the fund-raising period or after the building weekend or after we left the US or after we got back to the US. It keeps hope alive.

Quick questions. 1) Didn't you mind losing your program fee after you left? 2) What did you think about the training you were receiving to join the TCE program?

Matt


 
 

Hello, I am a past volunteer at Campus California, and I would like to share with you what I was doing. I arrived in California a few months before my 6 month prep-period to fundraise my program fee. I arrived excited and ready to work on the building. I had a blast! Tomas and Ruth are so nice and easy to get along with, they made moving to a new town really enjoyable. I began work on the building quite soon after I arrived and learned so much!! I was drywalling, laying down ceramic tile and putting in insulation. I hadn't done anything like that before. It was hard work, but that's what construction is! Living closely with people was also an experience and one that I cherish. Now that I am home I really miss having people around to interact with most of the time. I took my share of the responsibility for cooking and cleaning and that was perfectly fine. I learned to cook for1 2 people at once and made some amazing meals! I have never eaten so well in my life! A note on this site complained about the $3 per day, but I ate so many fruits and vegetables at every meal, you can teach me how to eat on $3 any day! I'm still trying to remember the recipes from the school to cook for my family! I left the school becuase I didn't enjoy fundraising at all, though some of the other participants really like it. You're speaking directly to people, and people on the street really respond. I would like to point out something that I noticed in some of the articles on this site. They are written by people who have gone throught he program. I think it's strange that these people complained about the program from the begining, yet still completed it. Obviousley, if you are working in a position that you are not happy in for a year, then your time spent will seem horrible to you and seem like a waste. That will happen with any job. Personally, I did not witness any brainwashing, nor believe it exists at the campus. When I told everyone that I was leaving, they were of course disappointed, but were very, very, kind. Nobody tried to 'brainwash' me into staying. I had some great times in California. Your free time is your own, and frequently a group of us would go on an amazing hike to a lake or waterfall and spend the afternnon outside. I hope that anyone interested in joining and has looked at this site will also go to an info weekend at one of the schools - this is not a committment to join! Whatever you do, you will get both sides of the story. If you have any questions, I will try to answer them. Thanks for this opportunity to tell people about my time in California. Amy.


 
 

Question...

Why do you call the Page Tvind alert? If it is obviously that Tvind is just an organisation of the TG. The Schools have properly not much to do with the TG. I would say that you rename the Page to www.TGALERT.org.uk and after wards do a little more for the Site... i mean.. just the look of it makes me almost Puke...

Bye then. (Anonymous)


 
 

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Reply from Frsig

In respond to the contribution bellow this:

First of all: The questions raised by me, has been raised by several others including many former members of TG.

Second: Ofcouse the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization. (I use the term "tvind" to cover all TG's activities, and because it was in this city that the organisation started out.)

And for the record: I'am happy that you try to go into and open dialog, but do not not find your argumentation creditable. Explanation follows:

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) It is not impossible to answer this question. What is interesting in your attempt to answer the question is that you indirectly admit, that the world of TG can be quiete confussing, since everybody find it hard to keep track of what is going on: The travelling highschool is just one of many "tvind" coporations, with the poupose to recrutte vollenters to humana projects, like forexampel the TCE-projet. And the humana-projects that the volenters join after they have left the travelling highschools, is the projects that should be evalueated, but tvind will not allow it, and the "books" are not accesable for outsideres - like they are in 99 pct of non-profit organisations.

WHY IS THAT?

b) It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others., and it is important secure such foundations are not misused, since it can harm the work of other well aid organisations. If money from this foundations are used to start up what you call " PRIVATE INITIATIVES" you are undermining the work of other aid-organisations, and a serious crime to humanity has been comitted.

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

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REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

Another important issue is that the income from the windmill doesn't go back to the foundation, but is used to finance profit orientated projects. In this perspective the money from the foundation was used to protect tvind investments (-energy production by windmills is a growing industri in Denmark).

Another example: Most of Tvinds forrest projekts er run like buisnesses and the workers treated very pour. This is quite odd considering that the projects has been financed by a humanitarian foundation.

frosig2001@yahoo


 
 

To Jimmy:

My complaints

(1) Before joining I was led to believe that fundraising could take many different forms but when I arrived the only choice was canvassing.

(2) We were told that the money that was being raised would go 100 percent to our project and then we found out that the school was taking 50 percent or some percentage. thye never actauly told us how mcuh.

(3) I asked for an explanation for how the school finances worked and was told that it was not my concern. When I continued to ask I was given an explanation that made no sense. I don't know if the person was ignorant or hiding things. When I asked for more details I was told that it was "secret" because "outsiders" were looking for ways to make trouble.

(4) The instruction that we were offered had nothing to do with what we planning to go do. It was also very disorgniized. when we asked for more help or time to study we were told that we couldn't becuase we had to meet the otehr priorities like fund-raising.

Is that enough?


 
 

Yes Froesig, I do think spending 150k USD for a new wing is to secure the enviroment. If not, a lot of oil has to be burned to produce the energy needed. Of course the windmill is a symbol, one that we would like to protect. But the money from the fund to this is money for enviromental protection, not to protect a symbol.

Wouldn't it be right to try to protect the windmill that's produced the most energy of all windmills, it's not the biggest anymore in matters of size, but it's still the one whos produced the most.

But it doesn't matter in this case, since by using the windmill secures the enviroment and therefore nothing bad has happened.

If you want more info about the windmill, talk to the responsible people, Allan and Britta, they can give you all the information you need, www.tvindkraft.dk

I start to get irritated with statements like "one of many exampels" give me more examples, I want fact, I don't want rumors, something that feels wrong, intuition or unconcrete irrelevant statements, give me fact. What else is so horrible about the fund (why are you changing the conversation after each and every answer I've given you?) give me facts please.

But maybe I'm to unqualified in the matter to listen to, the "sources" guy, how long time have I been here? Since it seems like 5 weeks for Maria is not long enough to answer the question if you can call home when you want.

Jimmy Selvin Sweden jimmy@dnsdk.dk

 

And to the person asking about the door person, ok, fair enough, what exactly is it you have to complaint about??

 

 

 


 
 

Maria....Looks like your comment got posted. I have to say that I've been following the message board for some time and have seen plenty of pro-Tvind posting so I doubt there is any editing going on.


 
 

Maria Rodrigues you have been with Tvind for how many weeks? According to my sources you have been with the school for only 5 weeks. Please teel me if I'am wrong.


 
 

I wonder if you post comments like mine? Comments that say "Here I am, working as part of the DRH Movement in Denmark and quite happy". Comments that say "I talk to my mother or anyone I want whenever I want on the phone, and I've gotten and sent plenty of mail, not to mention e-mail on the computer and internet connection that the school has provided me". No contact with the outside world? It's a joke, right?

Do you post comments that say "If someone wants to leave, they can leave, no questions asked and even the money we pay for room and board (much less, by the way, than what it would cost to live independantly in Denmark) is refunded as stated in our initial contracts".

Do you dare post comments from people actually living as a part of the organization who actually know what goes on here every day? We invite anyone to come visit any of our sites in Denmark personally and talk with us personally and see that we are not innocent victims of some "psycho cult" but active participants in program to educate ourselves about how we can do something nice for someone else in the world.

If you dare post this comment, then I dare all the readers to direct your questions about Tvind to me at africabound2002@mailcity.com or check out our website at www.drh-movement.org.

Thank you for posting this comment, if you do. Sincerely, Maria Rodrigues


 
 

To the door person, I tried talking with the people "in charge" and all I got was an explanation as to why I was wrong and how I was obstructing the cause.

 

 


 
 

Reply from frosig

Do you really consider using 150.000 US$ for a new wing to an old windmill, an act to scure the inviroment. The same money could have saved many lifes in other projects. I can only think of one reason why they used the money to this purpose - they wanted to protect their image, and the windmill is an important part of it - it has big symbolic value to the organisation.

The financing of the new wing is just one of many exampels of misuse of the foundations money, that are being investigated by the police, because the investment can not be justified by the foundations regulation. It is misuse of a humanitarian foundation, that could harm other humanitarian foundations, and thereby the lifes of inocent people.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

Do you still consider it an act to


 
 

Proof please. I would like to see proof. Why should anyone here believe any of this?


 
 

I do not know if the Humanitarian fund spent money on a new wing to the winddmill at Tvind. That can be read about at www.fonden.org

If that would be the case i think that it is good that a Humanitarian fond for environment support alternative and healthy energy production.

 


 
 

To Jimmy Why did TG spend money from a huminitarian foundation to pay for a new wing to the windmill ind tvind? Please explain that?

Reply from frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

A lot of babbling here today?


 
 

Use the door?

 

If you feel yourself unhappy in the situation you are in, do something about it, either you try to solve it, talk with the responsble ones, explain what you think is wrong etc..

Or if you preffer not solving things, walk out of the door.

Very simple

I guess that werever you are, they must have an entrance door that you can use....

 


 
 

PLEASE HELP ME!

I think I am being brainwashed and I don't know how to get out from here!


 
 

Froesig: "It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others.,"

Yes, that's true, therefore we don't do whatever with the money in the fond. Each person in the TG gives 15% (taxfree) of their salary to the fond, these money are being spent for enviromental, humanitarian and scientific projects.

The rest of the money (after tax) are put together into a common pot, and what we do with those money are non of your business, but I can mention that among many things the windmill, the first TCE area, buildings and personal things.

This is money that are our private money, the fond is a different matter. and we've done with those money you can read on www.fonden.org

 

"Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes."

so you are saying that our projects are bad?? how come that Botswana has taken TCE as their national HIV/AIDS fighting programme, many more Southern African countries are considering it. In Mocambique the DNS education aint just a teacher training education, it's THE Teacher training education.

All sanitarian help we've done to minimize the spread of diseases, they don't help preventing deaths? nutrition programmes, they are starving the people?

And to once more trying to clarify the question of outside examinors for the books...

The Danish government has twice done an extended validation of our book keeping, for a cost of 1.5million crowns each time, they didn't find anything wrong. We are hiring top class "revisors" with good reputations so that people know that they are doing a good job, the law requires us to have the books validated by outside examinors, the revisors are doing that. Fonden has been under investigation for several years, and still nothing has been found to put the finger on.

And another thing, as you probably realize, if you look with a critique eye into each and every single company, organisation or any kind of employee, you can always find something to whine about, this is no exception with Tvind, but in my opinion, considering the amount of investigations that's been made, very very very few mistakes has been found, None illegal anyway, correct me if I'm wrong.....

And Tvind is just a name, as have been explained before LG has started up several different organisations, schools, companies etc... Some are non profit, some are organisations, some are schools, some are developing organisations, some are strictly companies and some are probably something else. Different rules apply for every different type.

And a question, can you please specify transparency?? Do you mean like writing a letter to Jyllandsposten each day telling exactly what we've donne, what we're going to do, how much money we've spent, how much money we've earned, how much toiletpaper that's been used in the basement toilet in Bustrup??? Specify please.... Have you tried going to one of the so called Tvind schools and ask your questions there?? Maybe you will get an answer or maybe they have work to do so they don't have time to answer your questions, go there and see for yourself. Your welcome to DNS to have a look if you want.

Jimmy

PS Maybe you should ask UN why they spend 1million GB Pound on counting charity organisations.... DS


 
 

Hello all, I just want to say hello to James, if he ever turns up again at that page. How is it going for you, here is the "stupid german teacher", who would still work as a toolmaker, if he would not be employed by DRH Tvind. If anyone wants to test me, here I am. I think, I am quite smart. Why is it, James, that you cannot write your full name in the articles, are you afraid we are comming after you? Don't worry, we are busy helpin people, we don't have time for a hunt.

Marcus Kozok DRH Tvind :)


 
 

So where do you think that he money goes? Off course they always answer the same, that is where the money goes! What do you want them to tell you but the truth?

I have been working in Norway i know their economy very well. Yes, the participants spend 6 weeks (planned) to fundraising for UFF norway, UFF Finland and UFF Sweden. The money is their property after they are raised.

This is different from for example IICD where participants raise money for the expenses connected to run an institute of that kind. Food need to be bought, airtickets paid, insurances, cars, houserent, salaries, information work etc. That is the way IICD makes their economy run. If you dont receive the money from a donor, an organization, a government you better raise the money yourself if you want it to be.

I think that you should try to study some more economics and maybe you will figure out how much it cost to run an institute of that kind. If you are interested in finding out what UFF does with the money you have had plenty of opportunities to do so. For example during your work weekend in Oslo that usually is happening for every team within the first month.

You can not just "shoot away" saying that "the moneys goes to Tvind! If you are dissatisfied with the program is one thing. That is not the same as the "money is paid under the table to Tvind". That is completely irrational.

What do you think that the Norwegain State authorized auditor is doing every year when he check through the books for the intstitute in Norway? Sleeping through it so that "Norway can channel money to some Tvind empire with a guru". Wake up. Learn how to count.

 


 
 

Hi to all. I've been in the norwegian school in hornsjo some years ago. the way tvind is earning the money is clear. students pay for all expenses that the so called "probably best school in the world" (the headmaster) has. then, a lot of their time the students spend by selling post cards. the money they earn goes go tvind. there is no real teaching on this mountain there. most of the day students teaching theirselves. you learn nothing what you really need in africa to help. if you ask where the money goes to, you always here the same: to humana people to people. but where does it go then. well ... back to tvind. that's what I found out after leaving that place there. I made researches in different places such as banks, universities and so on.


 
 

Please be more specific!


 
 

We are living in a diverse world. Some do not like that. We are living in a world where you "should" conform. Some do not like to conform. We are living in a world where you are learning the "truth" as something we should not understand or question. As least not if you have the "wrong opinion".

This website does not contain much of truth but the owners of the site acts like they are the truth.

 


 
 

I meant disfunctional not in the sense of not being able to accomplish anything or the intentions of the volunteers but because the whole system is placing people in impossible situations with little or no support and then blaming the individual when things don't go according to plan.


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

 


 
 

Hello Herman.

You are welcome to the info weekend at CCTG. Bring a lot of questions!!!

Greetings

CCTG


 
 

I am from CCTG and do certainly not agree that we are "disfuncional". All here are very well intended. That is true.


 
 

Amy, Glad you wrote. I agree that Tvind/TG is not "brain-washing" people although pressure to conform can be enormous. I've always thought the saddest thing about Tvind/TG is that you have so many well-intentioned people within an organization that is so disfunctional.

Herman: Good luck with the info weekend. See for yourself and remember the people at CCTG have opinions and agendas just like everyone who posts here. Just remember that the info weekend is CCTG at its best and that the reality of Humana in Africa is something entirely different as well.


 
 

Dear Amy. Thankyou for giving me some hope of starting in a team. I have decide to go for an info weekend and see for my self. This way will it be me and not other people who makes up my mind. Love Herman.


 
 

Hi Matt, I should have been more clear. I was volunteering 4 months before my training would have started and I was fundraising for my program fee. I certainly didn't have as much invested in the program as you did. If I had, I honestly couldn't say what I would have done ( although the fundraising probably would have done me in anyway). So, I also didn't start my training program. I did however see the other participants in their training period. Personally, having gone through an international development program at university, I don't think I would have had any problems with the courses besides feeling like I had done activities like them before(another reason for leaving). If I had stayed I would have used the six months as an opportunity to teach what I had learned in shcool, and gain experience in that sort of leadership role. However I did decide to leave, which obviousely means that I wasn't enjoying 100% of the program. I want to write on this site because some of the people in Etna were rather weary of the campus and I think accusations such as brainwashing and having to wash the headmasters' underwear (comment heard while there) is ridiculous and childish, and will definietly sway people from finding out more. I have not visited the other schools, but can safely say that these above did not take place in California. I totally agree with increased transparency of non-profits and do encourage people to research orgs that they are interested in fully. Amy.


 
 

Hi Amy,

Thanks for writing. First a response and then some questions. Two reasons I stayed with the program were (1) I had paid a significant chunk of money that I couldn't get back and (2) I was constantly pursing the hope that things would get better after the fund-raising period or after the building weekend or after we left the US or after we got back to the US. It keeps hope alive.

Quick questions. 1) Didn't you mind losing your program fee after you left? 2) What did you think about the training you were receiving to join the TCE program?

Matt


 
 

Hello, I am a past volunteer at Campus California, and I would like to share with you what I was doing. I arrived in California a few months before my 6 month prep-period to fundraise my program fee. I arrived excited and ready to work on the building. I had a blast! Tomas and Ruth are so nice and easy to get along with, they made moving to a new town really enjoyable. I began work on the building quite soon after I arrived and learned so much!! I was drywalling, laying down ceramic tile and putting in insulation. I hadn't done anything like that before. It was hard work, but that's what construction is! Living closely with people was also an experience and one that I cherish. Now that I am home I really miss having people around to interact with most of the time. I took my share of the responsibility for cooking and cleaning and that was perfectly fine. I learned to cook for1 2 people at once and made some amazing meals! I have never eaten so well in my life! A note on this site complained about the $3 per day, but I ate so many fruits and vegetables at every meal, you can teach me how to eat on $3 any day! I'm still trying to remember the recipes from the school to cook for my family! I left the school becuase I didn't enjoy fundraising at all, though some of the other participants really like it. You're speaking directly to people, and people on the street really respond. I would like to point out something that I noticed in some of the articles on this site. They are written by people who have gone throught he program. I think it's strange that these people complained about the program from the begining, yet still completed it. Obviousley, if you are working in a position that you are not happy in for a year, then your time spent will seem horrible to you and seem like a waste. That will happen with any job. Personally, I did not witness any brainwashing, nor believe it exists at the campus. When I told everyone that I was leaving, they were of course disappointed, but were very, very, kind. Nobody tried to 'brainwash' me into staying. I had some great times in California. Your free time is your own, and frequently a group of us would go on an amazing hike to a lake or waterfall and spend the afternnon outside. I hope that anyone interested in joining and has looked at this site will also go to an info weekend at one of the schools - this is not a committment to join! Whatever you do, you will get both sides of the story. If you have any questions, I will try to answer them. Thanks for this opportunity to tell people about my time in California. Amy.


 
 

Question...

Why do you call the Page Tvind alert? If it is obviously that Tvind is just an organisation of the TG. The Schools have properly not much to do with the TG. I would say that you rename the Page to www.TGALERT.org.uk and after wards do a little more for the Site... i mean.. just the look of it makes me almost Puke...

Bye then. (Anonymous)


 
 

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Reply from Frsig

In respond to the contribution bellow this:

First of all: The questions raised by me, has been raised by several others including many former members of TG.

Second: Ofcouse the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization. (I use the term "tvind" to cover all TG's activities, and because it was in this city that the organisation started out.)

And for the record: I'am happy that you try to go into and open dialog, but do not not find your argumentation creditable. Explanation follows:

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) It is not impossible to answer this question. What is interesting in your attempt to answer the question is that you indirectly admit, that the world of TG can be quiete confussing, since everybody find it hard to keep track of what is going on: The travelling highschool is just one of many "tvind" coporations, with the poupose to recrutte vollenters to humana projects, like forexampel the TCE-projet. And the humana-projects that the volenters join after they have left the travelling highschools, is the projects that should be evalueated, but tvind will not allow it, and the "books" are not accesable for outsideres - like they are in 99 pct of non-profit organisations.

WHY IS THAT?

b) It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others., and it is important secure such foundations are not misused, since it can harm the work of other well aid organisations. If money from this foundations are used to start up what you call " PRIVATE INITIATIVES" you are undermining the work of other aid-organisations, and a serious crime to humanity has been comitted.

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

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REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

Another example: Most of Tvinds forrest projekts er run like buisnesses and the workers treated very pour. This is quite odd considering that the projects has been financed by a humanitarian foundation.

frosig2001@yahoo


 
 

To Jimmy:

My complaints

(1) Before joining I was led to believe that fundraising could take many different forms but when I arrived the only choice was canvassing.

(2) We were told that the money that was being raised would go 100 percent to our project and then we found out that the school was taking 50 percent or some percentage. thye never actauly told us how mcuh.

(3) I asked for an explanation for how the school finances worked and was told that it was not my concern. When I continued to ask I was given an explanation that made no sense. I don't know if the person was ignorant or hiding things. When I asked for more details I was told that it was "secret" because "outsiders" were looking for ways to make trouble.

(4) The instruction that we were offered had nothing to do with what we planning to go do. It was also very disorgniized. when we asked for more help or time to study we were told that we couldn't becuase we had to meet the otehr priorities like fund-raising.

Is that enough?


 
 

Yes Froesig, I do think spending 150k USD for a new wing is to secure the enviroment. If not, a lot of oil has to be burned to produce the energy needed. Of course the windmill is a symbol, one that we would like to protect. But the money from the fund to this is money for enviromental protection, not to protect a symbol.

Wouldn't it be right to try to protect the windmill that's produced the most energy of all windmills, it's not the biggest anymore in matters of size, but it's still the one whos produced the most.

But it doesn't matter in this case, since by using the windmill secures the enviroment and therefore nothing bad has happened.

If you want more info about the windmill, talk to the responsible people, Allan and Britta, they can give you all the information you need, www.tvindkraft.dk

I start to get irritated with statements like "one of many exampels" give me more examples, I want fact, I don't want rumors, something that feels wrong, intuition or unconcrete irrelevant statements, give me fact. What else is so horrible about the fund (why are you changing the conversation after each and every answer I've given you?) give me facts please.

But maybe I'm to unqualified in the matter to listen to, the "sources" guy, how long time have I been here? Since it seems like 5 weeks for Maria is not long enough to answer the question if you can call home when you want.

Jimmy Selvin Sweden jimmy@dnsdk.dk

 

And to the person asking about the door person, ok, fair enough, what exactly is it you have to complaint about??

 

 

 


 
 

Maria....Looks like your comment got posted. I have to say that I've been following the message board for some time and have seen plenty of pro-Tvind posting so I doubt there is any editing going on.


 
 

Maria Rodrigues you have been with Tvind for how many weeks? According to my sources you have been with the school for only 5 weeks. Please teel me if I'am wrong.


 
 

I wonder if you post comments like mine? Comments that say "Here I am, working as part of the DRH Movement in Denmark and quite happy". Comments that say "I talk to my mother or anyone I want whenever I want on the phone, and I've gotten and sent plenty of mail, not to mention e-mail on the computer and internet connection that the school has provided me". No contact with the outside world? It's a joke, right?

Do you post comments that say "If someone wants to leave, they can leave, no questions asked and even the money we pay for room and board (much less, by the way, than what it would cost to live independantly in Denmark) is refunded as stated in our initial contracts".

Do you dare post comments from people actually living as a part of the organization who actually know what goes on here every day? We invite anyone to come visit any of our sites in Denmark personally and talk with us personally and see that we are not innocent victims of some "psycho cult" but active participants in program to educate ourselves about how we can do something nice for someone else in the world.

If you dare post this comment, then I dare all the readers to direct your questions about Tvind to me at africabound2002@mailcity.com or check out our website at www.drh-movement.org.

Thank you for posting this comment, if you do. Sincerely, Maria Rodrigues


 
 

To the door person, I tried talking with the people "in charge" and all I got was an explanation as to why I was wrong and how I was obstructing the cause.

 

 


 
 

Reply from frosig

Do you really consider using 150.000 US$ for a new wing to an old windmill, an act to scure the inviroment. The same money could have saved many lifes in other projects. I can only think of one reason why they used the money to this purpose - they wanted to protect their image, and the windmill is an important part of it - it has big symbolic value to the organisation.

The financing of the new wing is just one of many exampels of misuse of the foundations money, that are being investigated by the police, because the investment can not be justified by the foundations regulation. It is misuse of a humanitarian foundation, that could harm other humanitarian foundations, and thereby the lifes of inocent people.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

Do you still consider it an act to


 
 

Proof please. I would like to see proof. Why should anyone here believe any of this?


 
 

I do not know if the Humanitarian fund spent money on a new wing to the winddmill at Tvind. That can be read about at www.fonden.org

If that would be the case i think that it is good that a Humanitarian fond for environment support alternative and healthy energy production.

 


 
 

To Jimmy Why did TG spend money from a huminitarian foundation to pay for a new wing to the windmill ind tvind? Please explain that?

Reply from frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

A lot of babbling here today?


 
 

Use the door?

 

If you feel yourself unhappy in the situation you are in, do something about it, either you try to solve it, talk with the responsble ones, explain what you think is wrong etc..

Or if you preffer not solving things, walk out of the door.

Very simple

I guess that werever you are, they must have an entrance door that you can use....

 


 
 

PLEASE HELP ME!

I think I am being brainwashed and I don't know how to get out from here!


 
 

Froesig: "It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others.,"

Yes, that's true, therefore we don't do whatever with the money in the fond. Each person in the TG gives 15% (taxfree) of their salary to the fond, these money are being spent for enviromental, humanitarian and scientific projects.

The rest of the money (after tax) are put together into a common pot, and what we do with those money are non of your business, but I can mention that among many things the windmill, the first TCE area, buildings and personal things.

This is money that are our private money, the fond is a different matter. and we've done with those money you can read on www.fonden.org

 

"Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes."

so you are saying that our projects are bad?? how come that Botswana has taken TCE as their national HIV/AIDS fighting programme, many more Southern African countries are considering it. In Mocambique the DNS education aint just a teacher training education, it's THE Teacher training education.

All sanitarian help we've done to minimize the spread of diseases, they don't help preventing deaths? nutrition programmes, they are starving the people?

And to once more trying to clarify the question of outside examinors for the books...

The Danish government has twice done an extended validation of our book keeping, for a cost of 1.5million crowns each time, they didn't find anything wrong. We are hiring top class "revisors" with good reputations so that people know that they are doing a good job, the law requires us to have the books validated by outside examinors, the revisors are doing that. Fonden has been under investigation for several years, and still nothing has been found to put the finger on.

And another thing, as you probably realize, if you look with a critique eye into each and every single company, organisation or any kind of employee, you can always find something to whine about, this is no exception with Tvind, but in my opinion, considering the amount of investigations that's been made, very very very few mistakes has been found, None illegal anyway, correct me if I'm wrong.....

And Tvind is just a name, as have been explained before LG has started up several different organisations, schools, companies etc... Some are non profit, some are organisations, some are schools, some are developing organisations, some are strictly companies and some are probably something else. Different rules apply for every different type.

And a question, can you please specify transparency?? Do you mean like writing a letter to Jyllandsposten each day telling exactly what we've donne, what we're going to do, how much money we've spent, how much money we've earned, how much toiletpaper that's been used in the basement toilet in Bustrup??? Specify please.... Have you tried going to one of the so called Tvind schools and ask your questions there?? Maybe you will get an answer or maybe they have work to do so they don't have time to answer your questions, go there and see for yourself. Your welcome to DNS to have a look if you want.

Jimmy

PS Maybe you should ask UN why they spend 1million GB Pound on counting charity organisations.... DS


 
 

Hello all, I just want to say hello to James, if he ever turns up again at that page. How is it going for you, here is the "stupid german teacher", who would still work as a toolmaker, if he would not be employed by DRH Tvind. If anyone wants to test me, here I am. I think, I am quite smart. Why is it, James, that you cannot write your full name in the articles, are you afraid we are comming after you? Don't worry, we are busy helpin people, we don't have time for a hunt.

Marcus Kozok DRH Tvind :)


 
 

So where do you think that he money goes? Off course they always answer the same, that is where the money goes! What do you want them to tell you but the truth?

I have been working in Norway i know their economy very well. Yes, the participants spend 6 weeks (planned) to fundraising for UFF norway, UFF Finland and UFF Sweden. The money is their property after they are raised.

This is different from for example IICD where participants raise money for the expenses connected to run an institute of that kind. Food need to be bought, airtickets paid, insurances, cars, houserent, salaries, information work etc. That is the way IICD makes their economy run. If you dont receive the money from a donor, an organization, a government you better raise the money yourself if you want it to be.

I think that you should try to study some more economics and maybe you will figure out how much it cost to run an institute of that kind. If you are interested in finding out what UFF does with the money you have had plenty of opportunities to do so. For example during your work weekend in Oslo that usually is happening for every team within the first month.

You can not just "shoot away" saying that "the moneys goes to Tvind! If you are dissatisfied with the program is one thing. That is not the same as the "money is paid under the table to Tvind". That is completely irrational.

What do you think that the Norwegain State authorized auditor is doing every year when he check through the books for the intstitute in Norway? Sleeping through it so that "Norway can channel money to some Tvind empire with a guru". Wake up. Learn how to count.

 


 
 

Hi to all. I've been in the norwegian school in hornsjo some years ago. the way tvind is earning the money is clear. students pay for all expenses that the so called "probably best school in the world" (the headmaster) has. then, a lot of their time the students spend by selling post cards. the money they earn goes go tvind. there is no real teaching on this mountain there. most of the day students teaching theirselves. you learn nothing what you really need in africa to help. if you ask where the money goes to, you always here the same: to humana people to people. but where does it go then. well ... back to tvind. that's what I found out after leaving that place there. I made researches in different places such as banks, universities and so on.


 
 

Please be more specific!


 
 

We are living in a diverse world. Some do not like that. We are living in a world where you "should" conform. Some do not like to conform. We are living in a world where you are learning the "truth" as something we should not understand or question. As least not if you have the "wrong opinion".

This website does not contain much of truth but the owners of the site acts like they are the truth.

 


 
 

I meant disfunctional not in the sense of not being able to accomplish anything or the intentions of the volunteers but because the whole system is placing people in impossible situations with little or no support and then blaming the individual when things don't go according to plan.


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

 


 
 

Hello Herman.

You are welcome to the info weekend at CCTG. Bring a lot of questions!!!

Greetings

CCTG


 
 

I am from CCTG and do certainly not agree that we are "disfuncional". All here are very well intended. That is true.


 
 

Amy, Glad you wrote. I agree that Tvind/TG is not "brain-washing" people although pressure to conform can be enormous. I've always thought the saddest thing about Tvind/TG is that you have so many well-intentioned people within an organization that is so disfunctional.

Herman: Good luck with the info weekend. See for yourself and remember the people at CCTG have opinions and agendas just like everyone who posts here. Just remember that the info weekend is CCTG at its best and that the reality of Humana in Africa is something entirely different as well.


 
 

Dear Amy. Thankyou for giving me some hope of starting in a team. I have decide to go for an info weekend and see for my self. This way will it be me and not other people who makes up my mind. Love Herman.


 
 

Hi Matt, I should have been more clear. I was volunteering 4 months before my training would have started and I was fundraising for my program fee. I certainly didn't have as much invested in the program as you did. If I had, I honestly couldn't say what I would have done ( although the fundraising probably would have done me in anyway). So, I also didn't start my training program. I did however see the other participants in their training period. Personally, having gone through an international development program at university, I don't think I would have had any problems with the courses besides feeling like I had done activities like them before(another reason for leaving). If I had stayed I would have used the six months as an opportunity to teach what I had learned in shcool, and gain experience in that sort of leadership role. However I did decide to leave, which obviousely means that I wasn't enjoying 100% of the program. I want to write on this site because some of the people in Etna were rather weary of the campus and I think accusations such as brainwashing and having to wash the headmasters' underwear (comment heard while there) is ridiculous and childish, and will definietly sway people from finding out more. I have not visited the other schools, but can safely say that these above did not take place in California. I totally agree with increased transparency of non-profits and do encourage people to research orgs that they are interested in fully. Amy.


 
 

Hi Amy,

Thanks for writing. First a response and then some questions. Two reasons I stayed with the program were (1) I had paid a significant chunk of money that I couldn't get back and (2) I was constantly pursing the hope that things would get better after the fund-raising period or after the building weekend or after we left the US or after we got back to the US. It keeps hope alive.

Quick questions. 1) Didn't you mind losing your program fee after you left? 2) What did you think about the training you were receiving to join the TCE program?

Matt


 
 

Hello, I am a past volunteer at Campus California, and I would like to share with you what I was doing. I arrived in California a few months before my 6 month prep-period to fundraise my program fee. I arrived excited and ready to work on the building. I had a blast! Tomas and Ruth are so nice and easy to get along with, they made moving to a new town really enjoyable. I began work on the building quite soon after I arrived and learned so much!! I was drywalling, laying down ceramic tile and putting in insulation. I hadn't done anything like that before. It was hard work, but that's what construction is! Living closely with people was also an experience and one that I cherish. Now that I am home I really miss having people around to interact with most of the time. I took my share of the responsibility for cooking and cleaning and that was perfectly fine. I learned to cook for1 2 people at once and made some amazing meals! I have never eaten so well in my life! A note on this site complained about the $3 per day, but I ate so many fruits and vegetables at every meal, you can teach me how to eat on $3 any day! I'm still trying to remember the recipes from the school to cook for my family! I left the school becuase I didn't enjoy fundraising at all, though some of the other participants really like it. You're speaking directly to people, and people on the street really respond. I would like to point out something that I noticed in some of the articles on this site. They are written by people who have gone throught he program. I think it's strange that these people complained about the program from the begining, yet still completed it. Obviousley, if you are working in a position that you are not happy in for a year, then your time spent will seem horrible to you and seem like a waste. That will happen with any job. Personally, I did not witness any brainwashing, nor believe it exists at the campus. When I told everyone that I was leaving, they were of course disappointed, but were very, very, kind. Nobody tried to 'brainwash' me into staying. I had some great times in California. Your free time is your own, and frequently a group of us would go on an amazing hike to a lake or waterfall and spend the afternnon outside. I hope that anyone interested in joining and has looked at this site will also go to an info weekend at one of the schools - this is not a committment to join! Whatever you do, you will get both sides of the story. If you have any questions, I will try to answer them. Thanks for this opportunity to tell people about my time in California. Amy.


 
 

Question...

Why do you call the Page Tvind alert? If it is obviously that Tvind is just an organisation of the TG. The Schools have properly not much to do with the TG. I would say that you rename the Page to www.TGALERT.org.uk and after wards do a little more for the Site... i mean.. just the look of it makes me almost Puke...

Bye then. (Anonymous)


 
 

fdfgfdt


 
 

Reply from Frsig

In respond to the contribution bellow this:

First of all: The questions raised by me, has been raised by several others including many former members of TG.

Second: Ofcouse the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization. (I use the term "tvind" to cover all TG's activities, and because it was in this city that the organisation started out.)

And for the record: I'am happy that you try to go into and open dialog, but do not not find your argumentation creditable. Explanation follows:

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) It is not impossible to answer this question. What is interesting in your attempt to answer the question is that you indirectly admit, that the world of TG can be quiete confussing, since everybody find it hard to keep track of what is going on: The travelling highschool is just one of many "tvind" coporations, with the poupose to recrutte vollenters to humana projects, like forexampel the TCE-projet. And the humana-projects that the volenters join after they have left the travelling highschools, is the projects that should be evalueated, but tvind will not allow it, and the "books" are not accesable for outsideres - like they are in 99 pct of non-profit organisations.

WHY IS THAT?

b) It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others., and it is important secure such foundations are not misused, since it can harm the work of other well aid organisations. If money from this foundations are used to start up what you call " PRIVATE INITIATIVES" you are undermining the work of other aid-organisations, and a serious crime to humanity has been comitted.

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

lkjhkljhlkjh


 
 

REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo

To Jimmy:

My complaints

(1) Before joining I was led to believe that fundraising could take many different forms but when I arrived the only choice was canvassing.

(2) We were told that the money that was being raised would go 100 percent to our project and then we found out that the school was taking 50 percent or some percentage. thye never actauly told us how mcuh.

(3) I asked for an explanation for how the school finances worked and was told that it was not my concern. When I continued to ask I was given an explanation that made no sense. I don't know if the person was ignorant or hiding things. When I asked for more details I was told that it was "secret" because "outsiders" were looking for ways to make trouble.

(4) The instruction that we were offered had nothing to do with what we planning to go do. It was also very disorgniized. when we asked for more help or time to study we were told that we couldn't becuase we had to meet the otehr priorities like fund-raising.

Is that enough?


 
 

Yes Froesig, I do think spending 150k USD for a new wing is to secure the enviroment. If not, a lot of oil has to be burned to produce the energy needed. Of course the windmill is a symbol, one that we would like to protect. But the money from the fund to this is money for enviromental protection, not to protect a symbol.

Wouldn't it be right to try to protect the windmill that's produced the most energy of all windmills, it's not the biggest anymore in matters of size, but it's still the one whos produced the most.

But it doesn't matter in this case, since by using the windmill secures the enviroment and therefore nothing bad has happened.

If you want more info about the windmill, talk to the responsible people, Allan and Britta, they can give you all the information you need, www.tvindkraft.dk

I start to get irritated with statements like "one of many exampels" give me more examples, I want fact, I don't want rumors, something that feels wrong, intuition or unconcrete irrelevant statements, give me fact. What else is so horrible about the fund (why are you changing the conversation after each and every answer I've given you?) give me facts please.

But maybe I'm to unqualified in the matter to listen to, the "sources" guy, how long time have I been here? Since it seems like 5 weeks for Maria is not long enough to answer the question if you can call home when you want.

Jimmy Selvin Sweden jimmy@dnsdk.dk

 

And to the person asking about the door person, ok, fair enough, what exactly is it you have to complaint about??

 

 

 


 
 

Maria....Looks like your comment got posted. I have to say that I've been following the message board for some time and have seen plenty of pro-Tvind posting so I doubt there is any editing going on.


 
 

Maria Rodrigues you have been with Tvind for how many weeks? According to my sources you have been with the school for only 5 weeks. Please teel me if I'am wrong.


 
 

I wonder if you post comments like mine? Comments that say "Here I am, working as part of the DRH Movement in Denmark and quite happy". Comments that say "I talk to my mother or anyone I want whenever I want on the phone, and I've gotten and sent plenty of mail, not to mention e-mail on the computer and internet connection that the school has provided me". No contact with the outside world? It's a joke, right?

Do you post comments that say "If someone wants to leave, they can leave, no questions asked and even the money we pay for room and board (much less, by the way, than what it would cost to live independantly in Denmark) is refunded as stated in our initial contracts".

Do you dare post comments from people actually living as a part of the organization who actually know what goes on here every day? We invite anyone to come visit any of our sites in Denmark personally and talk with us personally and see that we are not innocent victims of some "psycho cult" but active participants in program to educate ourselves about how we can do something nice for someone else in the world.

If you dare post this comment, then I dare all the readers to direct your questions about Tvind to me at africabound2002@mailcity.com or check out our website at www.drh-movement.org.

Thank you for posting this comment, if you do. Sincerely, Maria Rodrigues


 
 

To the door person, I tried talking with the people "in charge" and all I got was an explanation as to why I was wrong and how I was obstructing the cause.

 

 


 
 

Reply from frosig

Do you really consider using 150.000 US$ for a new wing to an old windmill, an act to scure the inviroment. The same money could have saved many lifes in other projects. I can only think of one reason why they used the money to this purpose - they wanted to protect their image, and the windmill is an important part of it - it has big symbolic value to the organisation.

The financing of the new wing is just one of many exampels of misuse of the foundations money, that are being investigated by the police, because the investment can not be justified by the foundations regulation. It is misuse of a humanitarian foundation, that could harm other humanitarian foundations, and thereby the lifes of inocent people.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

Do you still consider it an act to


 
 

Proof please. I would like to see proof. Why should anyone here believe any of this?


 
 

I do not know if the Humanitarian fund spent money on a new wing to the winddmill at Tvind. That can be read about at www.fonden.org

If that would be the case i think that it is good that a Humanitarian fond for environment support alternative and healthy energy production.

 


 
 

To Jimmy Why did TG spend money from a huminitarian foundation to pay for a new wing to the windmill ind tvind? Please explain that?

Reply from frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

A lot of babbling here today?


 
 

Use the door?

 

If you feel yourself unhappy in the situation you are in, do something about it, either you try to solve it, talk with the responsble ones, explain what you think is wrong etc..

Or if you preffer not solving things, walk out of the door.

Very simple

I guess that werever you are, they must have an entrance door that you can use....

 


 
 

PLEASE HELP ME!

I think I am being brainwashed and I don't know how to get out from here!


 
 

Froesig: "It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others.,"

Yes, that's true, therefore we don't do whatever with the money in the fond. Each person in the TG gives 15% (taxfree) of their salary to the fond, these money are being spent for enviromental, humanitarian and scientific projects.

The rest of the money (after tax) are put together into a common pot, and what we do with those money are non of your business, but I can mention that among many things the windmill, the first TCE area, buildings and personal things.

This is money that are our private money, the fond is a different matter. and we've done with those money you can read on www.fonden.org

 

"Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes."

so you are saying that our projects are bad?? how come that Botswana has taken TCE as their national HIV/AIDS fighting programme, many more Southern African countries are considering it. In Mocambique the DNS education aint just a teacher training education, it's THE Teacher training education.

All sanitarian help we've done to minimize the spread of diseases, they don't help preventing deaths? nutrition programmes, they are starving the people?

And to once more trying to clarify the question of outside examinors for the books...

The Danish government has twice done an extended validation of our book keeping, for a cost of 1.5million crowns each time, they didn't find anything wrong. We are hiring top class "revisors" with good reputations so that people know that they are doing a good job, the law requires us to have the books validated by outside examinors, the revisors are doing that. Fonden has been under investigation for several years, and still nothing has been found to put the finger on.

And another thing, as you probably realize, if you look with a critique eye into each and every single company, organisation or any kind of employee, you can always find something to whine about, this is no exception with Tvind, but in my opinion, considering the amount of investigations that's been made, very very very few mistakes has been found, None illegal anyway, correct me if I'm wrong.....

And Tvind is just a name, as have been explained before LG has started up several different organisations, schools, companies etc... Some are non profit, some are organisations, some are schools, some are developing organisations, some are strictly companies and some are probably something else. Different rules apply for every different type.

And a question, can you please specify transparency?? Do you mean like writing a letter to Jyllandsposten each day telling exactly what we've donne, what we're going to do, how much money we've spent, how much money we've earned, how much toiletpaper that's been used in the basement toilet in Bustrup??? Specify please.... Have you tried going to one of the so called Tvind schools and ask your questions there?? Maybe you will get an answer or maybe they have work to do so they don't have time to answer your questions, go there and see for yourself. Your welcome to DNS to have a look if you want.

Jimmy

PS Maybe you should ask UN why they spend 1million GB Pound on counting charity organisations.... DS


 
 

Hello all, I just want to say hello to James, if he ever turns up again at that page. How is it going for you, here is the "stupid german teacher", who would still work as a toolmaker, if he would not be employed by DRH Tvind. If anyone wants to test me, here I am. I think, I am quite smart. Why is it, James, that you cannot write your full name in the articles, are you afraid we are comming after you? Don't worry, we are busy helpin people, we don't have time for a hunt.

Marcus Kozok DRH Tvind :)


 
 

So where do you think that he money goes? Off course they always answer the same, that is where the money goes! What do you want them to tell you but the truth?

I have been working in Norway i know their economy very well. Yes, the participants spend 6 weeks (planned) to fundraising for UFF norway, UFF Finland and UFF Sweden. The money is their property after they are raised.

This is different from for example IICD where participants raise money for the expenses connected to run an institute of that kind. Food need to be bought, airtickets paid, insurances, cars, houserent, salaries, information work etc. That is the way IICD makes their economy run. If you dont receive the money from a donor, an organization, a government you better raise the money yourself if you want it to be.

I think that you should try to study some more economics and maybe you will figure out how much it cost to run an institute of that kind. If you are interested in finding out what UFF does with the money you have had plenty of opportunities to do so. For example during your work weekend in Oslo that usually is happening for every team within the first month.

You can not just "shoot away" saying that "the moneys goes to Tvind! If you are dissatisfied with the program is one thing. That is not the same as the "money is paid under the table to Tvind". That is completely irrational.

What do you think that the Norwegain State authorized auditor is doing every year when he check through the books for the intstitute in Norway? Sleeping through it so that "Norway can channel money to some Tvind empire with a guru". Wake up. Learn how to count.

 


 
 

Hi to all. I've been in the norwegian school in hornsjo some years ago. the way tvind is earning the money is clear. students pay for all expenses that the so called "probably best school in the world" (the headmaster) has. then, a lot of their time the students spend by selling post cards. the money they earn goes go tvind. there is no real teaching on this mountain there. most of the day students teaching theirselves. you learn nothing what you really need in africa to help. if you ask where the money goes to, you always here the same: to humana people to people. but where does it go then. well ... back to tvind. that's what I found out after leaving that place there. I made researches in different places such as banks, universities and so on.


 
 

Please be more specific!


 
 

We are living in a diverse world. Some do not like that. We are living in a world where you "should" conform. Some do not like to conform. We are living in a world where you are learning the "truth" as something we should not understand or question. As least not if you have the "wrong opinion".

This website does not contain much of truth but the owners of the site acts like they are the truth.

 


 
 

I meant disfunctional not in the sense of not being able to accomplish anything or the intentions of the volunteers but because the whole system is placing people in impossible situations with little or no support and then blaming the individual when things don't go according to plan.


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

 


 
 

Hello Herman.

You are welcome to the info weekend at CCTG. Bring a lot of questions!!!

Greetings

CCTG


 
 

I am from CCTG and do certainly not agree that we are "disfuncional". All here are very well intended. That is true.


 
 

Amy, Glad you wrote. I agree that Tvind/TG is not "brain-washing" people although pressure to conform can be enormous. I've always thought the saddest thing about Tvind/TG is that you have so many well-intentioned people within an organization that is so disfunctional.

Herman: Good luck with the info weekend. See for yourself and remember the people at CCTG have opinions and agendas just like everyone who posts here. Just remember that the info weekend is CCTG at its best and that the reality of Humana in Africa is something entirely different as well.


 
 

Dear Amy. Thankyou for giving me some hope of starting in a team. I have decide to go for an info weekend and see for my self. This way will it be me and not other people who makes up my mind. Love Herman.


 
 

Hi Matt, I should have been more clear. I was volunteering 4 months before my training would have started and I was fundraising for my program fee. I certainly didn't have as much invested in the program as you did. If I had, I honestly couldn't say what I would have done ( although the fundraising probably would have done me in anyway). So, I also didn't start my training program. I did however see the other participants in their training period. Personally, having gone through an international development program at university, I don't think I would have had any problems with the courses besides feeling like I had done activities like them before(another reason for leaving). If I had stayed I would have used the six months as an opportunity to teach what I had learned in shcool, and gain experience in that sort of leadership role. However I did decide to leave, which obviousely means that I wasn't enjoying 100% of the program. I want to write on this site because some of the people in Etna were rather weary of the campus and I think accusations such as brainwashing and having to wash the headmasters' underwear (comment heard while there) is ridiculous and childish, and will definietly sway people from finding out more. I have not visited the other schools, but can safely say that these above did not take place in California. I totally agree with increased transparency of non-profits and do encourage people to research orgs that they are interested in fully. Amy.


 
 

Hi Amy,

Thanks for writing. First a response and then some questions. Two reasons I stayed with the program were (1) I had paid a significant chunk of money that I couldn't get back and (2) I was constantly pursing the hope that things would get better after the fund-raising period or after the building weekend or after we left the US or after we got back to the US. It keeps hope alive.

Quick questions. 1) Didn't you mind losing your program fee after you left? 2) What did you think about the training you were receiving to join the TCE program?

Matt


 
 

Hello, I am a past volunteer at Campus California, and I would like to share with you what I was doing. I arrived in California a few months before my 6 month prep-period to fundraise my program fee. I arrived excited and ready to work on the building. I had a blast! Tomas and Ruth are so nice and easy to get along with, they made moving to a new town really enjoyable. I began work on the building quite soon after I arrived and learned so much!! I was drywalling, laying down ceramic tile and putting in insulation. I hadn't done anything like that before. It was hard work, but that's what construction is! Living closely with people was also an experience and one that I cherish. Now that I am home I really miss having people around to interact with most of the time. I took my share of the responsibility for cooking and cleaning and that was perfectly fine. I learned to cook for1 2 people at once and made some amazing meals! I have never eaten so well in my life! A note on this site complained about the $3 per day, but I ate so many fruits and vegetables at every meal, you can teach me how to eat on $3 any day! I'm still trying to remember the recipes from the school to cook for my family! I left the school becuase I didn't enjoy fundraising at all, though some of the other participants really like it. You're speaking directly to people, and people on the street really respond. I would like to point out something that I noticed in some of the articles on this site. They are written by people who have gone throught he program. I think it's strange that these people complained about the program from the begining, yet still completed it. Obviousley, if you are working in a position that you are not happy in for a year, then your time spent will seem horrible to you and seem like a waste. That will happen with any job. Personally, I did not witness any brainwashing, nor believe it exists at the campus. When I told everyone that I was leaving, they were of course disappointed, but were very, very, kind. Nobody tried to 'brainwash' me into staying. I had some great times in California. Your free time is your own, and frequently a group of us would go on an amazing hike to a lake or waterfall and spend the afternnon outside. I hope that anyone interested in joining and has looked at this site will also go to an info weekend at one of the schools - this is not a committment to join! Whatever you do, you will get both sides of the story. If you have any questions, I will try to answer them. Thanks for this opportunity to tell people about my time in California. Amy.


 
 

Question...

Why do you call the Page Tvind alert? If it is obviously that Tvind is just an organisation of the TG. The Schools have properly not much to do with the TG. I would say that you rename the Page to www.TGALERT.org.uk and after wards do a little more for the Site... i mean.. just the look of it makes me almost Puke...

Bye then. (Anonymous)


 
 

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Reply from Frsig

In respond to the contribution bellow this:

First of all: The questions raised by me, has been raised by several others including many former members of TG.

Second: Ofcouse the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization. (I use the term "tvind" to cover all TG's activities, and because it was in this city that the organisation started out.)

And for the record: I'am happy that you try to go into and open dialog, but do not not find your argumentation creditable. Explanation follows:

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) It is not impossible to answer this question. What is interesting in your attempt to answer the question is that you indirectly admit, that the world of TG can be quiete confussing, since everybody find it hard to keep track of what is going on: The travelling highschool is just one of many "tvind" coporations, with the poupose to recrutte vollenters to humana projects, like forexampel the TCE-projet. And the humana-projects that the volenters join after they have left the travelling highschools, is the projects that should be evalueated, but tvind will not allow it, and the "books" are not accesable for outsideres - like they are in 99 pct of non-profit organisations.

WHY IS THAT?

b) It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others., and it is important secure such foundations are not misused, since it can harm the work of other well aid organisations. If money from this foundations are used to start up what you call " PRIVATE INITIATIVES" you are undermining the work of other aid-organisations, and a serious crime to humanity has been comitted.

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

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REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

My complaints

(1) Before joining I was led to believe that fundraising could take many different forms but when I arrived the only choice was canvassing.

(2) We were told that the money that was being raised would go 100 percent to our project and then we found out that the school was taking 50 percent or some percentage. thye never actauly told us how mcuh.

(3) I asked for an explanation for how the school finances worked and was told that it was not my concern. When I continued to ask I was given an explanation that made no sense. I don't know if the person was ignorant or hiding things. When I asked for more details I was told that it was "secret" because "outsiders" were looking for ways to make trouble.

(4) The instruction that we were offered had nothing to do with what we planning to go do. It was also very disorgniized. when we asked for more help or time to study we were told that we couldn't becuase we had to meet the otehr priorities like fund-raising.

Is that enough?


 
 

Yes Froesig, I do think spending 150k USD for a new wing is to secure the enviroment. If not, a lot of oil has to be burned to produce the energy needed. Of course the windmill is a symbol, one that we would like to protect. But the money from the fund to this is money for enviromental protection, not to protect a symbol.

Wouldn't it be right to try to protect the windmill that's produced the most energy of all windmills, it's not the biggest anymore in matters of size, but it's still the one whos produced the most.

But it doesn't matter in this case, since by using the windmill secures the enviroment and therefore nothing bad has happened.

If you want more info about the windmill, talk to the responsible people, Allan and Britta, they can give you all the information you need, www.tvindkraft.dk

I start to get irritated with statements like "one of many exampels" give me more examples, I want fact, I don't want rumors, something that feels wrong, intuition or unconcrete irrelevant statements, give me fact. What else is so horrible about the fund (why are you changing the conversation after each and every answer I've given you?) give me facts please.

But maybe I'm to unqualified in the matter to listen to, the "sources" guy, how long time have I been here? Since it seems like 5 weeks for Maria is not long enough to answer the question if you can call home when you want.

Jimmy Selvin Sweden jimmy@dnsdk.dk

 

And to the person asking about the door person, ok, fair enough, what exactly is it you have to complaint about??

 

 

 


 
 

Maria....Looks like your comment got posted. I have to say that I've been following the message board for some time and have seen plenty of pro-Tvind posting so I doubt there is any editing going on.


 
 

Maria Rodrigues you have been with Tvind for how many weeks? According to my sources you have been with the school for only 5 weeks. Please teel me if I'am wrong.


 
 

I wonder if you post comments like mine? Comments that say "Here I am, working as part of the DRH Movement in Denmark and quite happy". Comments that say "I talk to my mother or anyone I want whenever I want on the phone, and I've gotten and sent plenty of mail, not to mention e-mail on the computer and internet connection that the school has provided me". No contact with the outside world? It's a joke, right?

Do you post comments that say "If someone wants to leave, they can leave, no questions asked and even the money we pay for room and board (much less, by the way, than what it would cost to live independantly in Denmark) is refunded as stated in our initial contracts".

Do you dare post comments from people actually living as a part of the organization who actually know what goes on here every day? We invite anyone to come visit any of our sites in Denmark personally and talk with us personally and see that we are not innocent victims of some "psycho cult" but active participants in program to educate ourselves about how we can do something nice for someone else in the world.

If you dare post this comment, then I dare all the readers to direct your questions about Tvind to me at africabound2002@mailcity.com or check out our website at www.drh-movement.org.

Thank you for posting this comment, if you do. Sincerely, Maria Rodrigues


 
 

To the door person, I tried talking with the people "in charge" and all I got was an explanation as to why I was wrong and how I was obstructing the cause.

 

 


 
 

Reply from frosig

Do you really consider using 150.000 US$ for a new wing to an old windmill, an act to scure the inviroment. The same money could have saved many lifes in other projects. I can only think of one reason why they used the money to this purpose - they wanted to protect their image, and the windmill is an important part of it - it has big symbolic value to the organisation.

The financing of the new wing is just one of many exampels of misuse of the foundations money, that are being investigated by the police, because the investment can not be justified by the foundations regulation. It is misuse of a humanitarian foundation, that could harm other humanitarian foundations, and thereby the lifes of inocent people.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

Do you still consider it an act to


 
 

Proof please. I would like to see proof. Why should anyone here believe any of this?


 
 

I do not know if the Humanitarian fund spent money on a new wing to the winddmill at Tvind. That can be read about at www.fonden.org

If that would be the case i think that it is good that a Humanitarian fond for environment support alternative and healthy energy production.

 


 
 

To Jimmy Why did TG spend money from a huminitarian foundation to pay for a new wing to the windmill ind tvind? Please explain that?

Reply from frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

A lot of babbling here today?


 
 

Use the door?

 

If you feel yourself unhappy in the situation you are in, do something about it, either you try to solve it, talk with the responsble ones, explain what you think is wrong etc..

Or if you preffer not solving things, walk out of the door.

Very simple

I guess that werever you are, they must have an entrance door that you can use....

 


 
 

PLEASE HELP ME!

I think I am being brainwashed and I don't know how to get out from here!


 
 

Froesig: "It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others.,"

Yes, that's true, therefore we don't do whatever with the money in the fond. Each person in the TG gives 15% (taxfree) of their salary to the fond, these money are being spent for enviromental, humanitarian and scientific projects.

The rest of the money (after tax) are put together into a common pot, and what we do with those money are non of your business, but I can mention that among many things the windmill, the first TCE area, buildings and personal things.

This is money that are our private money, the fond is a different matter. and we've done with those money you can read on www.fonden.org

 

"Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes."

so you are saying that our projects are bad?? how come that Botswana has taken TCE as their national HIV/AIDS fighting programme, many more Southern African countries are considering it. In Mocambique the DNS education aint just a teacher training education, it's THE Teacher training education.

All sanitarian help we've done to minimize the spread of diseases, they don't help preventing deaths? nutrition programmes, they are starving the people?

And to once more trying to clarify the question of outside examinors for the books...

The Danish government has twice done an extended validation of our book keeping, for a cost of 1.5million crowns each time, they didn't find anything wrong. We are hiring top class "revisors" with good reputations so that people know that they are doing a good job, the law requires us to have the books validated by outside examinors, the revisors are doing that. Fonden has been under investigation for several years, and still nothing has been found to put the finger on.

And another thing, as you probably realize, if you look with a critique eye into each and every single company, organisation or any kind of employee, you can always find something to whine about, this is no exception with Tvind, but in my opinion, considering the amount of investigations that's been made, very very very few mistakes has been found, None illegal anyway, correct me if I'm wrong.....

And Tvind is just a name, as have been explained before LG has started up several different organisations, schools, companies etc... Some are non profit, some are organisations, some are schools, some are developing organisations, some are strictly companies and some are probably something else. Different rules apply for every different type.

And a question, can you please specify transparency?? Do you mean like writing a letter to Jyllandsposten each day telling exactly what we've donne, what we're going to do, how much money we've spent, how much money we've earned, how much toiletpaper that's been used in the basement toilet in Bustrup??? Specify please.... Have you tried going to one of the so called Tvind schools and ask your questions there?? Maybe you will get an answer or maybe they have work to do so they don't have time to answer your questions, go there and see for yourself. Your welcome to DNS to have a look if you want.

Jimmy

PS Maybe you should ask UN why they spend 1million GB Pound on counting charity organisations.... DS


 
 

Hello all, I just want to say hello to James, if he ever turns up again at that page. How is it going for you, here is the "stupid german teacher", who would still work as a toolmaker, if he would not be employed by DRH Tvind. If anyone wants to test me, here I am. I think, I am quite smart. Why is it, James, that you cannot write your full name in the articles, are you afraid we are comming after you? Don't worry, we are busy helpin people, we don't have time for a hunt.

Marcus Kozok DRH Tvind :)


 
 

So where do you think that he money goes? Off course they always answer the same, that is where the money goes! What do you want them to tell you but the truth?

I have been working in Norway i know their economy very well. Yes, the participants spend 6 weeks (planned) to fundraising for UFF norway, UFF Finland and UFF Sweden. The money is their property after they are raised.

This is different from for example IICD where participants raise money for the expenses connected to run an institute of that kind. Food need to be bought, airtickets paid, insurances, cars, houserent, salaries, information work etc. That is the way IICD makes their economy run. If you dont receive the money from a donor, an organization, a government you better raise the money yourself if you want it to be.

I think that you should try to study some more economics and maybe you will figure out how much it cost to run an institute of that kind. If you are interested in finding out what UFF does with the money you have had plenty of opportunities to do so. For example during your work weekend in Oslo that usually is happening for every team within the first month.

You can not just "shoot away" saying that "the moneys goes to Tvind! If you are dissatisfied with the program is one thing. That is not the same as the "money is paid under the table to Tvind". That is completely irrational.

What do you think that the Norwegain State authorized auditor is doing every year when he check through the books for the intstitute in Norway? Sleeping through it so that "Norway can channel money to some Tvind empire with a guru". Wake up. Learn how to count.

 


 
 

Hi to all. I've been in the norwegian school in hornsjo some years ago. the way tvind is earning the money is clear. students pay for all expenses that the so called "probably best school in the world" (the headmaster) has. then, a lot of their time the students spend by selling post cards. the money they earn goes go tvind. there is no real teaching on this mountain there. most of the day students teaching theirselves. you learn nothing what you really need in africa to help. if you ask where the money goes to, you always here the same: to humana people to people. but where does it go then. well ... back to tvind. that's what I found out after leaving that place there. I made researches in different places such as banks, universities and so on.


 
 

Please be more specific!


 
 

We are living in a diverse world. Some do not like that. We are living in a world where you "should" conform. Some do not like to conform. We are living in a world where you are learning the "truth" as something we should not understand or question. As least not if you have the "wrong opinion".

This website does not contain much of truth but the owners of the site acts like they are the truth.

 


 
 

I meant disfunctional not in the sense of not being able to accomplish anything or the intentions of the volunteers but because the whole system is placing people in impossible situations with little or no support and then blaming the individual when things don't go according to plan.


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

 


 
 

Hello Herman.

You are welcome to the info weekend at CCTG. Bring a lot of questions!!!

Greetings

CCTG


 
 

I am from CCTG and do certainly not agree that we are "disfuncional". All here are very well intended. That is true.


 
 

Amy, Glad you wrote. I agree that Tvind/TG is not "brain-washing" people although pressure to conform can be enormous. I've always thought the saddest thing about Tvind/TG is that you have so many well-intentioned people within an organization that is so disfunctional.

Herman: Good luck with the info weekend. See for yourself and remember the people at CCTG have opinions and agendas just like everyone who posts here. Just remember that the info weekend is CCTG at its best and that the reality of Humana in Africa is something entirely different as well.


 
 

Dear Amy. Thankyou for giving me some hope of starting in a team. I have decide to go for an info weekend and see for my self. This way will it be me and not other people who makes up my mind. Love Herman.


 
 

Hi Matt, I should have been more clear. I was volunteering 4 months before my training would have started and I was fundraising for my program fee. I certainly didn't have as much invested in the program as you did. If I had, I honestly couldn't say what I would have done ( although the fundraising probably would have done me in anyway). So, I also didn't start my training program. I did however see the other participants in their training period. Personally, having gone through an international development program at university, I don't think I would have had any problems with the courses besides feeling like I had done activities like them before(another reason for leaving). If I had stayed I would have used the six months as an opportunity to teach what I had learned in shcool, and gain experience in that sort of leadership role. However I did decide to leave, which obviousely means that I wasn't enjoying 100% of the program. I want to write on this site because some of the people in Etna were rather weary of the campus and I think accusations such as brainwashing and having to wash the headmasters' underwear (comment heard while there) is ridiculous and childish, and will definietly sway people from finding out more. I have not visited the other schools, but can safely say that these above did not take place in California. I totally agree with increased transparency of non-profits and do encourage people to research orgs that they are interested in fully. Amy.


 
 

Hi Amy,

Thanks for writing. First a response and then some questions. Two reasons I stayed with the program were (1) I had paid a significant chunk of money that I couldn't get back and (2) I was constantly pursing the hope that things would get better after the fund-raising period or after the building weekend or after we left the US or after we got back to the US. It keeps hope alive.

Quick questions. 1) Didn't you mind losing your program fee after you left? 2) What did you think about the training you were receiving to join the TCE program?

Matt


 
 

Hello, I am a past volunteer at Campus California, and I would like to share with you what I was doing. I arrived in California a few months before my 6 month prep-period to fundraise my program fee. I arrived excited and ready to work on the building. I had a blast! Tomas and Ruth are so nice and easy to get along with, they made moving to a new town really enjoyable. I began work on the building quite soon after I arrived and learned so much!! I was drywalling, laying down ceramic tile and putting in insulation. I hadn't done anything like that before. It was hard work, but that's what construction is! Living closely with people was also an experience and one that I cherish. Now that I am home I really miss having people around to interact with most of the time. I took my share of the responsibility for cooking and cleaning and that was perfectly fine. I learned to cook for1 2 people at once and made some amazing meals! I have never eaten so well in my life! A note on this site complained about the $3 per day, but I ate so many fruits and vegetables at every meal, you can teach me how to eat on $3 any day! I'm still trying to remember the recipes from the school to cook for my family! I left the school becuase I didn't enjoy fundraising at all, though some of the other participants really like it. You're speaking directly to people, and people on the street really respond. I would like to point out something that I noticed in some of the articles on this site. They are written by people who have gone throught he program. I think it's strange that these people complained about the program from the begining, yet still completed it. Obviousley, if you are working in a position that you are not happy in for a year, then your time spent will seem horrible to you and seem like a waste. That will happen with any job. Personally, I did not witness any brainwashing, nor believe it exists at the campus. When I told everyone that I was leaving, they were of course disappointed, but were very, very, kind. Nobody tried to 'brainwash' me into staying. I had some great times in California. Your free time is your own, and frequently a group of us would go on an amazing hike to a lake or waterfall and spend the afternnon outside. I hope that anyone interested in joining and has looked at this site will also go to an info weekend at one of the schools - this is not a committment to join! Whatever you do, you will get both sides of the story. If you have any questions, I will try to answer them. Thanks for this opportunity to tell people about my time in California. Amy.


 
 

Question...

Why do you call the Page Tvind alert? If it is obviously that Tvind is just an organisation of the TG. The Schools have properly not much to do with the TG. I would say that you rename the Page to www.TGALERT.org.uk and after wards do a little more for the Site... i mean.. just the look of it makes me almost Puke...

Bye then. (Anonymous)


 
 

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Reply from Frsig

In respond to the contribution bellow this:

First of all: The questions raised by me, has been raised by several others including many former members of TG.

Second: Ofcouse the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization. (I use the term "tvind" to cover all TG's activities, and because it was in this city that the organisation started out.)

And for the record: I'am happy that you try to go into and open dialog, but do not not find your argumentation creditable. Explanation follows:

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) It is not impossible to answer this question. What is interesting in your attempt to answer the question is that you indirectly admit, that the world of TG can be quiete confussing, since everybody find it hard to keep track of what is going on: The travelling highschool is just one of many "tvind" coporations, with the poupose to recrutte vollenters to humana projects, like forexampel the TCE-projet. And the humana-projects that the volenters join after they have left the travelling highschools, is the projects that should be evalueated, but tvind will not allow it, and the "books" are not accesable for outsideres - like they are in 99 pct of non-profit organisations.

WHY IS THAT?

b) It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others., and it is important secure such foundations are not misused, since it can harm the work of other well aid organisations. If money from this foundations are used to start up what you call " PRIVATE INITIATIVES" you are undermining the work of other aid-organisations, and a serious crime to humanity has been comitted.

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

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REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

(1) Before joining I was led to believe that fundraising could take many different forms but when I arrived the only choice was canvassing.

(2) We were told that the money that was being raised would go 100 percent to our project and then we found out that the school was taking 50 percent or some percentage. thye never actauly told us how mcuh.

(3) I asked for an explanation for how the school finances worked and was told that it was not my concern. When I continued to ask I was given an explanation that made no sense. I don't know if the person was ignorant or hiding things. When I asked for more details I was told that it was "secret" because "outsiders" were looking for ways to make trouble.

(4) The instruction that we were offered had nothing to do with what we planning to go do. It was also very disorgniized. when we asked for more help or time to study we were told that we couldn't becuase we had to meet the otehr priorities like fund-raising.

Is that enough?


 
 

Yes Froesig, I do think spending 150k USD for a new wing is to secure the enviroment. If not, a lot of oil has to be burned to produce the energy needed. Of course the windmill is a symbol, one that we would like to protect. But the money from the fund to this is money for enviromental protection, not to protect a symbol.

Wouldn't it be right to try to protect the windmill that's produced the most energy of all windmills, it's not the biggest anymore in matters of size, but it's still the one whos produced the most.

But it doesn't matter in this case, since by using the windmill secures the enviroment and therefore nothing bad has happened.

If you want more info about the windmill, talk to the responsible people, Allan and Britta, they can give you all the information you need, www.tvindkraft.dk

I start to get irritated with statements like "one of many exampels" give me more examples, I want fact, I don't want rumors, something that feels wrong, intuition or unconcrete irrelevant statements, give me fact. What else is so horrible about the fund (why are you changing the conversation after each and every answer I've given you?) give me facts please.

But maybe I'm to unqualified in the matter to listen to, the "sources" guy, how long time have I been here? Since it seems like 5 weeks for Maria is not long enough to answer the question if you can call home when you want.

Jimmy Selvin Sweden jimmy@dnsdk.dk

 

And to the person asking about the door person, ok, fair enough, what exactly is it you have to complaint about??

 

 

 


 
 

Maria....Looks like your comment got posted. I have to say that I've been following the message board for some time and have seen plenty of pro-Tvind posting so I doubt there is any editing going on.


 
 

Maria Rodrigues you have been with Tvind for how many weeks? According to my sources you have been with the school for only 5 weeks. Please teel me if I'am wrong.


 
 

I wonder if you post comments like mine? Comments that say "Here I am, working as part of the DRH Movement in Denmark and quite happy". Comments that say "I talk to my mother or anyone I want whenever I want on the phone, and I've gotten and sent plenty of mail, not to mention e-mail on the computer and internet connection that the school has provided me". No contact with the outside world? It's a joke, right?

Do you post comments that say "If someone wants to leave, they can leave, no questions asked and even the money we pay for room and board (much less, by the way, than what it would cost to live independantly in Denmark) is refunded as stated in our initial contracts".

Do you dare post comments from people actually living as a part of the organization who actually know what goes on here every day? We invite anyone to come visit any of our sites in Denmark personally and talk with us personally and see that we are not innocent victims of some "psycho cult" but active participants in program to educate ourselves about how we can do something nice for someone else in the world.

If you dare post this comment, then I dare all the readers to direct your questions about Tvind to me at africabound2002@mailcity.com or check out our website at www.drh-movement.org.

Thank you for posting this comment, if you do. Sincerely, Maria Rodrigues


 
 

To the door person, I tried talking with the people "in charge" and all I got was an explanation as to why I was wrong and how I was obstructing the cause.

 

 


 
 

Reply from frosig

Do you really consider using 150.000 US$ for a new wing to an old windmill, an act to scure the inviroment. The same money could have saved many lifes in other projects. I can only think of one reason why they used the money to this purpose - they wanted to protect their image, and the windmill is an important part of it - it has big symbolic value to the organisation.

The financing of the new wing is just one of many exampels of misuse of the foundations money, that are being investigated by the police, because the investment can not be justified by the foundations regulation. It is misuse of a humanitarian foundation, that could harm other humanitarian foundations, and thereby the lifes of inocent people.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

Do you still consider it an act to


 
 

Proof please. I would like to see proof. Why should anyone here believe any of this?


 
 

I do not know if the Humanitarian fund spent money on a new wing to the winddmill at Tvind. That can be read about at www.fonden.org

If that would be the case i think that it is good that a Humanitarian fond for environment support alternative and healthy energy production.

 


 
 

To Jimmy Why did TG spend money from a huminitarian foundation to pay for a new wing to the windmill ind tvind? Please explain that?

Reply from frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

A lot of babbling here today?


 
 

Use the door?

 

If you feel yourself unhappy in the situation you are in, do something about it, either you try to solve it, talk with the responsble ones, explain what you think is wrong etc..

Or if you preffer not solving things, walk out of the door.

Very simple

I guess that werever you are, they must have an entrance door that you can use....

 


 
 

PLEASE HELP ME!

I think I am being brainwashed and I don't know how to get out from here!


 
 

Froesig: "It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others.,"

Yes, that's true, therefore we don't do whatever with the money in the fond. Each person in the TG gives 15% (taxfree) of their salary to the fond, these money are being spent for enviromental, humanitarian and scientific projects.

The rest of the money (after tax) are put together into a common pot, and what we do with those money are non of your business, but I can mention that among many things the windmill, the first TCE area, buildings and personal things.

This is money that are our private money, the fond is a different matter. and we've done with those money you can read on www.fonden.org

 

"Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes."

so you are saying that our projects are bad?? how come that Botswana has taken TCE as their national HIV/AIDS fighting programme, many more Southern African countries are considering it. In Mocambique the DNS education aint just a teacher training education, it's THE Teacher training education.

All sanitarian help we've done to minimize the spread of diseases, they don't help preventing deaths? nutrition programmes, they are starving the people?

And to once more trying to clarify the question of outside examinors for the books...

The Danish government has twice done an extended validation of our book keeping, for a cost of 1.5million crowns each time, they didn't find anything wrong. We are hiring top class "revisors" with good reputations so that people know that they are doing a good job, the law requires us to have the books validated by outside examinors, the revisors are doing that. Fonden has been under investigation for several years, and still nothing has been found to put the finger on.

And another thing, as you probably realize, if you look with a critique eye into each and every single company, organisation or any kind of employee, you can always find something to whine about, this is no exception with Tvind, but in my opinion, considering the amount of investigations that's been made, very very very few mistakes has been found, None illegal anyway, correct me if I'm wrong.....

And Tvind is just a name, as have been explained before LG has started up several different organisations, schools, companies etc... Some are non profit, some are organisations, some are schools, some are developing organisations, some are strictly companies and some are probably something else. Different rules apply for every different type.

And a question, can you please specify transparency?? Do you mean like writing a letter to Jyllandsposten each day telling exactly what we've donne, what we're going to do, how much money we've spent, how much money we've earned, how much toiletpaper that's been used in the basement toilet in Bustrup??? Specify please.... Have you tried going to one of the so called Tvind schools and ask your questions there?? Maybe you will get an answer or maybe they have work to do so they don't have time to answer your questions, go there and see for yourself. Your welcome to DNS to have a look if you want.

Jimmy

PS Maybe you should ask UN why they spend 1million GB Pound on counting charity organisations.... DS


 
 

Hello all, I just want to say hello to James, if he ever turns up again at that page. How is it going for you, here is the "stupid german teacher", who would still work as a toolmaker, if he would not be employed by DRH Tvind. If anyone wants to test me, here I am. I think, I am quite smart. Why is it, James, that you cannot write your full name in the articles, are you afraid we are comming after you? Don't worry, we are busy helpin people, we don't have time for a hunt.

Marcus Kozok DRH Tvind :)


 
 

So where do you think that he money goes? Off course they always answer the same, that is where the money goes! What do you want them to tell you but the truth?

I have been working in Norway i know their economy very well. Yes, the participants spend 6 weeks (planned) to fundraising for UFF norway, UFF Finland and UFF Sweden. The money is their property after they are raised.

This is different from for example IICD where participants raise money for the expenses connected to run an institute of that kind. Food need to be bought, airtickets paid, insurances, cars, houserent, salaries, information work etc. That is the way IICD makes their economy run. If you dont receive the money from a donor, an organization, a government you better raise the money yourself if you want it to be.

I think that you should try to study some more economics and maybe you will figure out how much it cost to run an institute of that kind. If you are interested in finding out what UFF does with the money you have had plenty of opportunities to do so. For example during your work weekend in Oslo that usually is happening for every team within the first month.

You can not just "shoot away" saying that "the moneys goes to Tvind! If you are dissatisfied with the program is one thing. That is not the same as the "money is paid under the table to Tvind". That is completely irrational.

What do you think that the Norwegain State authorized auditor is doing every year when he check through the books for the intstitute in Norway? Sleeping through it so that "Norway can channel money to some Tvind empire with a guru". Wake up. Learn how to count.

 


 
 

Hi to all. I've been in the norwegian school in hornsjo some years ago. the way tvind is earning the money is clear. students pay for all expenses that the so called "probably best school in the world" (the headmaster) has. then, a lot of their time the students spend by selling post cards. the money they earn goes go tvind. there is no real teaching on this mountain there. most of the day students teaching theirselves. you learn nothing what you really need in africa to help. if you ask where the money goes to, you always here the same: to humana people to people. but where does it go then. well ... back to tvind. that's what I found out after leaving that place there. I made researches in different places such as banks, universities and so on.


 
 

Please be more specific!


 
 

We are living in a diverse world. Some do not like that. We are living in a world where you "should" conform. Some do not like to conform. We are living in a world where you are learning the "truth" as something we should not understand or question. As least not if you have the "wrong opinion".

This website does not contain much of truth but the owners of the site acts like they are the truth.

 


 
 

I meant disfunctional not in the sense of not being able to accomplish anything or the intentions of the volunteers but because the whole system is placing people in impossible situations with little or no support and then blaming the individual when things don't go according to plan.


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

 


 
 

Hello Herman.

You are welcome to the info weekend at CCTG. Bring a lot of questions!!!

Greetings

CCTG


 
 

I am from CCTG and do certainly not agree that we are "disfuncional". All here are very well intended. That is true.


 
 

Amy, Glad you wrote. I agree that Tvind/TG is not "brain-washing" people although pressure to conform can be enormous. I've always thought the saddest thing about Tvind/TG is that you have so many well-intentioned people within an organization that is so disfunctional.

Herman: Good luck with the info weekend. See for yourself and remember the people at CCTG have opinions and agendas just like everyone who posts here. Just remember that the info weekend is CCTG at its best and that the reality of Humana in Africa is something entirely different as well.


 
 

Dear Amy. Thankyou for giving me some hope of starting in a team. I have decide to go for an info weekend and see for my self. This way will it be me and not other people who makes up my mind. Love Herman.


 
 

Hi Matt, I should have been more clear. I was volunteering 4 months before my training would have started and I was fundraising for my program fee. I certainly didn't have as much invested in the program as you did. If I had, I honestly couldn't say what I would have done ( although the fundraising probably would have done me in anyway). So, I also didn't start my training program. I did however see the other participants in their training period. Personally, having gone through an international development program at university, I don't think I would have had any problems with the courses besides feeling like I had done activities like them before(another reason for leaving). If I had stayed I would have used the six months as an opportunity to teach what I had learned in shcool, and gain experience in that sort of leadership role. However I did decide to leave, which obviousely means that I wasn't enjoying 100% of the program. I want to write on this site because some of the people in Etna were rather weary of the campus and I think accusations such as brainwashing and having to wash the headmasters' underwear (comment heard while there) is ridiculous and childish, and will definietly sway people from finding out more. I have not visited the other schools, but can safely say that these above did not take place in California. I totally agree with increased transparency of non-profits and do encourage people to research orgs that they are interested in fully. Amy.


 
 

Hi Amy,

Thanks for writing. First a response and then some questions. Two reasons I stayed with the program were (1) I had paid a significant chunk of money that I couldn't get back and (2) I was constantly pursing the hope that things would get better after the fund-raising period or after the building weekend or after we left the US or after we got back to the US. It keeps hope alive.

Quick questions. 1) Didn't you mind losing your program fee after you left? 2) What did you think about the training you were receiving to join the TCE program?

Matt


 
 

Hello, I am a past volunteer at Campus California, and I would like to share with you what I was doing. I arrived in California a few months before my 6 month prep-period to fundraise my program fee. I arrived excited and ready to work on the building. I had a blast! Tomas and Ruth are so nice and easy to get along with, they made moving to a new town really enjoyable. I began work on the building quite soon after I arrived and learned so much!! I was drywalling, laying down ceramic tile and putting in insulation. I hadn't done anything like that before. It was hard work, but that's what construction is! Living closely with people was also an experience and one that I cherish. Now that I am home I really miss having people around to interact with most of the time. I took my share of the responsibility for cooking and cleaning and that was perfectly fine. I learned to cook for1 2 people at once and made some amazing meals! I have never eaten so well in my life! A note on this site complained about the $3 per day, but I ate so many fruits and vegetables at every meal, you can teach me how to eat on $3 any day! I'm still trying to remember the recipes from the school to cook for my family! I left the school becuase I didn't enjoy fundraising at all, though some of the other participants really like it. You're speaking directly to people, and people on the street really respond. I would like to point out something that I noticed in some of the articles on this site. They are written by people who have gone throught he program. I think it's strange that these people complained about the program from the begining, yet still completed it. Obviousley, if you are working in a position that you are not happy in for a year, then your time spent will seem horrible to you and seem like a waste. That will happen with any job. Personally, I did not witness any brainwashing, nor believe it exists at the campus. When I told everyone that I was leaving, they were of course disappointed, but were very, very, kind. Nobody tried to 'brainwash' me into staying. I had some great times in California. Your free time is your own, and frequently a group of us would go on an amazing hike to a lake or waterfall and spend the afternnon outside. I hope that anyone interested in joining and has looked at this site will also go to an info weekend at one of the schools - this is not a committment to join! Whatever you do, you will get both sides of the story. If you have any questions, I will try to answer them. Thanks for this opportunity to tell people about my time in California. Amy.


 
 

Question...

Why do you call the Page Tvind alert? If it is obviously that Tvind is just an organisation of the TG. The Schools have properly not much to do with the TG. I would say that you rename the Page to www.TGALERT.org.uk and after wards do a little more for the Site... i mean.. just the look of it makes me almost Puke...

Bye then. (Anonymous)


 
 

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Reply from Frsig

In respond to the contribution bellow this:

First of all: The questions raised by me, has been raised by several others including many former members of TG.

Second: Ofcouse the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization. (I use the term "tvind" to cover all TG's activities, and because it was in this city that the organisation started out.)

And for the record: I'am happy that you try to go into and open dialog, but do not not find your argumentation creditable. Explanation follows:

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) It is not impossible to answer this question. What is interesting in your attempt to answer the question is that you indirectly admit, that the world of TG can be quiete confussing, since everybody find it hard to keep track of what is going on: The travelling highschool is just one of many "tvind" coporations, with the poupose to recrutte vollenters to humana projects, like forexampel the TCE-projet. And the humana-projects that the volenters join after they have left the travelling highschools, is the projects that should be evalueated, but tvind will not allow it, and the "books" are not accesable for outsideres - like they are in 99 pct of non-profit organisations.

WHY IS THAT?

b) It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others., and it is important secure such foundations are not misused, since it can harm the work of other well aid organisations. If money from this foundations are used to start up what you call " PRIVATE INITIATIVES" you are undermining the work of other aid-organisations, and a serious crime to humanity has been comitted.

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

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REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

(2) We were told that the money that was being raised would go 100 percent to our project and then we found out that the school was taking 50 percent or some percentage. thye never actauly told us how mcuh.

(3) I asked for an explanation for how the school finances worked and was told that it was not my concern. When I continued to ask I was given an explanation that made no sense. I don't know if the person was ignorant or hiding things. When I asked for more details I was told that it was "secret" because "outsiders" were looking for ways to make trouble.

(4) The instruction that we were offered had nothing to do with what we planning to go do. It was also very disorgniized. when we asked for more help or time to study we were told that we couldn't becuase we had to meet the otehr priorities like fund-raising.

Is that enough?


 
 

Yes Froesig, I do think spending 150k USD for a new wing is to secure the enviroment. If not, a lot of oil has to be burned to produce the energy needed. Of course the windmill is a symbol, one that we would like to protect. But the money from the fund to this is money for enviromental protection, not to protect a symbol.

Wouldn't it be right to try to protect the windmill that's produced the most energy of all windmills, it's not the biggest anymore in matters of size, but it's still the one whos produced the most.

But it doesn't matter in this case, since by using the windmill secures the enviroment and therefore nothing bad has happened.

If you want more info about the windmill, talk to the responsible people, Allan and Britta, they can give you all the information you need, www.tvindkraft.dk

I start to get irritated with statements like "one of many exampels" give me more examples, I want fact, I don't want rumors, something that feels wrong, intuition or unconcrete irrelevant statements, give me fact. What else is so horrible about the fund (why are you changing the conversation after each and every answer I've given you?) give me facts please.

But maybe I'm to unqualified in the matter to listen to, the "sources" guy, how long time have I been here? Since it seems like 5 weeks for Maria is not long enough to answer the question if you can call home when you want.

Jimmy Selvin Sweden jimmy@dnsdk.dk

 

And to the person asking about the door person, ok, fair enough, what exactly is it you have to complaint about??

 

 

 


 
 

Maria....Looks like your comment got posted. I have to say that I've been following the message board for some time and have seen plenty of pro-Tvind posting so I doubt there is any editing going on.


 
 

Maria Rodrigues you have been with Tvind for how many weeks? According to my sources you have been with the school for only 5 weeks. Please teel me if I'am wrong.


 
 

I wonder if you post comments like mine? Comments that say "Here I am, working as part of the DRH Movement in Denmark and quite happy". Comments that say "I talk to my mother or anyone I want whenever I want on the phone, and I've gotten and sent plenty of mail, not to mention e-mail on the computer and internet connection that the school has provided me". No contact with the outside world? It's a joke, right?

Do you post comments that say "If someone wants to leave, they can leave, no questions asked and even the money we pay for room and board (much less, by the way, than what it would cost to live independantly in Denmark) is refunded as stated in our initial contracts".

Do you dare post comments from people actually living as a part of the organization who actually know what goes on here every day? We invite anyone to come visit any of our sites in Denmark personally and talk with us personally and see that we are not innocent victims of some "psycho cult" but active participants in program to educate ourselves about how we can do something nice for someone else in the world.

If you dare post this comment, then I dare all the readers to direct your questions about Tvind to me at africabound2002@mailcity.com or check out our website at www.drh-movement.org.

Thank you for posting this comment, if you do. Sincerely, Maria Rodrigues


 
 

To the door person, I tried talking with the people "in charge" and all I got was an explanation as to why I was wrong and how I was obstructing the cause.

 

 


 
 

Reply from frosig

Do you really consider using 150.000 US$ for a new wing to an old windmill, an act to scure the inviroment. The same money could have saved many lifes in other projects. I can only think of one reason why they used the money to this purpose - they wanted to protect their image, and the windmill is an important part of it - it has big symbolic value to the organisation.

The financing of the new wing is just one of many exampels of misuse of the foundations money, that are being investigated by the police, because the investment can not be justified by the foundations regulation. It is misuse of a humanitarian foundation, that could harm other humanitarian foundations, and thereby the lifes of inocent people.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

Do you still consider it an act to


 
 

Proof please. I would like to see proof. Why should anyone here believe any of this?


 
 

I do not know if the Humanitarian fund spent money on a new wing to the winddmill at Tvind. That can be read about at www.fonden.org

If that would be the case i think that it is good that a Humanitarian fond for environment support alternative and healthy energy production.

 


 
 

To Jimmy Why did TG spend money from a huminitarian foundation to pay for a new wing to the windmill ind tvind? Please explain that?

Reply from frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

A lot of babbling here today?


 
 

Use the door?

 

If you feel yourself unhappy in the situation you are in, do something about it, either you try to solve it, talk with the responsble ones, explain what you think is wrong etc..

Or if you preffer not solving things, walk out of the door.

Very simple

I guess that werever you are, they must have an entrance door that you can use....

 


 
 

PLEASE HELP ME!

I think I am being brainwashed and I don't know how to get out from here!


 
 

Froesig: "It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others.,"

Yes, that's true, therefore we don't do whatever with the money in the fond. Each person in the TG gives 15% (taxfree) of their salary to the fond, these money are being spent for enviromental, humanitarian and scientific projects.

The rest of the money (after tax) are put together into a common pot, and what we do with those money are non of your business, but I can mention that among many things the windmill, the first TCE area, buildings and personal things.

This is money that are our private money, the fond is a different matter. and we've done with those money you can read on www.fonden.org

 

"Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes."

so you are saying that our projects are bad?? how come that Botswana has taken TCE as their national HIV/AIDS fighting programme, many more Southern African countries are considering it. In Mocambique the DNS education aint just a teacher training education, it's THE Teacher training education.

All sanitarian help we've done to minimize the spread of diseases, they don't help preventing deaths? nutrition programmes, they are starving the people?

And to once more trying to clarify the question of outside examinors for the books...

The Danish government has twice done an extended validation of our book keeping, for a cost of 1.5million crowns each time, they didn't find anything wrong. We are hiring top class "revisors" with good reputations so that people know that they are doing a good job, the law requires us to have the books validated by outside examinors, the revisors are doing that. Fonden has been under investigation for several years, and still nothing has been found to put the finger on.

And another thing, as you probably realize, if you look with a critique eye into each and every single company, organisation or any kind of employee, you can always find something to whine about, this is no exception with Tvind, but in my opinion, considering the amount of investigations that's been made, very very very few mistakes has been found, None illegal anyway, correct me if I'm wrong.....

And Tvind is just a name, as have been explained before LG has started up several different organisations, schools, companies etc... Some are non profit, some are organisations, some are schools, some are developing organisations, some are strictly companies and some are probably something else. Different rules apply for every different type.

And a question, can you please specify transparency?? Do you mean like writing a letter to Jyllandsposten each day telling exactly what we've donne, what we're going to do, how much money we've spent, how much money we've earned, how much toiletpaper that's been used in the basement toilet in Bustrup??? Specify please.... Have you tried going to one of the so called Tvind schools and ask your questions there?? Maybe you will get an answer or maybe they have work to do so they don't have time to answer your questions, go there and see for yourself. Your welcome to DNS to have a look if you want.

Jimmy

PS Maybe you should ask UN why they spend 1million GB Pound on counting charity organisations.... DS


 
 

Hello all, I just want to say hello to James, if he ever turns up again at that page. How is it going for you, here is the "stupid german teacher", who would still work as a toolmaker, if he would not be employed by DRH Tvind. If anyone wants to test me, here I am. I think, I am quite smart. Why is it, James, that you cannot write your full name in the articles, are you afraid we are comming after you? Don't worry, we are busy helpin people, we don't have time for a hunt.

Marcus Kozok DRH Tvind :)


 
 

So where do you think that he money goes? Off course they always answer the same, that is where the money goes! What do you want them to tell you but the truth?

I have been working in Norway i know their economy very well. Yes, the participants spend 6 weeks (planned) to fundraising for UFF norway, UFF Finland and UFF Sweden. The money is their property after they are raised.

This is different from for example IICD where participants raise money for the expenses connected to run an institute of that kind. Food need to be bought, airtickets paid, insurances, cars, houserent, salaries, information work etc. That is the way IICD makes their economy run. If you dont receive the money from a donor, an organization, a government you better raise the money yourself if you want it to be.

I think that you should try to study some more economics and maybe you will figure out how much it cost to run an institute of that kind. If you are interested in finding out what UFF does with the money you have had plenty of opportunities to do so. For example during your work weekend in Oslo that usually is happening for every team within the first month.

You can not just "shoot away" saying that "the moneys goes to Tvind! If you are dissatisfied with the program is one thing. That is not the same as the "money is paid under the table to Tvind". That is completely irrational.

What do you think that the Norwegain State authorized auditor is doing every year when he check through the books for the intstitute in Norway? Sleeping through it so that "Norway can channel money to some Tvind empire with a guru". Wake up. Learn how to count.

 


 
 

Hi to all. I've been in the norwegian school in hornsjo some years ago. the way tvind is earning the money is clear. students pay for all expenses that the so called "probably best school in the world" (the headmaster) has. then, a lot of their time the students spend by selling post cards. the money they earn goes go tvind. there is no real teaching on this mountain there. most of the day students teaching theirselves. you learn nothing what you really need in africa to help. if you ask where the money goes to, you always here the same: to humana people to people. but where does it go then. well ... back to tvind. that's what I found out after leaving that place there. I made researches in different places such as banks, universities and so on.


 
 

Please be more specific!


 
 

We are living in a diverse world. Some do not like that. We are living in a world where you "should" conform. Some do not like to conform. We are living in a world where you are learning the "truth" as something we should not understand or question. As least not if you have the "wrong opinion".

This website does not contain much of truth but the owners of the site acts like they are the truth.

 


 
 

I meant disfunctional not in the sense of not being able to accomplish anything or the intentions of the volunteers but because the whole system is placing people in impossible situations with little or no support and then blaming the individual when things don't go according to plan.


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

 


 
 

Hello Herman.

You are welcome to the info weekend at CCTG. Bring a lot of questions!!!

Greetings

CCTG


 
 

I am from CCTG and do certainly not agree that we are "disfuncional". All here are very well intended. That is true.


 
 

Amy, Glad you wrote. I agree that Tvind/TG is not "brain-washing" people although pressure to conform can be enormous. I've always thought the saddest thing about Tvind/TG is that you have so many well-intentioned people within an organization that is so disfunctional.

Herman: Good luck with the info weekend. See for yourself and remember the people at CCTG have opinions and agendas just like everyone who posts here. Just remember that the info weekend is CCTG at its best and that the reality of Humana in Africa is something entirely different as well.


 
 

Dear Amy. Thankyou for giving me some hope of starting in a team. I have decide to go for an info weekend and see for my self. This way will it be me and not other people who makes up my mind. Love Herman.


 
 

Hi Matt, I should have been more clear. I was volunteering 4 months before my training would have started and I was fundraising for my program fee. I certainly didn't have as much invested in the program as you did. If I had, I honestly couldn't say what I would have done ( although the fundraising probably would have done me in anyway). So, I also didn't start my training program. I did however see the other participants in their training period. Personally, having gone through an international development program at university, I don't think I would have had any problems with the courses besides feeling like I had done activities like them before(another reason for leaving). If I had stayed I would have used the six months as an opportunity to teach what I had learned in shcool, and gain experience in that sort of leadership role. However I did decide to leave, which obviousely means that I wasn't enjoying 100% of the program. I want to write on this site because some of the people in Etna were rather weary of the campus and I think accusations such as brainwashing and having to wash the headmasters' underwear (comment heard while there) is ridiculous and childish, and will definietly sway people from finding out more. I have not visited the other schools, but can safely say that these above did not take place in California. I totally agree with increased transparency of non-profits and do encourage people to research orgs that they are interested in fully. Amy.


 
 

Hi Amy,

Thanks for writing. First a response and then some questions. Two reasons I stayed with the program were (1) I had paid a significant chunk of money that I couldn't get back and (2) I was constantly pursing the hope that things would get better after the fund-raising period or after the building weekend or after we left the US or after we got back to the US. It keeps hope alive.

Quick questions. 1) Didn't you mind losing your program fee after you left? 2) What did you think about the training you were receiving to join the TCE program?

Matt


 
 

Hello, I am a past volunteer at Campus California, and I would like to share with you what I was doing. I arrived in California a few months before my 6 month prep-period to fundraise my program fee. I arrived excited and ready to work on the building. I had a blast! Tomas and Ruth are so nice and easy to get along with, they made moving to a new town really enjoyable. I began work on the building quite soon after I arrived and learned so much!! I was drywalling, laying down ceramic tile and putting in insulation. I hadn't done anything like that before. It was hard work, but that's what construction is! Living closely with people was also an experience and one that I cherish. Now that I am home I really miss having people around to interact with most of the time. I took my share of the responsibility for cooking and cleaning and that was perfectly fine. I learned to cook for1 2 people at once and made some amazing meals! I have never eaten so well in my life! A note on this site complained about the $3 per day, but I ate so many fruits and vegetables at every meal, you can teach me how to eat on $3 any day! I'm still trying to remember the recipes from the school to cook for my family! I left the school becuase I didn't enjoy fundraising at all, though some of the other participants really like it. You're speaking directly to people, and people on the street really respond. I would like to point out something that I noticed in some of the articles on this site. They are written by people who have gone throught he program. I think it's strange that these people complained about the program from the begining, yet still completed it. Obviousley, if you are working in a position that you are not happy in for a year, then your time spent will seem horrible to you and seem like a waste. That will happen with any job. Personally, I did not witness any brainwashing, nor believe it exists at the campus. When I told everyone that I was leaving, they were of course disappointed, but were very, very, kind. Nobody tried to 'brainwash' me into staying. I had some great times in California. Your free time is your own, and frequently a group of us would go on an amazing hike to a lake or waterfall and spend the afternnon outside. I hope that anyone interested in joining and has looked at this site will also go to an info weekend at one of the schools - this is not a committment to join! Whatever you do, you will get both sides of the story. If you have any questions, I will try to answer them. Thanks for this opportunity to tell people about my time in California. Amy.


 
 

Question...

Why do you call the Page Tvind alert? If it is obviously that Tvind is just an organisation of the TG. The Schools have properly not much to do with the TG. I would say that you rename the Page to www.TGALERT.org.uk and after wards do a little more for the Site... i mean.. just the look of it makes me almost Puke...

Bye then. (Anonymous)


 
 

fdfgfdt


 
 

Reply from Frsig

In respond to the contribution bellow this:

First of all: The questions raised by me, has been raised by several others including many former members of TG.

Second: Ofcouse the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization. (I use the term "tvind" to cover all TG's activities, and because it was in this city that the organisation started out.)

And for the record: I'am happy that you try to go into and open dialog, but do not not find your argumentation creditable. Explanation follows:

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) It is not impossible to answer this question. What is interesting in your attempt to answer the question is that you indirectly admit, that the world of TG can be quiete confussing, since everybody find it hard to keep track of what is going on: The travelling highschool is just one of many "tvind" coporations, with the poupose to recrutte vollenters to humana projects, like forexampel the TCE-projet. And the humana-projects that the volenters join after they have left the travelling highschools, is the projects that should be evalueated, but tvind will not allow it, and the "books" are not accesable for outsideres - like they are in 99 pct of non-profit organisations.

WHY IS THAT?

b) It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others., and it is important secure such foundations are not misused, since it can harm the work of other well aid organisations. If money from this foundations are used to start up what you call " PRIVATE INITIATIVES" you are undermining the work of other aid-organisations, and a serious crime to humanity has been comitted.

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

lkjhkljhlkjh


 
 

REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

(3) I asked for an explanation for how the school finances worked and was told that it was not my concern. When I continued to ask I was given an explanation that made no sense. I don't know if the person was ignorant or hiding things. When I asked for more details I was told that it was "secret" because "outsiders" were looking for ways to make trouble.

(4) The instruction that we were offered had nothing to do with what we planning to go do. It was also very disorgniized. when we asked for more help or time to study we were told that we couldn't becuase we had to meet the otehr priorities like fund-raising.

Is that enough?


 
 

Yes Froesig, I do think spending 150k USD for a new wing is to secure the enviroment. If not, a lot of oil has to be burned to produce the energy needed. Of course the windmill is a symbol, one that we would like to protect. But the money from the fund to this is money for enviromental protection, not to protect a symbol.

Wouldn't it be right to try to protect the windmill that's produced the most energy of all windmills, it's not the biggest anymore in matters of size, but it's still the one whos produced the most.

But it doesn't matter in this case, since by using the windmill secures the enviroment and therefore nothing bad has happened.

If you want more info about the windmill, talk to the responsible people, Allan and Britta, they can give you all the information you need, www.tvindkraft.dk

I start to get irritated with statements like "one of many exampels" give me more examples, I want fact, I don't want rumors, something that feels wrong, intuition or unconcrete irrelevant statements, give me fact. What else is so horrible about the fund (why are you changing the conversation after each and every answer I've given you?) give me facts please.

But maybe I'm to unqualified in the matter to listen to, the "sources" guy, how long time have I been here? Since it seems like 5 weeks for Maria is not long enough to answer the question if you can call home when you want.

Jimmy Selvin Sweden jimmy@dnsdk.dk

 

And to the person asking about the door person, ok, fair enough, what exactly is it you have to complaint about??

 

 

 


 
 

Maria....Looks like your comment got posted. I have to say that I've been following the message board for some time and have seen plenty of pro-Tvind posting so I doubt there is any editing going on.


 
 

Maria Rodrigues you have been with Tvind for how many weeks? According to my sources you have been with the school for only 5 weeks. Please teel me if I'am wrong.


 
 

I wonder if you post comments like mine? Comments that say "Here I am, working as part of the DRH Movement in Denmark and quite happy". Comments that say "I talk to my mother or anyone I want whenever I want on the phone, and I've gotten and sent plenty of mail, not to mention e-mail on the computer and internet connection that the school has provided me". No contact with the outside world? It's a joke, right?

Do you post comments that say "If someone wants to leave, they can leave, no questions asked and even the money we pay for room and board (much less, by the way, than what it would cost to live independantly in Denmark) is refunded as stated in our initial contracts".

Do you dare post comments from people actually living as a part of the organization who actually know what goes on here every day? We invite anyone to come visit any of our sites in Denmark personally and talk with us personally and see that we are not innocent victims of some "psycho cult" but active participants in program to educate ourselves about how we can do something nice for someone else in the world.

If you dare post this comment, then I dare all the readers to direct your questions about Tvind to me at africabound2002@mailcity.com or check out our website at www.drh-movement.org.

Thank you for posting this comment, if you do. Sincerely, Maria Rodrigues


 
 

To the door person, I tried talking with the people "in charge" and all I got was an explanation as to why I was wrong and how I was obstructing the cause.

 

 


 
 

Reply from frosig

Do you really consider using 150.000 US$ for a new wing to an old windmill, an act to scure the inviroment. The same money could have saved many lifes in other projects. I can only think of one reason why they used the money to this purpose - they wanted to protect their image, and the windmill is an important part of it - it has big symbolic value to the organisation.

The financing of the new wing is just one of many exampels of misuse of the foundations money, that are being investigated by the police, because the investment can not be justified by the foundations regulation. It is misuse of a humanitarian foundation, that could harm other humanitarian foundations, and thereby the lifes of inocent people.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

Do you still consider it an act to


 
 

Proof please. I would like to see proof. Why should anyone here believe any of this?


 
 

I do not know if the Humanitarian fund spent money on a new wing to the winddmill at Tvind. That can be read about at www.fonden.org

If that would be the case i think that it is good that a Humanitarian fond for environment support alternative and healthy energy production.

 


 
 

To Jimmy Why did TG spend money from a huminitarian foundation to pay for a new wing to the windmill ind tvind? Please explain that?

Reply from frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

A lot of babbling here today?


 
 

Use the door?

 

If you feel yourself unhappy in the situation you are in, do something about it, either you try to solve it, talk with the responsble ones, explain what you think is wrong etc..

Or if you preffer not solving things, walk out of the door.

Very simple

I guess that werever you are, they must have an entrance door that you can use....

 


 
 

PLEASE HELP ME!

I think I am being brainwashed and I don't know how to get out from here!


 
 

Froesig: "It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others.,"

Yes, that's true, therefore we don't do whatever with the money in the fond. Each person in the TG gives 15% (taxfree) of their salary to the fond, these money are being spent for enviromental, humanitarian and scientific projects.

The rest of the money (after tax) are put together into a common pot, and what we do with those money are non of your business, but I can mention that among many things the windmill, the first TCE area, buildings and personal things.

This is money that are our private money, the fond is a different matter. and we've done with those money you can read on www.fonden.org

 

"Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes."

so you are saying that our projects are bad?? how come that Botswana has taken TCE as their national HIV/AIDS fighting programme, many more Southern African countries are considering it. In Mocambique the DNS education aint just a teacher training education, it's THE Teacher training education.

All sanitarian help we've done to minimize the spread of diseases, they don't help preventing deaths? nutrition programmes, they are starving the people?

And to once more trying to clarify the question of outside examinors for the books...

The Danish government has twice done an extended validation of our book keeping, for a cost of 1.5million crowns each time, they didn't find anything wrong. We are hiring top class "revisors" with good reputations so that people know that they are doing a good job, the law requires us to have the books validated by outside examinors, the revisors are doing that. Fonden has been under investigation for several years, and still nothing has been found to put the finger on.

And another thing, as you probably realize, if you look with a critique eye into each and every single company, organisation or any kind of employee, you can always find something to whine about, this is no exception with Tvind, but in my opinion, considering the amount of investigations that's been made, very very very few mistakes has been found, None illegal anyway, correct me if I'm wrong.....

And Tvind is just a name, as have been explained before LG has started up several different organisations, schools, companies etc... Some are non profit, some are organisations, some are schools, some are developing organisations, some are strictly companies and some are probably something else. Different rules apply for every different type.

And a question, can you please specify transparency?? Do you mean like writing a letter to Jyllandsposten each day telling exactly what we've donne, what we're going to do, how much money we've spent, how much money we've earned, how much toiletpaper that's been used in the basement toilet in Bustrup??? Specify please.... Have you tried going to one of the so called Tvind schools and ask your questions there?? Maybe you will get an answer or maybe they have work to do so they don't have time to answer your questions, go there and see for yourself. Your welcome to DNS to have a look if you want.

Jimmy

PS Maybe you should ask UN why they spend 1million GB Pound on counting charity organisations.... DS


 
 

Hello all, I just want to say hello to James, if he ever turns up again at that page. How is it going for you, here is the "stupid german teacher", who would still work as a toolmaker, if he would not be employed by DRH Tvind. If anyone wants to test me, here I am. I think, I am quite smart. Why is it, James, that you cannot write your full name in the articles, are you afraid we are comming after you? Don't worry, we are busy helpin people, we don't have time for a hunt.

Marcus Kozok DRH Tvind :)


 
 

So where do you think that he money goes? Off course they always answer the same, that is where the money goes! What do you want them to tell you but the truth?

I have been working in Norway i know their economy very well. Yes, the participants spend 6 weeks (planned) to fundraising for UFF norway, UFF Finland and UFF Sweden. The money is their property after they are raised.

This is different from for example IICD where participants raise money for the expenses connected to run an institute of that kind. Food need to be bought, airtickets paid, insurances, cars, houserent, salaries, information work etc. That is the way IICD makes their economy run. If you dont receive the money from a donor, an organization, a government you better raise the money yourself if you want it to be.

I think that you should try to study some more economics and maybe you will figure out how much it cost to run an institute of that kind. If you are interested in finding out what UFF does with the money you have had plenty of opportunities to do so. For example during your work weekend in Oslo that usually is happening for every team within the first month.

You can not just "shoot away" saying that "the moneys goes to Tvind! If you are dissatisfied with the program is one thing. That is not the same as the "money is paid under the table to Tvind". That is completely irrational.

What do you think that the Norwegain State authorized auditor is doing every year when he check through the books for the intstitute in Norway? Sleeping through it so that "Norway can channel money to some Tvind empire with a guru". Wake up. Learn how to count.

 


 
 

Hi to all. I've been in the norwegian school in hornsjo some years ago. the way tvind is earning the money is clear. students pay for all expenses that the so called "probably best school in the world" (the headmaster) has. then, a lot of their time the students spend by selling post cards. the money they earn goes go tvind. there is no real teaching on this mountain there. most of the day students teaching theirselves. you learn nothing what you really need in africa to help. if you ask where the money goes to, you always here the same: to humana people to people. but where does it go then. well ... back to tvind. that's what I found out after leaving that place there. I made researches in different places such as banks, universities and so on.


 
 

Please be more specific!


 
 

We are living in a diverse world. Some do not like that. We are living in a world where you "should" conform. Some do not like to conform. We are living in a world where you are learning the "truth" as something we should not understand or question. As least not if you have the "wrong opinion".

This website does not contain much of truth but the owners of the site acts like they are the truth.

 


 
 

I meant disfunctional not in the sense of not being able to accomplish anything or the intentions of the volunteers but because the whole system is placing people in impossible situations with little or no support and then blaming the individual when things don't go according to plan.


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

 


 
 

Hello Herman.

You are welcome to the info weekend at CCTG. Bring a lot of questions!!!

Greetings

CCTG


 
 

I am from CCTG and do certainly not agree that we are "disfuncional". All here are very well intended. That is true.


 
 

Amy, Glad you wrote. I agree that Tvind/TG is not "brain-washing" people although pressure to conform can be enormous. I've always thought the saddest thing about Tvind/TG is that you have so many well-intentioned people within an organization that is so disfunctional.

Herman: Good luck with the info weekend. See for yourself and remember the people at CCTG have opinions and agendas just like everyone who posts here. Just remember that the info weekend is CCTG at its best and that the reality of Humana in Africa is something entirely different as well.


 
 

Dear Amy. Thankyou for giving me some hope of starting in a team. I have decide to go for an info weekend and see for my self. This way will it be me and not other people who makes up my mind. Love Herman.


 
 

Hi Matt, I should have been more clear. I was volunteering 4 months before my training would have started and I was fundraising for my program fee. I certainly didn't have as much invested in the program as you did. If I had, I honestly couldn't say what I would have done ( although the fundraising probably would have done me in anyway). So, I also didn't start my training program. I did however see the other participants in their training period. Personally, having gone through an international development program at university, I don't think I would have had any problems with the courses besides feeling like I had done activities like them before(another reason for leaving). If I had stayed I would have used the six months as an opportunity to teach what I had learned in shcool, and gain experience in that sort of leadership role. However I did decide to leave, which obviousely means that I wasn't enjoying 100% of the program. I want to write on this site because some of the people in Etna were rather weary of the campus and I think accusations such as brainwashing and having to wash the headmasters' underwear (comment heard while there) is ridiculous and childish, and will definietly sway people from finding out more. I have not visited the other schools, but can safely say that these above did not take place in California. I totally agree with increased transparency of non-profits and do encourage people to research orgs that they are interested in fully. Amy.


 
 

Hi Amy,

Thanks for writing. First a response and then some questions. Two reasons I stayed with the program were (1) I had paid a significant chunk of money that I couldn't get back and (2) I was constantly pursing the hope that things would get better after the fund-raising period or after the building weekend or after we left the US or after we got back to the US. It keeps hope alive.

Quick questions. 1) Didn't you mind losing your program fee after you left? 2) What did you think about the training you were receiving to join the TCE program?

Matt


 
 

Hello, I am a past volunteer at Campus California, and I would like to share with you what I was doing. I arrived in California a few months before my 6 month prep-period to fundraise my program fee. I arrived excited and ready to work on the building. I had a blast! Tomas and Ruth are so nice and easy to get along with, they made moving to a new town really enjoyable. I began work on the building quite soon after I arrived and learned so much!! I was drywalling, laying down ceramic tile and putting in insulation. I hadn't done anything like that before. It was hard work, but that's what construction is! Living closely with people was also an experience and one that I cherish. Now that I am home I really miss having people around to interact with most of the time. I took my share of the responsibility for cooking and cleaning and that was perfectly fine. I learned to cook for1 2 people at once and made some amazing meals! I have never eaten so well in my life! A note on this site complained about the $3 per day, but I ate so many fruits and vegetables at every meal, you can teach me how to eat on $3 any day! I'm still trying to remember the recipes from the school to cook for my family! I left the school becuase I didn't enjoy fundraising at all, though some of the other participants really like it. You're speaking directly to people, and people on the street really respond. I would like to point out something that I noticed in some of the articles on this site. They are written by people who have gone throught he program. I think it's strange that these people complained about the program from the begining, yet still completed it. Obviousley, if you are working in a position that you are not happy in for a year, then your time spent will seem horrible to you and seem like a waste. That will happen with any job. Personally, I did not witness any brainwashing, nor believe it exists at the campus. When I told everyone that I was leaving, they were of course disappointed, but were very, very, kind. Nobody tried to 'brainwash' me into staying. I had some great times in California. Your free time is your own, and frequently a group of us would go on an amazing hike to a lake or waterfall and spend the afternnon outside. I hope that anyone interested in joining and has looked at this site will also go to an info weekend at one of the schools - this is not a committment to join! Whatever you do, you will get both sides of the story. If you have any questions, I will try to answer them. Thanks for this opportunity to tell people about my time in California. Amy.


 
 

Question...

Why do you call the Page Tvind alert? If it is obviously that Tvind is just an organisation of the TG. The Schools have properly not much to do with the TG. I would say that you rename the Page to www.TGALERT.org.uk and after wards do a little more for the Site... i mean.. just the look of it makes me almost Puke...

Bye then. (Anonymous)


 
 

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Reply from Frsig

In respond to the contribution bellow this:

First of all: The questions raised by me, has been raised by several others including many former members of TG.

Second: Ofcouse the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization. (I use the term "tvind" to cover all TG's activities, and because it was in this city that the organisation started out.)

And for the record: I'am happy that you try to go into and open dialog, but do not not find your argumentation creditable. Explanation follows:

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) It is not impossible to answer this question. What is interesting in your attempt to answer the question is that you indirectly admit, that the world of TG can be quiete confussing, since everybody find it hard to keep track of what is going on: The travelling highschool is just one of many "tvind" coporations, with the poupose to recrutte vollenters to humana projects, like forexampel the TCE-projet. And the humana-projects that the volenters join after they have left the travelling highschools, is the projects that should be evalueated, but tvind will not allow it, and the "books" are not accesable for outsideres - like they are in 99 pct of non-profit organisations.

WHY IS THAT?

b) It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others., and it is important secure such foundations are not misused, since it can harm the work of other well aid organisations. If money from this foundations are used to start up what you call " PRIVATE INITIATIVES" you are undermining the work of other aid-organisations, and a serious crime to humanity has been comitted.

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

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REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

(4) The instruction that we were offered had nothing to do with what we planning to go do. It was also very disorgniized. when we asked for more help or time to study we were told that we couldn't becuase we had to meet the otehr priorities like fund-raising.

Is that enough?


 
 

Yes Froesig, I do think spending 150k USD for a new wing is to secure the enviroment. If not, a lot of oil has to be burned to produce the energy needed. Of course the windmill is a symbol, one that we would like to protect. But the money from the fund to this is money for enviromental protection, not to protect a symbol.

Wouldn't it be right to try to protect the windmill that's produced the most energy of all windmills, it's not the biggest anymore in matters of size, but it's still the one whos produced the most.

But it doesn't matter in this case, since by using the windmill secures the enviroment and therefore nothing bad has happened.

If you want more info about the windmill, talk to the responsible people, Allan and Britta, they can give you all the information you need, www.tvindkraft.dk

I start to get irritated with statements like "one of many exampels" give me more examples, I want fact, I don't want rumors, something that feels wrong, intuition or unconcrete irrelevant statements, give me fact. What else is so horrible about the fund (why are you changing the conversation after each and every answer I've given you?) give me facts please.

But maybe I'm to unqualified in the matter to listen to, the "sources" guy, how long time have I been here? Since it seems like 5 weeks for Maria is not long enough to answer the question if you can call home when you want.

Jimmy Selvin Sweden jimmy@dnsdk.dk

 

And to the person asking about the door person, ok, fair enough, what exactly is it you have to complaint about??

 

 

 


 
 

Maria....Looks like your comment got posted. I have to say that I've been following the message board for some time and have seen plenty of pro-Tvind posting so I doubt there is any editing going on.


 
 

Maria Rodrigues you have been with Tvind for how many weeks? According to my sources you have been with the school for only 5 weeks. Please teel me if I'am wrong.


 
 

I wonder if you post comments like mine? Comments that say "Here I am, working as part of the DRH Movement in Denmark and quite happy". Comments that say "I talk to my mother or anyone I want whenever I want on the phone, and I've gotten and sent plenty of mail, not to mention e-mail on the computer and internet connection that the school has provided me". No contact with the outside world? It's a joke, right?

Do you post comments that say "If someone wants to leave, they can leave, no questions asked and even the money we pay for room and board (much less, by the way, than what it would cost to live independantly in Denmark) is refunded as stated in our initial contracts".

Do you dare post comments from people actually living as a part of the organization who actually know what goes on here every day? We invite anyone to come visit any of our sites in Denmark personally and talk with us personally and see that we are not innocent victims of some "psycho cult" but active participants in program to educate ourselves about how we can do something nice for someone else in the world.

If you dare post this comment, then I dare all the readers to direct your questions about Tvind to me at africabound2002@mailcity.com or check out our website at www.drh-movement.org.

Thank you for posting this comment, if you do. Sincerely, Maria Rodrigues


 
 

To the door person, I tried talking with the people "in charge" and all I got was an explanation as to why I was wrong and how I was obstructing the cause.

 

 


 
 

Reply from frosig

Do you really consider using 150.000 US$ for a new wing to an old windmill, an act to scure the inviroment. The same money could have saved many lifes in other projects. I can only think of one reason why they used the money to this purpose - they wanted to protect their image, and the windmill is an important part of it - it has big symbolic value to the organisation.

The financing of the new wing is just one of many exampels of misuse of the foundations money, that are being investigated by the police, because the investment can not be justified by the foundations regulation. It is misuse of a humanitarian foundation, that could harm other humanitarian foundations, and thereby the lifes of inocent people.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

Do you still consider it an act to


 
 

Proof please. I would like to see proof. Why should anyone here believe any of this?


 
 

I do not know if the Humanitarian fund spent money on a new wing to the winddmill at Tvind. That can be read about at www.fonden.org

If that would be the case i think that it is good that a Humanitarian fond for environment support alternative and healthy energy production.

 


 
 

To Jimmy Why did TG spend money from a huminitarian foundation to pay for a new wing to the windmill ind tvind? Please explain that?

Reply from frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

A lot of babbling here today?


 
 

Use the door?

 

If you feel yourself unhappy in the situation you are in, do something about it, either you try to solve it, talk with the responsble ones, explain what you think is wrong etc..

Or if you preffer not solving things, walk out of the door.

Very simple

I guess that werever you are, they must have an entrance door that you can use....

 


 
 

PLEASE HELP ME!

I think I am being brainwashed and I don't know how to get out from here!


 
 

Froesig: "It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others.,"

Yes, that's true, therefore we don't do whatever with the money in the fond. Each person in the TG gives 15% (taxfree) of their salary to the fond, these money are being spent for enviromental, humanitarian and scientific projects.

The rest of the money (after tax) are put together into a common pot, and what we do with those money are non of your business, but I can mention that among many things the windmill, the first TCE area, buildings and personal things.

This is money that are our private money, the fond is a different matter. and we've done with those money you can read on www.fonden.org

 

"Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes."

so you are saying that our projects are bad?? how come that Botswana has taken TCE as their national HIV/AIDS fighting programme, many more Southern African countries are considering it. In Mocambique the DNS education aint just a teacher training education, it's THE Teacher training education.

All sanitarian help we've done to minimize the spread of diseases, they don't help preventing deaths? nutrition programmes, they are starving the people?

And to once more trying to clarify the question of outside examinors for the books...

The Danish government has twice done an extended validation of our book keeping, for a cost of 1.5million crowns each time, they didn't find anything wrong. We are hiring top class "revisors" with good reputations so that people know that they are doing a good job, the law requires us to have the books validated by outside examinors, the revisors are doing that. Fonden has been under investigation for several years, and still nothing has been found to put the finger on.

And another thing, as you probably realize, if you look with a critique eye into each and every single company, organisation or any kind of employee, you can always find something to whine about, this is no exception with Tvind, but in my opinion, considering the amount of investigations that's been made, very very very few mistakes has been found, None illegal anyway, correct me if I'm wrong.....

And Tvind is just a name, as have been explained before LG has started up several different organisations, schools, companies etc... Some are non profit, some are organisations, some are schools, some are developing organisations, some are strictly companies and some are probably something else. Different rules apply for every different type.

And a question, can you please specify transparency?? Do you mean like writing a letter to Jyllandsposten each day telling exactly what we've donne, what we're going to do, how much money we've spent, how much money we've earned, how much toiletpaper that's been used in the basement toilet in Bustrup??? Specify please.... Have you tried going to one of the so called Tvind schools and ask your questions there?? Maybe you will get an answer or maybe they have work to do so they don't have time to answer your questions, go there and see for yourself. Your welcome to DNS to have a look if you want.

Jimmy

PS Maybe you should ask UN why they spend 1million GB Pound on counting charity organisations.... DS


 
 

Hello all, I just want to say hello to James, if he ever turns up again at that page. How is it going for you, here is the "stupid german teacher", who would still work as a toolmaker, if he would not be employed by DRH Tvind. If anyone wants to test me, here I am. I think, I am quite smart. Why is it, James, that you cannot write your full name in the articles, are you afraid we are comming after you? Don't worry, we are busy helpin people, we don't have time for a hunt.

Marcus Kozok DRH Tvind :)


 
 

So where do you think that he money goes? Off course they always answer the same, that is where the money goes! What do you want them to tell you but the truth?

I have been working in Norway i know their economy very well. Yes, the participants spend 6 weeks (planned) to fundraising for UFF norway, UFF Finland and UFF Sweden. The money is their property after they are raised.

This is different from for example IICD where participants raise money for the expenses connected to run an institute of that kind. Food need to be bought, airtickets paid, insurances, cars, houserent, salaries, information work etc. That is the way IICD makes their economy run. If you dont receive the money from a donor, an organization, a government you better raise the money yourself if you want it to be.

I think that you should try to study some more economics and maybe you will figure out how much it cost to run an institute of that kind. If you are interested in finding out what UFF does with the money you have had plenty of opportunities to do so. For example during your work weekend in Oslo that usually is happening for every team within the first month.

You can not just "shoot away" saying that "the moneys goes to Tvind! If you are dissatisfied with the program is one thing. That is not the same as the "money is paid under the table to Tvind". That is completely irrational.

What do you think that the Norwegain State authorized auditor is doing every year when he check through the books for the intstitute in Norway? Sleeping through it so that "Norway can channel money to some Tvind empire with a guru". Wake up. Learn how to count.

 


 
 

Hi to all. I've been in the norwegian school in hornsjo some years ago. the way tvind is earning the money is clear. students pay for all expenses that the so called "probably best school in the world" (the headmaster) has. then, a lot of their time the students spend by selling post cards. the money they earn goes go tvind. there is no real teaching on this mountain there. most of the day students teaching theirselves. you learn nothing what you really need in africa to help. if you ask where the money goes to, you always here the same: to humana people to people. but where does it go then. well ... back to tvind. that's what I found out after leaving that place there. I made researches in different places such as banks, universities and so on.


 
 

Please be more specific!


 
 

We are living in a diverse world. Some do not like that. We are living in a world where you "should" conform. Some do not like to conform. We are living in a world where you are learning the "truth" as something we should not understand or question. As least not if you have the "wrong opinion".

This website does not contain much of truth but the owners of the site acts like they are the truth.

 


 
 

I meant disfunctional not in the sense of not being able to accomplish anything or the intentions of the volunteers but because the whole system is placing people in impossible situations with little or no support and then blaming the individual when things don't go according to plan.


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

 


 
 

Hello Herman.

You are welcome to the info weekend at CCTG. Bring a lot of questions!!!

Greetings

CCTG


 
 

I am from CCTG and do certainly not agree that we are "disfuncional". All here are very well intended. That is true.


 
 

Amy, Glad you wrote. I agree that Tvind/TG is not "brain-washing" people although pressure to conform can be enormous. I've always thought the saddest thing about Tvind/TG is that you have so many well-intentioned people within an organization that is so disfunctional.

Herman: Good luck with the info weekend. See for yourself and remember the people at CCTG have opinions and agendas just like everyone who posts here. Just remember that the info weekend is CCTG at its best and that the reality of Humana in Africa is something entirely different as well.


 
 

Dear Amy. Thankyou for giving me some hope of starting in a team. I have decide to go for an info weekend and see for my self. This way will it be me and not other people who makes up my mind. Love Herman.


 
 

Hi Matt, I should have been more clear. I was volunteering 4 months before my training would have started and I was fundraising for my program fee. I certainly didn't have as much invested in the program as you did. If I had, I honestly couldn't say what I would have done ( although the fundraising probably would have done me in anyway). So, I also didn't start my training program. I did however see the other participants in their training period. Personally, having gone through an international development program at university, I don't think I would have had any problems with the courses besides feeling like I had done activities like them before(another reason for leaving). If I had stayed I would have used the six months as an opportunity to teach what I had learned in shcool, and gain experience in that sort of leadership role. However I did decide to leave, which obviousely means that I wasn't enjoying 100% of the program. I want to write on this site because some of the people in Etna were rather weary of the campus and I think accusations such as brainwashing and having to wash the headmasters' underwear (comment heard while there) is ridiculous and childish, and will definietly sway people from finding out more. I have not visited the other schools, but can safely say that these above did not take place in California. I totally agree with increased transparency of non-profits and do encourage people to research orgs that they are interested in fully. Amy.


 
 

Hi Amy,

Thanks for writing. First a response and then some questions. Two reasons I stayed with the program were (1) I had paid a significant chunk of money that I couldn't get back and (2) I was constantly pursing the hope that things would get better after the fund-raising period or after the building weekend or after we left the US or after we got back to the US. It keeps hope alive.

Quick questions. 1) Didn't you mind losing your program fee after you left? 2) What did you think about the training you were receiving to join the TCE program?

Matt


 
 

Hello, I am a past volunteer at Campus California, and I would like to share with you what I was doing. I arrived in California a few months before my 6 month prep-period to fundraise my program fee. I arrived excited and ready to work on the building. I had a blast! Tomas and Ruth are so nice and easy to get along with, they made moving to a new town really enjoyable. I began work on the building quite soon after I arrived and learned so much!! I was drywalling, laying down ceramic tile and putting in insulation. I hadn't done anything like that before. It was hard work, but that's what construction is! Living closely with people was also an experience and one that I cherish. Now that I am home I really miss having people around to interact with most of the time. I took my share of the responsibility for cooking and cleaning and that was perfectly fine. I learned to cook for1 2 people at once and made some amazing meals! I have never eaten so well in my life! A note on this site complained about the $3 per day, but I ate so many fruits and vegetables at every meal, you can teach me how to eat on $3 any day! I'm still trying to remember the recipes from the school to cook for my family! I left the school becuase I didn't enjoy fundraising at all, though some of the other participants really like it. You're speaking directly to people, and people on the street really respond. I would like to point out something that I noticed in some of the articles on this site. They are written by people who have gone throught he program. I think it's strange that these people complained about the program from the begining, yet still completed it. Obviousley, if you are working in a position that you are not happy in for a year, then your time spent will seem horrible to you and seem like a waste. That will happen with any job. Personally, I did not witness any brainwashing, nor believe it exists at the campus. When I told everyone that I was leaving, they were of course disappointed, but were very, very, kind. Nobody tried to 'brainwash' me into staying. I had some great times in California. Your free time is your own, and frequently a group of us would go on an amazing hike to a lake or waterfall and spend the afternnon outside. I hope that anyone interested in joining and has looked at this site will also go to an info weekend at one of the schools - this is not a committment to join! Whatever you do, you will get both sides of the story. If you have any questions, I will try to answer them. Thanks for this opportunity to tell people about my time in California. Amy.


 
 

Question...

Why do you call the Page Tvind alert? If it is obviously that Tvind is just an organisation of the TG. The Schools have properly not much to do with the TG. I would say that you rename the Page to www.TGALERT.org.uk and after wards do a little more for the Site... i mean.. just the look of it makes me almost Puke...

Bye then. (Anonymous)


 
 

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Reply from Frsig

In respond to the contribution bellow this:

First of all: The questions raised by me, has been raised by several others including many former members of TG.

Second: Ofcouse the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization. (I use the term "tvind" to cover all TG's activities, and because it was in this city that the organisation started out.)

And for the record: I'am happy that you try to go into and open dialog, but do not not find your argumentation creditable. Explanation follows:

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) It is not impossible to answer this question. What is interesting in your attempt to answer the question is that you indirectly admit, that the world of TG can be quiete confussing, since everybody find it hard to keep track of what is going on: The travelling highschool is just one of many "tvind" coporations, with the poupose to recrutte vollenters to humana projects, like forexampel the TCE-projet. And the humana-projects that the volenters join after they have left the travelling highschools, is the projects that should be evalueated, but tvind will not allow it, and the "books" are not accesable for outsideres - like they are in 99 pct of non-profit organisations.

WHY IS THAT?

b) It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others., and it is important secure such foundations are not misused, since it can harm the work of other well aid organisations. If money from this foundations are used to start up what you call " PRIVATE INITIATIVES" you are undermining the work of other aid-organisations, and a serious crime to humanity has been comitted.

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

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REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

We encourage you to research each topic for yourself: check out all the links, especially the ones that seem contrary to your views; question the motivation of the writer and publisher; and form your own opinion about the information that is being presented. We suggest that you treat all other news/information outlets in the same way - the media have strong biases which directly affect the way in which news and information is presented to you - and very often that leads to disinformation.


 
 

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

Is that enough?

Yes Froesig, I do think spending 150k USD for a new wing is to secure the enviroment. If not, a lot of oil has to be burned to produce the energy needed. Of course the windmill is a symbol, one that we would like to protect. But the money from the fund to this is money for enviromental protection, not to protect a symbol.

Wouldn't it be right to try to protect the windmill that's produced the most energy of all windmills, it's not the biggest anymore in matters of size, but it's still the one whos produced the most.

But it doesn't matter in this case, since by using the windmill secures the enviroment and therefore nothing bad has happened.

If you want more info about the windmill, talk to the responsible people, Allan and Britta, they can give you all the information you need, www.tvindkraft.dk

I start to get irritated with statements like "one of many exampels" give me more examples, I want fact, I don't want rumors, something that feels wrong, intuition or unconcrete irrelevant statements, give me fact. What else is so horrible about the fund (why are you changing the conversation after each and every answer I've given you?) give me facts please.

But maybe I'm to unqualified in the matter to listen to, the "sources" guy, how long time have I been here? Since it seems like 5 weeks for Maria is not long enough to answer the question if you can call home when you want.

Jimmy Selvin Sweden jimmy@dnsdk.dk

 

And to the person asking about the door person, ok, fair enough, what exactly is it you have to complaint about??

 

 

 


 
 

Maria....Looks like your comment got posted. I have to say that I've been following the message board for some time and have seen plenty of pro-Tvind posting so I doubt there is any editing going on.


 
 

Maria Rodrigues you have been with Tvind for how many weeks? According to my sources you have been with the school for only 5 weeks. Please teel me if I'am wrong.


 
 

I wonder if you post comments like mine? Comments that say "Here I am, working as part of the DRH Movement in Denmark and quite happy". Comments that say "I talk to my mother or anyone I want whenever I want on the phone, and I've gotten and sent plenty of mail, not to mention e-mail on the computer and internet connection that the school has provided me". No contact with the outside world? It's a joke, right?

Do you post comments that say "If someone wants to leave, they can leave, no questions asked and even the money we pay for room and board (much less, by the way, than what it would cost to live independantly in Denmark) is refunded as stated in our initial contracts".

Do you dare post comments from people actually living as a part of the organization who actually know what goes on here every day? We invite anyone to come visit any of our sites in Denmark personally and talk with us personally and see that we are not innocent victims of some "psycho cult" but active participants in program to educate ourselves about how we can do something nice for someone else in the world.

If you dare post this comment, then I dare all the readers to direct your questions about Tvind to me at africabound2002@mailcity.com or check out our website at www.drh-movement.org.

Thank you for posting this comment, if you do. Sincerely, Maria Rodrigues


 
 

To the door person, I tried talking with the people "in charge" and all I got was an explanation as to why I was wrong and how I was obstructing the cause.

 

 


 
 

Reply from frosig

Do you really consider using 150.000 US$ for a new wing to an old windmill, an act to scure the inviroment. The same money could have saved many lifes in other projects. I can only think of one reason why they used the money to this purpose - they wanted to protect their image, and the windmill is an important part of it - it has big symbolic value to the organisation.

The financing of the new wing is just one of many exampels of misuse of the foundations money, that are being investigated by the police, because the investment can not be justified by the foundations regulation. It is misuse of a humanitarian foundation, that could harm other humanitarian foundations, and thereby the lifes of inocent people.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

Do you still consider it an act to


 
 

Proof please. I would like to see proof. Why should anyone here believe any of this?


 
 

I do not know if the Humanitarian fund spent money on a new wing to the winddmill at Tvind. That can be read about at www.fonden.org

If that would be the case i think that it is good that a Humanitarian fond for environment support alternative and healthy energy production.

 


 
 

To Jimmy Why did TG spend money from a huminitarian foundation to pay for a new wing to the windmill ind tvind? Please explain that?

Reply from frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

A lot of babbling here today?


 
 

Use the door?

 

If you feel yourself unhappy in the situation you are in, do something about it, either you try to solve it, talk with the responsble ones, explain what you think is wrong etc..

Or if you preffer not solving things, walk out of the door.

Very simple

I guess that werever you are, they must have an entrance door that you can use....

 


 
 

PLEASE HELP ME!

I think I am being brainwashed and I don't know how to get out from here!


 
 

Froesig: "It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others.,"

Yes, that's true, therefore we don't do whatever with the money in the fond. Each person in the TG gives 15% (taxfree) of their salary to the fond, these money are being spent for enviromental, humanitarian and scientific projects.

The rest of the money (after tax) are put together into a common pot, and what we do with those money are non of your business, but I can mention that among many things the windmill, the first TCE area, buildings and personal things.

This is money that are our private money, the fond is a different matter. and we've done with those money you can read on www.fonden.org

 

"Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes."

so you are saying that our projects are bad?? how come that Botswana has taken TCE as their national HIV/AIDS fighting programme, many more Southern African countries are considering it. In Mocambique the DNS education aint just a teacher training education, it's THE Teacher training education.

All sanitarian help we've done to minimize the spread of diseases, they don't help preventing deaths? nutrition programmes, they are starving the people?

And to once more trying to clarify the question of outside examinors for the books...

The Danish government has twice done an extended validation of our book keeping, for a cost of 1.5million crowns each time, they didn't find anything wrong. We are hiring top class "revisors" with good reputations so that people know that they are doing a good job, the law requires us to have the books validated by outside examinors, the revisors are doing that. Fonden has been under investigation for several years, and still nothing has been found to put the finger on.

And another thing, as you probably realize, if you look with a critique eye into each and every single company, organisation or any kind of employee, you can always find something to whine about, this is no exception with Tvind, but in my opinion, considering the amount of investigations that's been made, very very very few mistakes has been found, None illegal anyway, correct me if I'm wrong.....

And Tvind is just a name, as have been explained before LG has started up several different organisations, schools, companies etc... Some are non profit, some are organisations, some are schools, some are developing organisations, some are strictly companies and some are probably something else. Different rules apply for every different type.

And a question, can you please specify transparency?? Do you mean like writing a letter to Jyllandsposten each day telling exactly what we've donne, what we're going to do, how much money we've spent, how much money we've earned, how much toiletpaper that's been used in the basement toilet in Bustrup??? Specify please.... Have you tried going to one of the so called Tvind schools and ask your questions there?? Maybe you will get an answer or maybe they have work to do so they don't have time to answer your questions, go there and see for yourself. Your welcome to DNS to have a look if you want.

Jimmy

PS Maybe you should ask UN why they spend 1million GB Pound on counting charity organisations.... DS


 
 

Hello all, I just want to say hello to James, if he ever turns up again at that page. How is it going for you, here is the "stupid german teacher", who would still work as a toolmaker, if he would not be employed by DRH Tvind. If anyone wants to test me, here I am. I think, I am quite smart. Why is it, James, that you cannot write your full name in the articles, are you afraid we are comming after you? Don't worry, we are busy helpin people, we don't have time for a hunt.

Marcus Kozok DRH Tvind :)


 
 

So where do you think that he money goes? Off course they always answer the same, that is where the money goes! What do you want them to tell you but the truth?

I have been working in Norway i know their economy very well. Yes, the participants spend 6 weeks (planned) to fundraising for UFF norway, UFF Finland and UFF Sweden. The money is their property after they are raised.

This is different from for example IICD where participants raise money for the expenses connected to run an institute of that kind. Food need to be bought, airtickets paid, insurances, cars, houserent, salaries, information work etc. That is the way IICD makes their economy run. If you dont receive the money from a donor, an organization, a government you better raise the money yourself if you want it to be.

I think that you should try to study some more economics and maybe you will figure out how much it cost to run an institute of that kind. If you are interested in finding out what UFF does with the money you have had plenty of opportunities to do so. For example during your work weekend in Oslo that usually is happening for every team within the first month.

You can not just "shoot away" saying that "the moneys goes to Tvind! If you are dissatisfied with the program is one thing. That is not the same as the "money is paid under the table to Tvind". That is completely irrational.

What do you think that the Norwegain State authorized auditor is doing every year when he check through the books for the intstitute in Norway? Sleeping through it so that "Norway can channel money to some Tvind empire with a guru". Wake up. Learn how to count.

 


 
 

Hi to all. I've been in the norwegian school in hornsjo some years ago. the way tvind is earning the money is clear. students pay for all expenses that the so called "probably best school in the world" (the headmaster) has. then, a lot of their time the students spend by selling post cards. the money they earn goes go tvind. there is no real teaching on this mountain there. most of the day students teaching theirselves. you learn nothing what you really need in africa to help. if you ask where the money goes to, you always here the same: to humana people to people. but where does it go then. well ... back to tvind. that's what I found out after leaving that place there. I made researches in different places such as banks, universities and so on.


 
 

Please be more specific!


 
 

We are living in a diverse world. Some do not like that. We are living in a world where you "should" conform. Some do not like to conform. We are living in a world where you are learning the "truth" as something we should not understand or question. As least not if you have the "wrong opinion".

This website does not contain much of truth but the owners of the site acts like they are the truth.

 


 
 

I meant disfunctional not in the sense of not being able to accomplish anything or the intentions of the volunteers but because the whole system is placing people in impossible situations with little or no support and then blaming the individual when things don't go according to plan.


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

 


 
 

Hello Herman.

You are welcome to the info weekend at CCTG. Bring a lot of questions!!!

Greetings

CCTG


 
 

I am from CCTG and do certainly not agree that we are "disfuncional". All here are very well intended. That is true.


 
 

Amy, Glad you wrote. I agree that Tvind/TG is not "brain-washing" people although pressure to conform can be enormous. I've always thought the saddest thing about Tvind/TG is that you have so many well-intentioned people within an organization that is so disfunctional.

Herman: Good luck with the info weekend. See for yourself and remember the people at CCTG have opinions and agendas just like everyone who posts here. Just remember that the info weekend is CCTG at its best and that the reality of Humana in Africa is something entirely different as well.


 
 

Dear Amy. Thankyou for giving me some hope of starting in a team. I have decide to go for an info weekend and see for my self. This way will it be me and not other people who makes up my mind. Love Herman.


 
 

Hi Matt, I should have been more clear. I was volunteering 4 months before my training would have started and I was fundraising for my program fee. I certainly didn't have as much invested in the program as you did. If I had, I honestly couldn't say what I would have done ( although the fundraising probably would have done me in anyway). So, I also didn't start my training program. I did however see the other participants in their training period. Personally, having gone through an international development program at university, I don't think I would have had any problems with the courses besides feeling like I had done activities like them before(another reason for leaving). If I had stayed I would have used the six months as an opportunity to teach what I had learned in shcool, and gain experience in that sort of leadership role. However I did decide to leave, which obviousely means that I wasn't enjoying 100% of the program. I want to write on this site because some of the people in Etna were rather weary of the campus and I think accusations such as brainwashing and having to wash the headmasters' underwear (comment heard while there) is ridiculous and childish, and will definietly sway people from finding out more. I have not visited the other schools, but can safely say that these above did not take place in California. I totally agree with increased transparency of non-profits and do encourage people to research orgs that they are interested in fully. Amy.


 
 

Hi Amy,

Thanks for writing. First a response and then some questions. Two reasons I stayed with the program were (1) I had paid a significant chunk of money that I couldn't get back and (2) I was constantly pursing the hope that things would get better after the fund-raising period or after the building weekend or after we left the US or after we got back to the US. It keeps hope alive.

Quick questions. 1) Didn't you mind losing your program fee after you left? 2) What did you think about the training you were receiving to join the TCE program?

Matt


 
 

Hello, I am a past volunteer at Campus California, and I would like to share with you what I was doing. I arrived in California a few months before my 6 month prep-period to fundraise my program fee. I arrived excited and ready to work on the building. I had a blast! Tomas and Ruth are so nice and easy to get along with, they made moving to a new town really enjoyable. I began work on the building quite soon after I arrived and learned so much!! I was drywalling, laying down ceramic tile and putting in insulation. I hadn't done anything like that before. It was hard work, but that's what construction is! Living closely with people was also an experience and one that I cherish. Now that I am home I really miss having people around to interact with most of the time. I took my share of the responsibility for cooking and cleaning and that was perfectly fine. I learned to cook for1 2 people at once and made some amazing meals! I have never eaten so well in my life! A note on this site complained about the $3 per day, but I ate so many fruits and vegetables at every meal, you can teach me how to eat on $3 any day! I'm still trying to remember the recipes from the school to cook for my family! I left the school becuase I didn't enjoy fundraising at all, though some of the other participants really like it. You're speaking directly to people, and people on the street really respond. I would like to point out something that I noticed in some of the articles on this site. They are written by people who have gone throught he program. I think it's strange that these people complained about the program from the begining, yet still completed it. Obviousley, if you are working in a position that you are not happy in for a year, then your time spent will seem horrible to you and seem like a waste. That will happen with any job. Personally, I did not witness any brainwashing, nor believe it exists at the campus. When I told everyone that I was leaving, they were of course disappointed, but were very, very, kind. Nobody tried to 'brainwash' me into staying. I had some great times in California. Your free time is your own, and frequently a group of us would go on an amazing hike to a lake or waterfall and spend the afternnon outside. I hope that anyone interested in joining and has looked at this site will also go to an info weekend at one of the schools - this is not a committment to join! Whatever you do, you will get both sides of the story. If you have any questions, I will try to answer them. Thanks for this opportunity to tell people about my time in California. Amy.


 
 

Question...

Why do you call the Page Tvind alert? If it is obviously that Tvind is just an organisation of the TG. The Schools have properly not much to do with the TG. I would say that you rename the Page to www.TGALERT.org.uk and after wards do a little more for the Site... i mean.. just the look of it makes me almost Puke...

Bye then. (Anonymous)


 
 

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Reply from Frsig

In respond to the contribution bellow this:

First of all: The questions raised by me, has been raised by several others including many former members of TG.

Second: Ofcouse the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization. (I use the term "tvind" to cover all TG's activities, and because it was in this city that the organisation started out.)

And for the record: I'am happy that you try to go into and open dialog, but do not not find your argumentation creditable. Explanation follows:

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) It is not impossible to answer this question. What is interesting in your attempt to answer the question is that you indirectly admit, that the world of TG can be quiete confussing, since everybody find it hard to keep track of what is going on: The travelling highschool is just one of many "tvind" coporations, with the poupose to recrutte vollenters to humana projects, like forexampel the TCE-projet. And the humana-projects that the volenters join after they have left the travelling highschools, is the projects that should be evalueated, but tvind will not allow it, and the "books" are not accesable for outsideres - like they are in 99 pct of non-profit organisations.

WHY IS THAT?

b) It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others., and it is important secure such foundations are not misused, since it can harm the work of other well aid organisations. If money from this foundations are used to start up what you call " PRIVATE INITIATIVES" you are undermining the work of other aid-organisations, and a serious crime to humanity has been comitted.

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

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REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

Wouldn't it be right to try to protect the windmill that's produced the most energy of all windmills, it's not the biggest anymore in matters of size, but it's still the one whos produced the most.

But it doesn't matter in this case, since by using the windmill secures the enviroment and therefore nothing bad has happened.

If you want more info about the windmill, talk to the responsible people, Allan and Britta, they can give you all the information you need, www.tvindkraft.dk

I start to get irritated with statements like "one of many exampels" give me more examples, I want fact, I don't want rumors, something that feels wrong, intuition or unconcrete irrelevant statements, give me fact. What else is so horrible about the fund (why are you changing the conversation after each and every answer I've given you?) give me facts please.

But maybe I'm to unqualified in the matter to listen to, the "sources" guy, how long time have I been here? Since it seems like 5 weeks for Maria is not long enough to answer the question if you can call home when you want.

Jimmy Selvin Sweden jimmy@dnsdk.dk

 

And to the person asking about the door person, ok, fair enough, what exactly is it you have to complaint about??

 

 

 


 
 

Maria....Looks like your comment got posted. I have to say that I've been following the message board for some time and have seen plenty of pro-Tvind posting so I doubt there is any editing going on.


 
 

Maria Rodrigues you have been with Tvind for how many weeks? According to my sources you have been with the school for only 5 weeks. Please teel me if I'am wrong.


 
 

I wonder if you post comments like mine? Comments that say "Here I am, working as part of the DRH Movement in Denmark and quite happy". Comments that say "I talk to my mother or anyone I want whenever I want on the phone, and I've gotten and sent plenty of mail, not to mention e-mail on the computer and internet connection that the school has provided me". No contact with the outside world? It's a joke, right?

Do you post comments that say "If someone wants to leave, they can leave, no questions asked and even the money we pay for room and board (much less, by the way, than what it would cost to live independantly in Denmark) is refunded as stated in our initial contracts".

Do you dare post comments from people actually living as a part of the organization who actually know what goes on here every day? We invite anyone to come visit any of our sites in Denmark personally and talk with us personally and see that we are not innocent victims of some "psycho cult" but active participants in program to educate ourselves about how we can do something nice for someone else in the world.

If you dare post this comment, then I dare all the readers to direct your questions about Tvind to me at africabound2002@mailcity.com or check out our website at www.drh-movement.org.

Thank you for posting this comment, if you do. Sincerely, Maria Rodrigues


 
 

To the door person, I tried talking with the people "in charge" and all I got was an explanation as to why I was wrong and how I was obstructing the cause.

 

 


 
 

Reply from frosig

Do you really consider using 150.000 US$ for a new wing to an old windmill, an act to scure the inviroment. The same money could have saved many lifes in other projects. I can only think of one reason why they used the money to this purpose - they wanted to protect their image, and the windmill is an important part of it - it has big symbolic value to the organisation.

The financing of the new wing is just one of many exampels of misuse of the foundations money, that are being investigated by the police, because the investment can not be justified by the foundations regulation. It is misuse of a humanitarian foundation, that could harm other humanitarian foundations, and thereby the lifes of inocent people.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

Do you still consider it an act to


 
 

Proof please. I would like to see proof. Why should anyone here believe any of this?


 
 

I do not know if the Humanitarian fund spent money on a new wing to the winddmill at Tvind. That can be read about at www.fonden.org

If that would be the case i think that it is good that a Humanitarian fond for environment support alternative and healthy energy production.

 


 
 

To Jimmy Why did TG spend money from a huminitarian foundation to pay for a new wing to the windmill ind tvind? Please explain that?

Reply from frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

A lot of babbling here today?


 
 

Use the door?

 

If you feel yourself unhappy in the situation you are in, do something about it, either you try to solve it, talk with the responsble ones, explain what you think is wrong etc..

Or if you preffer not solving things, walk out of the door.

Very simple

I guess that werever you are, they must have an entrance door that you can use....

 


 
 

PLEASE HELP ME!

I think I am being brainwashed and I don't know how to get out from here!


 
 

Froesig: "It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others.,"

Yes, that's true, therefore we don't do whatever with the money in the fond. Each person in the TG gives 15% (taxfree) of their salary to the fond, these money are being spent for enviromental, humanitarian and scientific projects.

The rest of the money (after tax) are put together into a common pot, and what we do with those money are non of your business, but I can mention that among many things the windmill, the first TCE area, buildings and personal things.

This is money that are our private money, the fond is a different matter. and we've done with those money you can read on www.fonden.org

 

"Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes."

so you are saying that our projects are bad?? how come that Botswana has taken TCE as their national HIV/AIDS fighting programme, many more Southern African countries are considering it. In Mocambique the DNS education aint just a teacher training education, it's THE Teacher training education.

All sanitarian help we've done to minimize the spread of diseases, they don't help preventing deaths? nutrition programmes, they are starving the people?

And to once more trying to clarify the question of outside examinors for the books...

The Danish government has twice done an extended validation of our book keeping, for a cost of 1.5million crowns each time, they didn't find anything wrong. We are hiring top class "revisors" with good reputations so that people know that they are doing a good job, the law requires us to have the books validated by outside examinors, the revisors are doing that. Fonden has been under investigation for several years, and still nothing has been found to put the finger on.

And another thing, as you probably realize, if you look with a critique eye into each and every single company, organisation or any kind of employee, you can always find something to whine about, this is no exception with Tvind, but in my opinion, considering the amount of investigations that's been made, very very very few mistakes has been found, None illegal anyway, correct me if I'm wrong.....

And Tvind is just a name, as have been explained before LG has started up several different organisations, schools, companies etc... Some are non profit, some are organisations, some are schools, some are developing organisations, some are strictly companies and some are probably something else. Different rules apply for every different type.

And a question, can you please specify transparency?? Do you mean like writing a letter to Jyllandsposten each day telling exactly what we've donne, what we're going to do, how much money we've spent, how much money we've earned, how much toiletpaper that's been used in the basement toilet in Bustrup??? Specify please.... Have you tried going to one of the so called Tvind schools and ask your questions there?? Maybe you will get an answer or maybe they have work to do so they don't have time to answer your questions, go there and see for yourself. Your welcome to DNS to have a look if you want.

Jimmy

PS Maybe you should ask UN why they spend 1million GB Pound on counting charity organisations.... DS


 
 

Hello all, I just want to say hello to James, if he ever turns up again at that page. How is it going for you, here is the "stupid german teacher", who would still work as a toolmaker, if he would not be employed by DRH Tvind. If anyone wants to test me, here I am. I think, I am quite smart. Why is it, James, that you cannot write your full name in the articles, are you afraid we are comming after you? Don't worry, we are busy helpin people, we don't have time for a hunt.

Marcus Kozok DRH Tvind :)


 
 

So where do you think that he money goes? Off course they always answer the same, that is where the money goes! What do you want them to tell you but the truth?

I have been working in Norway i know their economy very well. Yes, the participants spend 6 weeks (planned) to fundraising for UFF norway, UFF Finland and UFF Sweden. The money is their property after they are raised.

This is different from for example IICD where participants raise money for the expenses connected to run an institute of that kind. Food need to be bought, airtickets paid, insurances, cars, houserent, salaries, information work etc. That is the way IICD makes their economy run. If you dont receive the money from a donor, an organization, a government you better raise the money yourself if you want it to be.

I think that you should try to study some more economics and maybe you will figure out how much it cost to run an institute of that kind. If you are interested in finding out what UFF does with the money you have had plenty of opportunities to do so. For example during your work weekend in Oslo that usually is happening for every team within the first month.

You can not just "shoot away" saying that "the moneys goes to Tvind! If you are dissatisfied with the program is one thing. That is not the same as the "money is paid under the table to Tvind". That is completely irrational.

What do you think that the Norwegain State authorized auditor is doing every year when he check through the books for the intstitute in Norway? Sleeping through it so that "Norway can channel money to some Tvind empire with a guru". Wake up. Learn how to count.

 


 
 

Hi to all. I've been in the norwegian school in hornsjo some years ago. the way tvind is earning the money is clear. students pay for all expenses that the so called "probably best school in the world" (the headmaster) has. then, a lot of their time the students spend by selling post cards. the money they earn goes go tvind. there is no real teaching on this mountain there. most of the day students teaching theirselves. you learn nothing what you really need in africa to help. if you ask where the money goes to, you always here the same: to humana people to people. but where does it go then. well ... back to tvind. that's what I found out after leaving that place there. I made researches in different places such as banks, universities and so on.


 
 

Please be more specific!


 
 

We are living in a diverse world. Some do not like that. We are living in a world where you "should" conform. Some do not like to conform. We are living in a world where you are learning the "truth" as something we should not understand or question. As least not if you have the "wrong opinion".

This website does not contain much of truth but the owners of the site acts like they are the truth.

 


 
 

I meant disfunctional not in the sense of not being able to accomplish anything or the intentions of the volunteers but because the whole system is placing people in impossible situations with little or no support and then blaming the individual when things don't go according to plan.


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

 


 
 

Hello Herman.

You are welcome to the info weekend at CCTG. Bring a lot of questions!!!

Greetings

CCTG


 
 

I am from CCTG and do certainly not agree that we are "disfuncional". All here are very well intended. That is true.


 
 

Amy, Glad you wrote. I agree that Tvind/TG is not "brain-washing" people although pressure to conform can be enormous. I've always thought the saddest thing about Tvind/TG is that you have so many well-intentioned people within an organization that is so disfunctional.

Herman: Good luck with the info weekend. See for yourself and remember the people at CCTG have opinions and agendas just like everyone who posts here. Just remember that the info weekend is CCTG at its best and that the reality of Humana in Africa is something entirely different as well.


 
 

Dear Amy. Thankyou for giving me some hope of starting in a team. I have decide to go for an info weekend and see for my self. This way will it be me and not other people who makes up my mind. Love Herman.


 
 

Hi Matt, I should have been more clear. I was volunteering 4 months before my training would have started and I was fundraising for my program fee. I certainly didn't have as much invested in the program as you did. If I had, I honestly couldn't say what I would have done ( although the fundraising probably would have done me in anyway). So, I also didn't start my training program. I did however see the other participants in their training period. Personally, having gone through an international development program at university, I don't think I would have had any problems with the courses besides feeling like I had done activities like them before(another reason for leaving). If I had stayed I would have used the six months as an opportunity to teach what I had learned in shcool, and gain experience in that sort of leadership role. However I did decide to leave, which obviousely means that I wasn't enjoying 100% of the program. I want to write on this site because some of the people in Etna were rather weary of the campus and I think accusations such as brainwashing and having to wash the headmasters' underwear (comment heard while there) is ridiculous and childish, and will definietly sway people from finding out more. I have not visited the other schools, but can safely say that these above did not take place in California. I totally agree with increased transparency of non-profits and do encourage people to research orgs that they are interested in fully. Amy.


 
 

Hi Amy,

Thanks for writing. First a response and then some questions. Two reasons I stayed with the program were (1) I had paid a significant chunk of money that I couldn't get back and (2) I was constantly pursing the hope that things would get better after the fund-raising period or after the building weekend or after we left the US or after we got back to the US. It keeps hope alive.

Quick questions. 1) Didn't you mind losing your program fee after you left? 2) What did you think about the training you were receiving to join the TCE program?

Matt


 
 

Hello, I am a past volunteer at Campus California, and I would like to share with you what I was doing. I arrived in California a few months before my 6 month prep-period to fundraise my program fee. I arrived excited and ready to work on the building. I had a blast! Tomas and Ruth are so nice and easy to get along with, they made moving to a new town really enjoyable. I began work on the building quite soon after I arrived and learned so much!! I was drywalling, laying down ceramic tile and putting in insulation. I hadn't done anything like that before. It was hard work, but that's what construction is! Living closely with people was also an experience and one that I cherish. Now that I am home I really miss having people around to interact with most of the time. I took my share of the responsibility for cooking and cleaning and that was perfectly fine. I learned to cook for1 2 people at once and made some amazing meals! I have never eaten so well in my life! A note on this site complained about the $3 per day, but I ate so many fruits and vegetables at every meal, you can teach me how to eat on $3 any day! I'm still trying to remember the recipes from the school to cook for my family! I left the school becuase I didn't enjoy fundraising at all, though some of the other participants really like it. You're speaking directly to people, and people on the street really respond. I would like to point out something that I noticed in some of the articles on this site. They are written by people who have gone throught he program. I think it's strange that these people complained about the program from the begining, yet still completed it. Obviousley, if you are working in a position that you are not happy in for a year, then your time spent will seem horrible to you and seem like a waste. That will happen with any job. Personally, I did not witness any brainwashing, nor believe it exists at the campus. When I told everyone that I was leaving, they were of course disappointed, but were very, very, kind. Nobody tried to 'brainwash' me into staying. I had some great times in California. Your free time is your own, and frequently a group of us would go on an amazing hike to a lake or waterfall and spend the afternnon outside. I hope that anyone interested in joining and has looked at this site will also go to an info weekend at one of the schools - this is not a committment to join! Whatever you do, you will get both sides of the story. If you have any questions, I will try to answer them. Thanks for this opportunity to tell people about my time in California. Amy.


 
 

Question...

Why do you call the Page Tvind alert? If it is obviously that Tvind is just an organisation of the TG. The Schools have properly not much to do with the TG. I would say that you rename the Page to www.TGALERT.org.uk and after wards do a little more for the Site... i mean.. just the look of it makes me almost Puke...

Bye then. (Anonymous)


 
 

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Reply from Frsig

In respond to the contribution bellow this:

First of all: The questions raised by me, has been raised by several others including many former members of TG.

Second: Ofcouse the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization. (I use the term "tvind" to cover all TG's activities, and because it was in this city that the organisation started out.)

And for the record: I'am happy that you try to go into and open dialog, but do not not find your argumentation creditable. Explanation follows:

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) It is not impossible to answer this question. What is interesting in your attempt to answer the question is that you indirectly admit, that the world of TG can be quiete confussing, since everybody find it hard to keep track of what is going on: The travelling highschool is just one of many "tvind" coporations, with the poupose to recrutte vollenters to humana projects, like forexampel the TCE-projet. And the humana-projects that the volenters join after they have left the travelling highschools, is the projects that should be evalueated, but tvind will not allow it, and the "books" are not accesable for outsideres - like they are in 99 pct of non-profit organisations.

WHY IS THAT?

b) It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others., and it is important secure such foundations are not misused, since it can harm the work of other well aid organisations. If money from this foundations are used to start up what you call " PRIVATE INITIATIVES" you are undermining the work of other aid-organisations, and a serious crime to humanity has been comitted.

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

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REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

But it doesn't matter in this case, since by using the windmill secures the enviroment and therefore nothing bad has happened.

If you want more info about the windmill, talk to the responsible people, Allan and Britta, they can give you all the information you need, www.tvindkraft.dk

I start to get irritated with statements like "one of many exampels" give me more examples, I want fact, I don't want rumors, something that feels wrong, intuition or unconcrete irrelevant statements, give me fact. What else is so horrible about the fund (why are you changing the conversation after each and every answer I've given you?) give me facts please.

But maybe I'm to unqualified in the matter to listen to, the "sources" guy, how long time have I been here? Since it seems like 5 weeks for Maria is not long enough to answer the question if you can call home when you want.

Jimmy Selvin Sweden jimmy@dnsdk.dk

 

And to the person asking about the door person, ok, fair enough, what exactly is it you have to complaint about??

 

 

 


 
 

Maria....Looks like your comment got posted. I have to say that I've been following the message board for some time and have seen plenty of pro-Tvind posting so I doubt there is any editing going on.


 
 

Maria Rodrigues you have been with Tvind for how many weeks? According to my sources you have been with the school for only 5 weeks. Please teel me if I'am wrong.


 
 

I wonder if you post comments like mine? Comments that say "Here I am, working as part of the DRH Movement in Denmark and quite happy". Comments that say "I talk to my mother or anyone I want whenever I want on the phone, and I've gotten and sent plenty of mail, not to mention e-mail on the computer and internet connection that the school has provided me". No contact with the outside world? It's a joke, right?

Do you post comments that say "If someone wants to leave, they can leave, no questions asked and even the money we pay for room and board (much less, by the way, than what it would cost to live independantly in Denmark) is refunded as stated in our initial contracts".

Do you dare post comments from people actually living as a part of the organization who actually know what goes on here every day? We invite anyone to come visit any of our sites in Denmark personally and talk with us personally and see that we are not innocent victims of some "psycho cult" but active participants in program to educate ourselves about how we can do something nice for someone else in the world.

If you dare post this comment, then I dare all the readers to direct your questions about Tvind to me at africabound2002@mailcity.com or check out our website at www.drh-movement.org.

Thank you for posting this comment, if you do. Sincerely, Maria Rodrigues


 
 

To the door person, I tried talking with the people "in charge" and all I got was an explanation as to why I was wrong and how I was obstructing the cause.

 

 


 
 

Reply from frosig

Do you really consider using 150.000 US$ for a new wing to an old windmill, an act to scure the inviroment. The same money could have saved many lifes in other projects. I can only think of one reason why they used the money to this purpose - they wanted to protect their image, and the windmill is an important part of it - it has big symbolic value to the organisation.

The financing of the new wing is just one of many exampels of misuse of the foundations money, that are being investigated by the police, because the investment can not be justified by the foundations regulation. It is misuse of a humanitarian foundation, that could harm other humanitarian foundations, and thereby the lifes of inocent people.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

Do you still consider it an act to


 
 

Proof please. I would like to see proof. Why should anyone here believe any of this?


 
 

I do not know if the Humanitarian fund spent money on a new wing to the winddmill at Tvind. That can be read about at www.fonden.org

If that would be the case i think that it is good that a Humanitarian fond for environment support alternative and healthy energy production.

 


 
 

To Jimmy Why did TG spend money from a huminitarian foundation to pay for a new wing to the windmill ind tvind? Please explain that?

Reply from frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

A lot of babbling here today?


 
 

Use the door?

 

If you feel yourself unhappy in the situation you are in, do something about it, either you try to solve it, talk with the responsble ones, explain what you think is wrong etc..

Or if you preffer not solving things, walk out of the door.

Very simple

I guess that werever you are, they must have an entrance door that you can use....

 


 
 

PLEASE HELP ME!

I think I am being brainwashed and I don't know how to get out from here!


 
 

Froesig: "It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others.,"

Yes, that's true, therefore we don't do whatever with the money in the fond. Each person in the TG gives 15% (taxfree) of their salary to the fond, these money are being spent for enviromental, humanitarian and scientific projects.

The rest of the money (after tax) are put together into a common pot, and what we do with those money are non of your business, but I can mention that among many things the windmill, the first TCE area, buildings and personal things.

This is money that are our private money, the fond is a different matter. and we've done with those money you can read on www.fonden.org

 

"Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes."

so you are saying that our projects are bad?? how come that Botswana has taken TCE as their national HIV/AIDS fighting programme, many more Southern African countries are considering it. In Mocambique the DNS education aint just a teacher training education, it's THE Teacher training education.

All sanitarian help we've done to minimize the spread of diseases, they don't help preventing deaths? nutrition programmes, they are starving the people?

And to once more trying to clarify the question of outside examinors for the books...

The Danish government has twice done an extended validation of our book keeping, for a cost of 1.5million crowns each time, they didn't find anything wrong. We are hiring top class "revisors" with good reputations so that people know that they are doing a good job, the law requires us to have the books validated by outside examinors, the revisors are doing that. Fonden has been under investigation for several years, and still nothing has been found to put the finger on.

And another thing, as you probably realize, if you look with a critique eye into each and every single company, organisation or any kind of employee, you can always find something to whine about, this is no exception with Tvind, but in my opinion, considering the amount of investigations that's been made, very very very few mistakes has been found, None illegal anyway, correct me if I'm wrong.....

And Tvind is just a name, as have been explained before LG has started up several different organisations, schools, companies etc... Some are non profit, some are organisations, some are schools, some are developing organisations, some are strictly companies and some are probably something else. Different rules apply for every different type.

And a question, can you please specify transparency?? Do you mean like writing a letter to Jyllandsposten each day telling exactly what we've donne, what we're going to do, how much money we've spent, how much money we've earned, how much toiletpaper that's been used in the basement toilet in Bustrup??? Specify please.... Have you tried going to one of the so called Tvind schools and ask your questions there?? Maybe you will get an answer or maybe they have work to do so they don't have time to answer your questions, go there and see for yourself. Your welcome to DNS to have a look if you want.

Jimmy

PS Maybe you should ask UN why they spend 1million GB Pound on counting charity organisations.... DS


 
 

Hello all, I just want to say hello to James, if he ever turns up again at that page. How is it going for you, here is the "stupid german teacher", who would still work as a toolmaker, if he would not be employed by DRH Tvind. If anyone wants to test me, here I am. I think, I am quite smart. Why is it, James, that you cannot write your full name in the articles, are you afraid we are comming after you? Don't worry, we are busy helpin people, we don't have time for a hunt.

Marcus Kozok DRH Tvind :)


 
 

So where do you think that he money goes? Off course they always answer the same, that is where the money goes! What do you want them to tell you but the truth?

I have been working in Norway i know their economy very well. Yes, the participants spend 6 weeks (planned) to fundraising for UFF norway, UFF Finland and UFF Sweden. The money is their property after they are raised.

This is different from for example IICD where participants raise money for the expenses connected to run an institute of that kind. Food need to be bought, airtickets paid, insurances, cars, houserent, salaries, information work etc. That is the way IICD makes their economy run. If you dont receive the money from a donor, an organization, a government you better raise the money yourself if you want it to be.

I think that you should try to study some more economics and maybe you will figure out how much it cost to run an institute of that kind. If you are interested in finding out what UFF does with the money you have had plenty of opportunities to do so. For example during your work weekend in Oslo that usually is happening for every team within the first month.

You can not just "shoot away" saying that "the moneys goes to Tvind! If you are dissatisfied with the program is one thing. That is not the same as the "money is paid under the table to Tvind". That is completely irrational.

What do you think that the Norwegain State authorized auditor is doing every year when he check through the books for the intstitute in Norway? Sleeping through it so that "Norway can channel money to some Tvind empire with a guru". Wake up. Learn how to count.

 


 
 

Hi to all. I've been in the norwegian school in hornsjo some years ago. the way tvind is earning the money is clear. students pay for all expenses that the so called "probably best school in the world" (the headmaster) has. then, a lot of their time the students spend by selling post cards. the money they earn goes go tvind. there is no real teaching on this mountain there. most of the day students teaching theirselves. you learn nothing what you really need in africa to help. if you ask where the money goes to, you always here the same: to humana people to people. but where does it go then. well ... back to tvind. that's what I found out after leaving that place there. I made researches in different places such as banks, universities and so on.


 
 

Please be more specific!


 
 

We are living in a diverse world. Some do not like that. We are living in a world where you "should" conform. Some do not like to conform. We are living in a world where you are learning the "truth" as something we should not understand or question. As least not if you have the "wrong opinion".

This website does not contain much of truth but the owners of the site acts like they are the truth.

 


 
 

I meant disfunctional not in the sense of not being able to accomplish anything or the intentions of the volunteers but because the whole system is placing people in impossible situations with little or no support and then blaming the individual when things don't go according to plan.


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

 


 
 

Hello Herman.

You are welcome to the info weekend at CCTG. Bring a lot of questions!!!

Greetings

CCTG


 
 

I am from CCTG and do certainly not agree that we are "disfuncional". All here are very well intended. That is true.


 
 

Amy, Glad you wrote. I agree that Tvind/TG is not "brain-washing" people although pressure to conform can be enormous. I've always thought the saddest thing about Tvind/TG is that you have so many well-intentioned people within an organization that is so disfunctional.

Herman: Good luck with the info weekend. See for yourself and remember the people at CCTG have opinions and agendas just like everyone who posts here. Just remember that the info weekend is CCTG at its best and that the reality of Humana in Africa is something entirely different as well.


 
 

Dear Amy. Thankyou for giving me some hope of starting in a team. I have decide to go for an info weekend and see for my self. This way will it be me and not other people who makes up my mind. Love Herman.


 
 

Hi Matt, I should have been more clear. I was volunteering 4 months before my training would have started and I was fundraising for my program fee. I certainly didn't have as much invested in the program as you did. If I had, I honestly couldn't say what I would have done ( although the fundraising probably would have done me in anyway). So, I also didn't start my training program. I did however see the other participants in their training period. Personally, having gone through an international development program at university, I don't think I would have had any problems with the courses besides feeling like I had done activities like them before(another reason for leaving). If I had stayed I would have used the six months as an opportunity to teach what I had learned in shcool, and gain experience in that sort of leadership role. However I did decide to leave, which obviousely means that I wasn't enjoying 100% of the program. I want to write on this site because some of the people in Etna were rather weary of the campus and I think accusations such as brainwashing and having to wash the headmasters' underwear (comment heard while there) is ridiculous and childish, and will definietly sway people from finding out more. I have not visited the other schools, but can safely say that these above did not take place in California. I totally agree with increased transparency of non-profits and do encourage people to research orgs that they are interested in fully. Amy.


 
 

Hi Amy,

Thanks for writing. First a response and then some questions. Two reasons I stayed with the program were (1) I had paid a significant chunk of money that I couldn't get back and (2) I was constantly pursing the hope that things would get better after the fund-raising period or after the building weekend or after we left the US or after we got back to the US. It keeps hope alive.

Quick questions. 1) Didn't you mind losing your program fee after you left? 2) What did you think about the training you were receiving to join the TCE program?

Matt


 
 

Hello, I am a past volunteer at Campus California, and I would like to share with you what I was doing. I arrived in California a few months before my 6 month prep-period to fundraise my program fee. I arrived excited and ready to work on the building. I had a blast! Tomas and Ruth are so nice and easy to get along with, they made moving to a new town really enjoyable. I began work on the building quite soon after I arrived and learned so much!! I was drywalling, laying down ceramic tile and putting in insulation. I hadn't done anything like that before. It was hard work, but that's what construction is! Living closely with people was also an experience and one that I cherish. Now that I am home I really miss having people around to interact with most of the time. I took my share of the responsibility for cooking and cleaning and that was perfectly fine. I learned to cook for1 2 people at once and made some amazing meals! I have never eaten so well in my life! A note on this site complained about the $3 per day, but I ate so many fruits and vegetables at every meal, you can teach me how to eat on $3 any day! I'm still trying to remember the recipes from the school to cook for my family! I left the school becuase I didn't enjoy fundraising at all, though some of the other participants really like it. You're speaking directly to people, and people on the street really respond. I would like to point out something that I noticed in some of the articles on this site. They are written by people who have gone throught he program. I think it's strange that these people complained about the program from the begining, yet still completed it. Obviousley, if you are working in a position that you are not happy in for a year, then your time spent will seem horrible to you and seem like a waste. That will happen with any job. Personally, I did not witness any brainwashing, nor believe it exists at the campus. When I told everyone that I was leaving, they were of course disappointed, but were very, very, kind. Nobody tried to 'brainwash' me into staying. I had some great times in California. Your free time is your own, and frequently a group of us would go on an amazing hike to a lake or waterfall and spend the afternnon outside. I hope that anyone interested in joining and has looked at this site will also go to an info weekend at one of the schools - this is not a committment to join! Whatever you do, you will get both sides of the story. If you have any questions, I will try to answer them. Thanks for this opportunity to tell people about my time in California. Amy.


 
 

Question...

Why do you call the Page Tvind alert? If it is obviously that Tvind is just an organisation of the TG. The Schools have properly not much to do with the TG. I would say that you rename the Page to www.TGALERT.org.uk and after wards do a little more for the Site... i mean.. just the look of it makes me almost Puke...

Bye then. (Anonymous)


 
 

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Reply from Frsig

In respond to the contribution bellow this:

First of all: The questions raised by me, has been raised by several others including many former members of TG.

Second: Ofcouse the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization. (I use the term "tvind" to cover all TG's activities, and because it was in this city that the organisation started out.)

And for the record: I'am happy that you try to go into and open dialog, but do not not find your argumentation creditable. Explanation follows:

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) It is not impossible to answer this question. What is interesting in your attempt to answer the question is that you indirectly admit, that the world of TG can be quiete confussing, since everybody find it hard to keep track of what is going on: The travelling highschool is just one of many "tvind" coporations, with the poupose to recrutte vollenters to humana projects, like forexampel the TCE-projet. And the humana-projects that the volenters join after they have left the travelling highschools, is the projects that should be evalueated, but tvind will not allow it, and the "books" are not accesable for outsideres - like they are in 99 pct of non-profit organisations.

WHY IS THAT?

b) It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others., and it is important secure such foundations are not misused, since it can harm the work of other well aid organisations. If money from this foundations are used to start up what you call " PRIVATE INITIATIVES" you are undermining the work of other aid-organisations, and a serious crime to humanity has been comitted.

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

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REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

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"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

If you want more info about the windmill, talk to the responsible people, Allan and Britta, they can give you all the information you need, www.tvindkraft.dk

I start to get irritated with statements like "one of many exampels" give me more examples, I want fact, I don't want rumors, something that feels wrong, intuition or unconcrete irrelevant statements, give me fact. What else is so horrible about the fund (why are you changing the conversation after each and every answer I've given you?) give me facts please.

But maybe I'm to unqualified in the matter to listen to, the "sources" guy, how long time have I been here? Since it seems like 5 weeks for Maria is not long enough to answer the question if you can call home when you want.

Jimmy Selvin Sweden jimmy@dnsdk.dk

 

And to the person asking about the door person, ok, fair enough, what exactly is it you have to complaint about??

 

 

 


 
 

Maria....Looks like your comment got posted. I have to say that I've been following the message board for some time and have seen plenty of pro-Tvind posting so I doubt there is any editing going on.


 
 

Maria Rodrigues you have been with Tvind for how many weeks? According to my sources you have been with the school for only 5 weeks. Please teel me if I'am wrong.


 
 

I wonder if you post comments like mine? Comments that say "Here I am, working as part of the DRH Movement in Denmark and quite happy". Comments that say "I talk to my mother or anyone I want whenever I want on the phone, and I've gotten and sent plenty of mail, not to mention e-mail on the computer and internet connection that the school has provided me". No contact with the outside world? It's a joke, right?

Do you post comments that say "If someone wants to leave, they can leave, no questions asked and even the money we pay for room and board (much less, by the way, than what it would cost to live independantly in Denmark) is refunded as stated in our initial contracts".

Do you dare post comments from people actually living as a part of the organization who actually know what goes on here every day? We invite anyone to come visit any of our sites in Denmark personally and talk with us personally and see that we are not innocent victims of some "psycho cult" but active participants in program to educate ourselves about how we can do something nice for someone else in the world.

If you dare post this comment, then I dare all the readers to direct your questions about Tvind to me at africabound2002@mailcity.com or check out our website at www.drh-movement.org.

Thank you for posting this comment, if you do. Sincerely, Maria Rodrigues


 
 

To the door person, I tried talking with the people "in charge" and all I got was an explanation as to why I was wrong and how I was obstructing the cause.

 

 


 
 

Reply from frosig

Do you really consider using 150.000 US$ for a new wing to an old windmill, an act to scure the inviroment. The same money could have saved many lifes in other projects. I can only think of one reason why they used the money to this purpose - they wanted to protect their image, and the windmill is an important part of it - it has big symbolic value to the organisation.

The financing of the new wing is just one of many exampels of misuse of the foundations money, that are being investigated by the police, because the investment can not be justified by the foundations regulation. It is misuse of a humanitarian foundation, that could harm other humanitarian foundations, and thereby the lifes of inocent people.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

Do you still consider it an act to


 
 

Proof please. I would like to see proof. Why should anyone here believe any of this?


 
 

I do not know if the Humanitarian fund spent money on a new wing to the winddmill at Tvind. That can be read about at www.fonden.org

If that would be the case i think that it is good that a Humanitarian fond for environment support alternative and healthy energy production.

 


 
 

To Jimmy Why did TG spend money from a huminitarian foundation to pay for a new wing to the windmill ind tvind? Please explain that?

Reply from frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

A lot of babbling here today?


 
 

Use the door?

 

If you feel yourself unhappy in the situation you are in, do something about it, either you try to solve it, talk with the responsble ones, explain what you think is wrong etc..

Or if you preffer not solving things, walk out of the door.

Very simple

I guess that werever you are, they must have an entrance door that you can use....

 


 
 

PLEASE HELP ME!

I think I am being brainwashed and I don't know how to get out from here!


 
 

Froesig: "It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others.,"

Yes, that's true, therefore we don't do whatever with the money in the fond. Each person in the TG gives 15% (taxfree) of their salary to the fond, these money are being spent for enviromental, humanitarian and scientific projects.

The rest of the money (after tax) are put together into a common pot, and what we do with those money are non of your business, but I can mention that among many things the windmill, the first TCE area, buildings and personal things.

This is money that are our private money, the fond is a different matter. and we've done with those money you can read on www.fonden.org

 

"Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes."

so you are saying that our projects are bad?? how come that Botswana has taken TCE as their national HIV/AIDS fighting programme, many more Southern African countries are considering it. In Mocambique the DNS education aint just a teacher training education, it's THE Teacher training education.

All sanitarian help we've done to minimize the spread of diseases, they don't help preventing deaths? nutrition programmes, they are starving the people?

And to once more trying to clarify the question of outside examinors for the books...

The Danish government has twice done an extended validation of our book keeping, for a cost of 1.5million crowns each time, they didn't find anything wrong. We are hiring top class "revisors" with good reputations so that people know that they are doing a good job, the law requires us to have the books validated by outside examinors, the revisors are doing that. Fonden has been under investigation for several years, and still nothing has been found to put the finger on.

And another thing, as you probably realize, if you look with a critique eye into each and every single company, organisation or any kind of employee, you can always find something to whine about, this is no exception with Tvind, but in my opinion, considering the amount of investigations that's been made, very very very few mistakes has been found, None illegal anyway, correct me if I'm wrong.....

And Tvind is just a name, as have been explained before LG has started up several different organisations, schools, companies etc... Some are non profit, some are organisations, some are schools, some are developing organisations, some are strictly companies and some are probably something else. Different rules apply for every different type.

And a question, can you please specify transparency?? Do you mean like writing a letter to Jyllandsposten each day telling exactly what we've donne, what we're going to do, how much money we've spent, how much money we've earned, how much toiletpaper that's been used in the basement toilet in Bustrup??? Specify please.... Have you tried going to one of the so called Tvind schools and ask your questions there?? Maybe you will get an answer or maybe they have work to do so they don't have time to answer your questions, go there and see for yourself. Your welcome to DNS to have a look if you want.

Jimmy

PS Maybe you should ask UN why they spend 1million GB Pound on counting charity organisations.... DS


 
 

Hello all, I just want to say hello to James, if he ever turns up again at that page. How is it going for you, here is the "stupid german teacher", who would still work as a toolmaker, if he would not be employed by DRH Tvind. If anyone wants to test me, here I am. I think, I am quite smart. Why is it, James, that you cannot write your full name in the articles, are you afraid we are comming after you? Don't worry, we are busy helpin people, we don't have time for a hunt.

Marcus Kozok DRH Tvind :)


 
 

So where do you think that he money goes? Off course they always answer the same, that is where the money goes! What do you want them to tell you but the truth?

I have been working in Norway i know their economy very well. Yes, the participants spend 6 weeks (planned) to fundraising for UFF norway, UFF Finland and UFF Sweden. The money is their property after they are raised.

This is different from for example IICD where participants raise money for the expenses connected to run an institute of that kind. Food need to be bought, airtickets paid, insurances, cars, houserent, salaries, information work etc. That is the way IICD makes their economy run. If you dont receive the money from a donor, an organization, a government you better raise the money yourself if you want it to be.

I think that you should try to study some more economics and maybe you will figure out how much it cost to run an institute of that kind. If you are interested in finding out what UFF does with the money you have had plenty of opportunities to do so. For example during your work weekend in Oslo that usually is happening for every team within the first month.

You can not just "shoot away" saying that "the moneys goes to Tvind! If you are dissatisfied with the program is one thing. That is not the same as the "money is paid under the table to Tvind". That is completely irrational.

What do you think that the Norwegain State authorized auditor is doing every year when he check through the books for the intstitute in Norway? Sleeping through it so that "Norway can channel money to some Tvind empire with a guru". Wake up. Learn how to count.

 


 
 

Hi to all. I've been in the norwegian school in hornsjo some years ago. the way tvind is earning the money is clear. students pay for all expenses that the so called "probably best school in the world" (the headmaster) has. then, a lot of their time the students spend by selling post cards. the money they earn goes go tvind. there is no real teaching on this mountain there. most of the day students teaching theirselves. you learn nothing what you really need in africa to help. if you ask where the money goes to, you always here the same: to humana people to people. but where does it go then. well ... back to tvind. that's what I found out after leaving that place there. I made researches in different places such as banks, universities and so on.


 
 

Please be more specific!


 
 

We are living in a diverse world. Some do not like that. We are living in a world where you "should" conform. Some do not like to conform. We are living in a world where you are learning the "truth" as something we should not understand or question. As least not if you have the "wrong opinion".

This website does not contain much of truth but the owners of the site acts like they are the truth.

 


 
 

I meant disfunctional not in the sense of not being able to accomplish anything or the intentions of the volunteers but because the whole system is placing people in impossible situations with little or no support and then blaming the individual when things don't go according to plan.


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

 


 
 

Hello Herman.

You are welcome to the info weekend at CCTG. Bring a lot of questions!!!

Greetings

CCTG


 
 

I am from CCTG and do certainly not agree that we are "disfuncional". All here are very well intended. That is true.


 
 

Amy, Glad you wrote. I agree that Tvind/TG is not "brain-washing" people although pressure to conform can be enormous. I've always thought the saddest thing about Tvind/TG is that you have so many well-intentioned people within an organization that is so disfunctional.

Herman: Good luck with the info weekend. See for yourself and remember the people at CCTG have opinions and agendas just like everyone who posts here. Just remember that the info weekend is CCTG at its best and that the reality of Humana in Africa is something entirely different as well.


 
 

Dear Amy. Thankyou for giving me some hope of starting in a team. I have decide to go for an info weekend and see for my self. This way will it be me and not other people who makes up my mind. Love Herman.


 
 

Hi Matt, I should have been more clear. I was volunteering 4 months before my training would have started and I was fundraising for my program fee. I certainly didn't have as much invested in the program as you did. If I had, I honestly couldn't say what I would have done ( although the fundraising probably would have done me in anyway). So, I also didn't start my training program. I did however see the other participants in their training period. Personally, having gone through an international development program at university, I don't think I would have had any problems with the courses besides feeling like I had done activities like them before(another reason for leaving). If I had stayed I would have used the six months as an opportunity to teach what I had learned in shcool, and gain experience in that sort of leadership role. However I did decide to leave, which obviousely means that I wasn't enjoying 100% of the program. I want to write on this site because some of the people in Etna were rather weary of the campus and I think accusations such as brainwashing and having to wash the headmasters' underwear (comment heard while there) is ridiculous and childish, and will definietly sway people from finding out more. I have not visited the other schools, but can safely say that these above did not take place in California. I totally agree with increased transparency of non-profits and do encourage people to research orgs that they are interested in fully. Amy.


 
 

Hi Amy,

Thanks for writing. First a response and then some questions. Two reasons I stayed with the program were (1) I had paid a significant chunk of money that I couldn't get back and (2) I was constantly pursing the hope that things would get better after the fund-raising period or after the building weekend or after we left the US or after we got back to the US. It keeps hope alive.

Quick questions. 1) Didn't you mind losing your program fee after you left? 2) What did you think about the training you were receiving to join the TCE program?

Matt


 
 

Hello, I am a past volunteer at Campus California, and I would like to share with you what I was doing. I arrived in California a few months before my 6 month prep-period to fundraise my program fee. I arrived excited and ready to work on the building. I had a blast! Tomas and Ruth are so nice and easy to get along with, they made moving to a new town really enjoyable. I began work on the building quite soon after I arrived and learned so much!! I was drywalling, laying down ceramic tile and putting in insulation. I hadn't done anything like that before. It was hard work, but that's what construction is! Living closely with people was also an experience and one that I cherish. Now that I am home I really miss having people around to interact with most of the time. I took my share of the responsibility for cooking and cleaning and that was perfectly fine. I learned to cook for1 2 people at once and made some amazing meals! I have never eaten so well in my life! A note on this site complained about the $3 per day, but I ate so many fruits and vegetables at every meal, you can teach me how to eat on $3 any day! I'm still trying to remember the recipes from the school to cook for my family! I left the school becuase I didn't enjoy fundraising at all, though some of the other participants really like it. You're speaking directly to people, and people on the street really respond. I would like to point out something that I noticed in some of the articles on this site. They are written by people who have gone throught he program. I think it's strange that these people complained about the program from the begining, yet still completed it. Obviousley, if you are working in a position that you are not happy in for a year, then your time spent will seem horrible to you and seem like a waste. That will happen with any job. Personally, I did not witness any brainwashing, nor believe it exists at the campus. When I told everyone that I was leaving, they were of course disappointed, but were very, very, kind. Nobody tried to 'brainwash' me into staying. I had some great times in California. Your free time is your own, and frequently a group of us would go on an amazing hike to a lake or waterfall and spend the afternnon outside. I hope that anyone interested in joining and has looked at this site will also go to an info weekend at one of the schools - this is not a committment to join! Whatever you do, you will get both sides of the story. If you have any questions, I will try to answer them. Thanks for this opportunity to tell people about my time in California. Amy.


 
 

Question...

Why do you call the Page Tvind alert? If it is obviously that Tvind is just an organisation of the TG. The Schools have properly not much to do with the TG. I would say that you rename the Page to www.TGALERT.org.uk and after wards do a little more for the Site... i mean.. just the look of it makes me almost Puke...

Bye then. (Anonymous)


 
 

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Reply from Frsig

In respond to the contribution bellow this:

First of all: The questions raised by me, has been raised by several others including many former members of TG.

Second: Ofcouse the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization. (I use the term "tvind" to cover all TG's activities, and because it was in this city that the organisation started out.)

And for the record: I'am happy that you try to go into and open dialog, but do not not find your argumentation creditable. Explanation follows:

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) It is not impossible to answer this question. What is interesting in your attempt to answer the question is that you indirectly admit, that the world of TG can be quiete confussing, since everybody find it hard to keep track of what is going on: The travelling highschool is just one of many "tvind" coporations, with the poupose to recrutte vollenters to humana projects, like forexampel the TCE-projet. And the humana-projects that the volenters join after they have left the travelling highschools, is the projects that should be evalueated, but tvind will not allow it, and the "books" are not accesable for outsideres - like they are in 99 pct of non-profit organisations.

WHY IS THAT?

b) It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others., and it is important secure such foundations are not misused, since it can harm the work of other well aid organisations. If money from this foundations are used to start up what you call " PRIVATE INITIATIVES" you are undermining the work of other aid-organisations, and a serious crime to humanity has been comitted.

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

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REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

We encourage you to research each topic for yourself: check out all the links, especially the ones that seem contrary to your views; question the motivation of the writer and publisher; and form your own opinion about the information that is being presented. We suggest that you treat all other news/information outlets in the same way - the media have strong biases which directly affect the way in which news and information is presented to you - and very often that leads to disinformation.


 
 

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

I start to get irritated with statements like "one of many exampels" give me more examples, I want fact, I don't want rumors, something that feels wrong, intuition or unconcrete irrelevant statements, give me fact. What else is so horrible about the fund (why are you changing the conversation after each and every answer I've given you?) give me facts please.

But maybe I'm to unqualified in the matter to listen to, the "sources" guy, how long time have I been here? Since it seems like 5 weeks for Maria is not long enough to answer the question if you can call home when you want.

Jimmy Selvin Sweden jimmy@dnsdk.dk

 

And to the person asking about the door person, ok, fair enough, what exactly is it you have to complaint about??

 

 

 


 
 

Maria....Looks like your comment got posted. I have to say that I've been following the message board for some time and have seen plenty of pro-Tvind posting so I doubt there is any editing going on.


 
 

Maria Rodrigues you have been with Tvind for how many weeks? According to my sources you have been with the school for only 5 weeks. Please teel me if I'am wrong.


 
 

I wonder if you post comments like mine? Comments that say "Here I am, working as part of the DRH Movement in Denmark and quite happy". Comments that say "I talk to my mother or anyone I want whenever I want on the phone, and I've gotten and sent plenty of mail, not to mention e-mail on the computer and internet connection that the school has provided me". No contact with the outside world? It's a joke, right?

Do you post comments that say "If someone wants to leave, they can leave, no questions asked and even the money we pay for room and board (much less, by the way, than what it would cost to live independantly in Denmark) is refunded as stated in our initial contracts".

Do you dare post comments from people actually living as a part of the organization who actually know what goes on here every day? We invite anyone to come visit any of our sites in Denmark personally and talk with us personally and see that we are not innocent victims of some "psycho cult" but active participants in program to educate ourselves about how we can do something nice for someone else in the world.

If you dare post this comment, then I dare all the readers to direct your questions about Tvind to me at africabound2002@mailcity.com or check out our website at www.drh-movement.org.

Thank you for posting this comment, if you do. Sincerely, Maria Rodrigues


 
 

To the door person, I tried talking with the people "in charge" and all I got was an explanation as to why I was wrong and how I was obstructing the cause.

 

 


 
 

Reply from frosig

Do you really consider using 150.000 US$ for a new wing to an old windmill, an act to scure the inviroment. The same money could have saved many lifes in other projects. I can only think of one reason why they used the money to this purpose - they wanted to protect their image, and the windmill is an important part of it - it has big symbolic value to the organisation.

The financing of the new wing is just one of many exampels of misuse of the foundations money, that are being investigated by the police, because the investment can not be justified by the foundations regulation. It is misuse of a humanitarian foundation, that could harm other humanitarian foundations, and thereby the lifes of inocent people.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

Do you still consider it an act to


 
 

Proof please. I would like to see proof. Why should anyone here believe any of this?


 
 

I do not know if the Humanitarian fund spent money on a new wing to the winddmill at Tvind. That can be read about at www.fonden.org

If that would be the case i think that it is good that a Humanitarian fond for environment support alternative and healthy energy production.

 


 
 

To Jimmy Why did TG spend money from a huminitarian foundation to pay for a new wing to the windmill ind tvind? Please explain that?

Reply from frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

A lot of babbling here today?


 
 

Use the door?

 

If you feel yourself unhappy in the situation you are in, do something about it, either you try to solve it, talk with the responsble ones, explain what you think is wrong etc..

Or if you preffer not solving things, walk out of the door.

Very simple

I guess that werever you are, they must have an entrance door that you can use....

 


 
 

PLEASE HELP ME!

I think I am being brainwashed and I don't know how to get out from here!


 
 

Froesig: "It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others.,"

Yes, that's true, therefore we don't do whatever with the money in the fond. Each person in the TG gives 15% (taxfree) of their salary to the fond, these money are being spent for enviromental, humanitarian and scientific projects.

The rest of the money (after tax) are put together into a common pot, and what we do with those money are non of your business, but I can mention that among many things the windmill, the first TCE area, buildings and personal things.

This is money that are our private money, the fond is a different matter. and we've done with those money you can read on www.fonden.org

 

"Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes."

so you are saying that our projects are bad?? how come that Botswana has taken TCE as their national HIV/AIDS fighting programme, many more Southern African countries are considering it. In Mocambique the DNS education aint just a teacher training education, it's THE Teacher training education.

All sanitarian help we've done to minimize the spread of diseases, they don't help preventing deaths? nutrition programmes, they are starving the people?

And to once more trying to clarify the question of outside examinors for the books...

The Danish government has twice done an extended validation of our book keeping, for a cost of 1.5million crowns each time, they didn't find anything wrong. We are hiring top class "revisors" with good reputations so that people know that they are doing a good job, the law requires us to have the books validated by outside examinors, the revisors are doing that. Fonden has been under investigation for several years, and still nothing has been found to put the finger on.

And another thing, as you probably realize, if you look with a critique eye into each and every single company, organisation or any kind of employee, you can always find something to whine about, this is no exception with Tvind, but in my opinion, considering the amount of investigations that's been made, very very very few mistakes has been found, None illegal anyway, correct me if I'm wrong.....

And Tvind is just a name, as have been explained before LG has started up several different organisations, schools, companies etc... Some are non profit, some are organisations, some are schools, some are developing organisations, some are strictly companies and some are probably something else. Different rules apply for every different type.

And a question, can you please specify transparency?? Do you mean like writing a letter to Jyllandsposten each day telling exactly what we've donne, what we're going to do, how much money we've spent, how much money we've earned, how much toiletpaper that's been used in the basement toilet in Bustrup??? Specify please.... Have you tried going to one of the so called Tvind schools and ask your questions there?? Maybe you will get an answer or maybe they have work to do so they don't have time to answer your questions, go there and see for yourself. Your welcome to DNS to have a look if you want.

Jimmy

PS Maybe you should ask UN why they spend 1million GB Pound on counting charity organisations.... DS


 
 

Hello all, I just want to say hello to James, if he ever turns up again at that page. How is it going for you, here is the "stupid german teacher", who would still work as a toolmaker, if he would not be employed by DRH Tvind. If anyone wants to test me, here I am. I think, I am quite smart. Why is it, James, that you cannot write your full name in the articles, are you afraid we are comming after you? Don't worry, we are busy helpin people, we don't have time for a hunt.

Marcus Kozok DRH Tvind :)


 
 

So where do you think that he money goes? Off course they always answer the same, that is where the money goes! What do you want them to tell you but the truth?

I have been working in Norway i know their economy very well. Yes, the participants spend 6 weeks (planned) to fundraising for UFF norway, UFF Finland and UFF Sweden. The money is their property after they are raised.

This is different from for example IICD where participants raise money for the expenses connected to run an institute of that kind. Food need to be bought, airtickets paid, insurances, cars, houserent, salaries, information work etc. That is the way IICD makes their economy run. If you dont receive the money from a donor, an organization, a government you better raise the money yourself if you want it to be.

I think that you should try to study some more economics and maybe you will figure out how much it cost to run an institute of that kind. If you are interested in finding out what UFF does with the money you have had plenty of opportunities to do so. For example during your work weekend in Oslo that usually is happening for every team within the first month.

You can not just "shoot away" saying that "the moneys goes to Tvind! If you are dissatisfied with the program is one thing. That is not the same as the "money is paid under the table to Tvind". That is completely irrational.

What do you think that the Norwegain State authorized auditor is doing every year when he check through the books for the intstitute in Norway? Sleeping through it so that "Norway can channel money to some Tvind empire with a guru". Wake up. Learn how to count.

 


 
 

Hi to all. I've been in the norwegian school in hornsjo some years ago. the way tvind is earning the money is clear. students pay for all expenses that the so called "probably best school in the world" (the headmaster) has. then, a lot of their time the students spend by selling post cards. the money they earn goes go tvind. there is no real teaching on this mountain there. most of the day students teaching theirselves. you learn nothing what you really need in africa to help. if you ask where the money goes to, you always here the same: to humana people to people. but where does it go then. well ... back to tvind. that's what I found out after leaving that place there. I made researches in different places such as banks, universities and so on.


 
 

Please be more specific!


 
 

We are living in a diverse world. Some do not like that. We are living in a world where you "should" conform. Some do not like to conform. We are living in a world where you are learning the "truth" as something we should not understand or question. As least not if you have the "wrong opinion".

This website does not contain much of truth but the owners of the site acts like they are the truth.

 


 
 

I meant disfunctional not in the sense of not being able to accomplish anything or the intentions of the volunteers but because the whole system is placing people in impossible situations with little or no support and then blaming the individual when things don't go according to plan.


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

 


 
 

Hello Herman.

You are welcome to the info weekend at CCTG. Bring a lot of questions!!!

Greetings

CCTG


 
 

I am from CCTG and do certainly not agree that we are "disfuncional". All here are very well intended. That is true.


 
 

Amy, Glad you wrote. I agree that Tvind/TG is not "brain-washing" people although pressure to conform can be enormous. I've always thought the saddest thing about Tvind/TG is that you have so many well-intentioned people within an organization that is so disfunctional.

Herman: Good luck with the info weekend. See for yourself and remember the people at CCTG have opinions and agendas just like everyone who posts here. Just remember that the info weekend is CCTG at its best and that the reality of Humana in Africa is something entirely different as well.


 
 

Dear Amy. Thankyou for giving me some hope of starting in a team. I have decide to go for an info weekend and see for my self. This way will it be me and not other people who makes up my mind. Love Herman.


 
 

Hi Matt, I should have been more clear. I was volunteering 4 months before my training would have started and I was fundraising for my program fee. I certainly didn't have as much invested in the program as you did. If I had, I honestly couldn't say what I would have done ( although the fundraising probably would have done me in anyway). So, I also didn't start my training program. I did however see the other participants in their training period. Personally, having gone through an international development program at university, I don't think I would have had any problems with the courses besides feeling like I had done activities like them before(another reason for leaving). If I had stayed I would have used the six months as an opportunity to teach what I had learned in shcool, and gain experience in that sort of leadership role. However I did decide to leave, which obviousely means that I wasn't enjoying 100% of the program. I want to write on this site because some of the people in Etna were rather weary of the campus and I think accusations such as brainwashing and having to wash the headmasters' underwear (comment heard while there) is ridiculous and childish, and will definietly sway people from finding out more. I have not visited the other schools, but can safely say that these above did not take place in California. I totally agree with increased transparency of non-profits and do encourage people to research orgs that they are interested in fully. Amy.


 
 

Hi Amy,

Thanks for writing. First a response and then some questions. Two reasons I stayed with the program were (1) I had paid a significant chunk of money that I couldn't get back and (2) I was constantly pursing the hope that things would get better after the fund-raising period or after the building weekend or after we left the US or after we got back to the US. It keeps hope alive.

Quick questions. 1) Didn't you mind losing your program fee after you left? 2) What did you think about the training you were receiving to join the TCE program?

Matt


 
 

Hello, I am a past volunteer at Campus California, and I would like to share with you what I was doing. I arrived in California a few months before my 6 month prep-period to fundraise my program fee. I arrived excited and ready to work on the building. I had a blast! Tomas and Ruth are so nice and easy to get along with, they made moving to a new town really enjoyable. I began work on the building quite soon after I arrived and learned so much!! I was drywalling, laying down ceramic tile and putting in insulation. I hadn't done anything like that before. It was hard work, but that's what construction is! Living closely with people was also an experience and one that I cherish. Now that I am home I really miss having people around to interact with most of the time. I took my share of the responsibility for cooking and cleaning and that was perfectly fine. I learned to cook for1 2 people at once and made some amazing meals! I have never eaten so well in my life! A note on this site complained about the $3 per day, but I ate so many fruits and vegetables at every meal, you can teach me how to eat on $3 any day! I'm still trying to remember the recipes from the school to cook for my family! I left the school becuase I didn't enjoy fundraising at all, though some of the other participants really like it. You're speaking directly to people, and people on the street really respond. I would like to point out something that I noticed in some of the articles on this site. They are written by people who have gone throught he program. I think it's strange that these people complained about the program from the begining, yet still completed it. Obviousley, if you are working in a position that you are not happy in for a year, then your time spent will seem horrible to you and seem like a waste. That will happen with any job. Personally, I did not witness any brainwashing, nor believe it exists at the campus. When I told everyone that I was leaving, they were of course disappointed, but were very, very, kind. Nobody tried to 'brainwash' me into staying. I had some great times in California. Your free time is your own, and frequently a group of us would go on an amazing hike to a lake or waterfall and spend the afternnon outside. I hope that anyone interested in joining and has looked at this site will also go to an info weekend at one of the schools - this is not a committment to join! Whatever you do, you will get both sides of the story. If you have any questions, I will try to answer them. Thanks for this opportunity to tell people about my time in California. Amy.


 
 

Question...

Why do you call the Page Tvind alert? If it is obviously that Tvind is just an organisation of the TG. The Schools have properly not much to do with the TG. I would say that you rename the Page to www.TGALERT.org.uk and after wards do a little more for the Site... i mean.. just the look of it makes me almost Puke...

Bye then. (Anonymous)


 
 

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Reply from Frsig

In respond to the contribution bellow this:

First of all: The questions raised by me, has been raised by several others including many former members of TG.

Second: Ofcouse the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization. (I use the term "tvind" to cover all TG's activities, and because it was in this city that the organisation started out.)

And for the record: I'am happy that you try to go into and open dialog, but do not not find your argumentation creditable. Explanation follows:

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) It is not impossible to answer this question. What is interesting in your attempt to answer the question is that you indirectly admit, that the world of TG can be quiete confussing, since everybody find it hard to keep track of what is going on: The travelling highschool is just one of many "tvind" coporations, with the poupose to recrutte vollenters to humana projects, like forexampel the TCE-projet. And the humana-projects that the volenters join after they have left the travelling highschools, is the projects that should be evalueated, but tvind will not allow it, and the "books" are not accesable for outsideres - like they are in 99 pct of non-profit organisations.

WHY IS THAT?

b) It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others., and it is important secure such foundations are not misused, since it can harm the work of other well aid organisations. If money from this foundations are used to start up what you call " PRIVATE INITIATIVES" you are undermining the work of other aid-organisations, and a serious crime to humanity has been comitted.

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

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REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

But maybe I'm to unqualified in the matter to listen to, the "sources" guy, how long time have I been here? Since it seems like 5 weeks for Maria is not long enough to answer the question if you can call home when you want.

Jimmy Selvin Sweden jimmy@dnsdk.dk

 

And to the person asking about the door person, ok, fair enough, what exactly is it you have to complaint about??

 

 

 


 
 

Maria....Looks like your comment got posted. I have to say that I've been following the message board for some time and have seen plenty of pro-Tvind posting so I doubt there is any editing going on.


 
 

Maria Rodrigues you have been with Tvind for how many weeks? According to my sources you have been with the school for only 5 weeks. Please teel me if I'am wrong.


 
 

I wonder if you post comments like mine? Comments that say "Here I am, working as part of the DRH Movement in Denmark and quite happy". Comments that say "I talk to my mother or anyone I want whenever I want on the phone, and I've gotten and sent plenty of mail, not to mention e-mail on the computer and internet connection that the school has provided me". No contact with the outside world? It's a joke, right?

Do you post comments that say "If someone wants to leave, they can leave, no questions asked and even the money we pay for room and board (much less, by the way, than what it would cost to live independantly in Denmark) is refunded as stated in our initial contracts".

Do you dare post comments from people actually living as a part of the organization who actually know what goes on here every day? We invite anyone to come visit any of our sites in Denmark personally and talk with us personally and see that we are not innocent victims of some "psycho cult" but active participants in program to educate ourselves about how we can do something nice for someone else in the world.

If you dare post this comment, then I dare all the readers to direct your questions about Tvind to me at africabound2002@mailcity.com or check out our website at www.drh-movement.org.

Thank you for posting this comment, if you do. Sincerely, Maria Rodrigues


 
 

To the door person, I tried talking with the people "in charge" and all I got was an explanation as to why I was wrong and how I was obstructing the cause.

 

 


 
 

Reply from frosig

Do you really consider using 150.000 US$ for a new wing to an old windmill, an act to scure the inviroment. The same money could have saved many lifes in other projects. I can only think of one reason why they used the money to this purpose - they wanted to protect their image, and the windmill is an important part of it - it has big symbolic value to the organisation.

The financing of the new wing is just one of many exampels of misuse of the foundations money, that are being investigated by the police, because the investment can not be justified by the foundations regulation. It is misuse of a humanitarian foundation, that could harm other humanitarian foundations, and thereby the lifes of inocent people.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

Do you still consider it an act to


 
 

Proof please. I would like to see proof. Why should anyone here believe any of this?


 
 

I do not know if the Humanitarian fund spent money on a new wing to the winddmill at Tvind. That can be read about at www.fonden.org

If that would be the case i think that it is good that a Humanitarian fond for environment support alternative and healthy energy production.

 


 
 

To Jimmy Why did TG spend money from a huminitarian foundation to pay for a new wing to the windmill ind tvind? Please explain that?

Reply from frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

A lot of babbling here today?


 
 

Use the door?

 

If you feel yourself unhappy in the situation you are in, do something about it, either you try to solve it, talk with the responsble ones, explain what you think is wrong etc..

Or if you preffer not solving things, walk out of the door.

Very simple

I guess that werever you are, they must have an entrance door that you can use....

 


 
 

PLEASE HELP ME!

I think I am being brainwashed and I don't know how to get out from here!


 
 

Froesig: "It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others.,"

Yes, that's true, therefore we don't do whatever with the money in the fond. Each person in the TG gives 15% (taxfree) of their salary to the fond, these money are being spent for enviromental, humanitarian and scientific projects.

The rest of the money (after tax) are put together into a common pot, and what we do with those money are non of your business, but I can mention that among many things the windmill, the first TCE area, buildings and personal things.

This is money that are our private money, the fond is a different matter. and we've done with those money you can read on www.fonden.org

 

"Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes."

so you are saying that our projects are bad?? how come that Botswana has taken TCE as their national HIV/AIDS fighting programme, many more Southern African countries are considering it. In Mocambique the DNS education aint just a teacher training education, it's THE Teacher training education.

All sanitarian help we've done to minimize the spread of diseases, they don't help preventing deaths? nutrition programmes, they are starving the people?

And to once more trying to clarify the question of outside examinors for the books...

The Danish government has twice done an extended validation of our book keeping, for a cost of 1.5million crowns each time, they didn't find anything wrong. We are hiring top class "revisors" with good reputations so that people know that they are doing a good job, the law requires us to have the books validated by outside examinors, the revisors are doing that. Fonden has been under investigation for several years, and still nothing has been found to put the finger on.

And another thing, as you probably realize, if you look with a critique eye into each and every single company, organisation or any kind of employee, you can always find something to whine about, this is no exception with Tvind, but in my opinion, considering the amount of investigations that's been made, very very very few mistakes has been found, None illegal anyway, correct me if I'm wrong.....

And Tvind is just a name, as have been explained before LG has started up several different organisations, schools, companies etc... Some are non profit, some are organisations, some are schools, some are developing organisations, some are strictly companies and some are probably something else. Different rules apply for every different type.

And a question, can you please specify transparency?? Do you mean like writing a letter to Jyllandsposten each day telling exactly what we've donne, what we're going to do, how much money we've spent, how much money we've earned, how much toiletpaper that's been used in the basement toilet in Bustrup??? Specify please.... Have you tried going to one of the so called Tvind schools and ask your questions there?? Maybe you will get an answer or maybe they have work to do so they don't have time to answer your questions, go there and see for yourself. Your welcome to DNS to have a look if you want.

Jimmy

PS Maybe you should ask UN why they spend 1million GB Pound on counting charity organisations.... DS


 
 

Hello all, I just want to say hello to James, if he ever turns up again at that page. How is it going for you, here is the "stupid german teacher", who would still work as a toolmaker, if he would not be employed by DRH Tvind. If anyone wants to test me, here I am. I think, I am quite smart. Why is it, James, that you cannot write your full name in the articles, are you afraid we are comming after you? Don't worry, we are busy helpin people, we don't have time for a hunt.

Marcus Kozok DRH Tvind :)


 
 

So where do you think that he money goes? Off course they always answer the same, that is where the money goes! What do you want them to tell you but the truth?

I have been working in Norway i know their economy very well. Yes, the participants spend 6 weeks (planned) to fundraising for UFF norway, UFF Finland and UFF Sweden. The money is their property after they are raised.

This is different from for example IICD where participants raise money for the expenses connected to run an institute of that kind. Food need to be bought, airtickets paid, insurances, cars, houserent, salaries, information work etc. That is the way IICD makes their economy run. If you dont receive the money from a donor, an organization, a government you better raise the money yourself if you want it to be.

I think that you should try to study some more economics and maybe you will figure out how much it cost to run an institute of that kind. If you are interested in finding out what UFF does with the money you have had plenty of opportunities to do so. For example during your work weekend in Oslo that usually is happening for every team within the first month.

You can not just "shoot away" saying that "the moneys goes to Tvind! If you are dissatisfied with the program is one thing. That is not the same as the "money is paid under the table to Tvind". That is completely irrational.

What do you think that the Norwegain State authorized auditor is doing every year when he check through the books for the intstitute in Norway? Sleeping through it so that "Norway can channel money to some Tvind empire with a guru". Wake up. Learn how to count.

 


 
 

Hi to all. I've been in the norwegian school in hornsjo some years ago. the way tvind is earning the money is clear. students pay for all expenses that the so called "probably best school in the world" (the headmaster) has. then, a lot of their time the students spend by selling post cards. the money they earn goes go tvind. there is no real teaching on this mountain there. most of the day students teaching theirselves. you learn nothing what you really need in africa to help. if you ask where the money goes to, you always here the same: to humana people to people. but where does it go then. well ... back to tvind. that's what I found out after leaving that place there. I made researches in different places such as banks, universities and so on.


 
 

Please be more specific!


 
 

We are living in a diverse world. Some do not like that. We are living in a world where you "should" conform. Some do not like to conform. We are living in a world where you are learning the "truth" as something we should not understand or question. As least not if you have the "wrong opinion".

This website does not contain much of truth but the owners of the site acts like they are the truth.

 


 
 

I meant disfunctional not in the sense of not being able to accomplish anything or the intentions of the volunteers but because the whole system is placing people in impossible situations with little or no support and then blaming the individual when things don't go according to plan.


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

 


 
 

Hello Herman.

You are welcome to the info weekend at CCTG. Bring a lot of questions!!!

Greetings

CCTG


 
 

I am from CCTG and do certainly not agree that we are "disfuncional". All here are very well intended. That is true.


 
 

Amy, Glad you wrote. I agree that Tvind/TG is not "brain-washing" people although pressure to conform can be enormous. I've always thought the saddest thing about Tvind/TG is that you have so many well-intentioned people within an organization that is so disfunctional.

Herman: Good luck with the info weekend. See for yourself and remember the people at CCTG have opinions and agendas just like everyone who posts here. Just remember that the info weekend is CCTG at its best and that the reality of Humana in Africa is something entirely different as well.


 
 

Dear Amy. Thankyou for giving me some hope of starting in a team. I have decide to go for an info weekend and see for my self. This way will it be me and not other people who makes up my mind. Love Herman.


 
 

Hi Matt, I should have been more clear. I was volunteering 4 months before my training would have started and I was fundraising for my program fee. I certainly didn't have as much invested in the program as you did. If I had, I honestly couldn't say what I would have done ( although the fundraising probably would have done me in anyway). So, I also didn't start my training program. I did however see the other participants in their training period. Personally, having gone through an international development program at university, I don't think I would have had any problems with the courses besides feeling like I had done activities like them before(another reason for leaving). If I had stayed I would have used the six months as an opportunity to teach what I had learned in shcool, and gain experience in that sort of leadership role. However I did decide to leave, which obviousely means that I wasn't enjoying 100% of the program. I want to write on this site because some of the people in Etna were rather weary of the campus and I think accusations such as brainwashing and having to wash the headmasters' underwear (comment heard while there) is ridiculous and childish, and will definietly sway people from finding out more. I have not visited the other schools, but can safely say that these above did not take place in California. I totally agree with increased transparency of non-profits and do encourage people to research orgs that they are interested in fully. Amy.


 
 

Hi Amy,

Thanks for writing. First a response and then some questions. Two reasons I stayed with the program were (1) I had paid a significant chunk of money that I couldn't get back and (2) I was constantly pursing the hope that things would get better after the fund-raising period or after the building weekend or after we left the US or after we got back to the US. It keeps hope alive.

Quick questions. 1) Didn't you mind losing your program fee after you left? 2) What did you think about the training you were receiving to join the TCE program?

Matt


 
 

Hello, I am a past volunteer at Campus California, and I would like to share with you what I was doing. I arrived in California a few months before my 6 month prep-period to fundraise my program fee. I arrived excited and ready to work on the building. I had a blast! Tomas and Ruth are so nice and easy to get along with, they made moving to a new town really enjoyable. I began work on the building quite soon after I arrived and learned so much!! I was drywalling, laying down ceramic tile and putting in insulation. I hadn't done anything like that before. It was hard work, but that's what construction is! Living closely with people was also an experience and one that I cherish. Now that I am home I really miss having people around to interact with most of the time. I took my share of the responsibility for cooking and cleaning and that was perfectly fine. I learned to cook for1 2 people at once and made some amazing meals! I have never eaten so well in my life! A note on this site complained about the $3 per day, but I ate so many fruits and vegetables at every meal, you can teach me how to eat on $3 any day! I'm still trying to remember the recipes from the school to cook for my family! I left the school becuase I didn't enjoy fundraising at all, though some of the other participants really like it. You're speaking directly to people, and people on the street really respond. I would like to point out something that I noticed in some of the articles on this site. They are written by people who have gone throught he program. I think it's strange that these people complained about the program from the begining, yet still completed it. Obviousley, if you are working in a position that you are not happy in for a year, then your time spent will seem horrible to you and seem like a waste. That will happen with any job. Personally, I did not witness any brainwashing, nor believe it exists at the campus. When I told everyone that I was leaving, they were of course disappointed, but were very, very, kind. Nobody tried to 'brainwash' me into staying. I had some great times in California. Your free time is your own, and frequently a group of us would go on an amazing hike to a lake or waterfall and spend the afternnon outside. I hope that anyone interested in joining and has looked at this site will also go to an info weekend at one of the schools - this is not a committment to join! Whatever you do, you will get both sides of the story. If you have any questions, I will try to answer them. Thanks for this opportunity to tell people about my time in California. Amy.


 
 

Question...

Why do you call the Page Tvind alert? If it is obviously that Tvind is just an organisation of the TG. The Schools have properly not much to do with the TG. I would say that you rename the Page to www.TGALERT.org.uk and after wards do a little more for the Site... i mean.. just the look of it makes me almost Puke...

Bye then. (Anonymous)


 
 

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Reply from Frsig

In respond to the contribution bellow this:

First of all: The questions raised by me, has been raised by several others including many former members of TG.

Second: Ofcouse the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization. (I use the term "tvind" to cover all TG's activities, and because it was in this city that the organisation started out.)

And for the record: I'am happy that you try to go into and open dialog, but do not not find your argumentation creditable. Explanation follows:

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) It is not impossible to answer this question. What is interesting in your attempt to answer the question is that you indirectly admit, that the world of TG can be quiete confussing, since everybody find it hard to keep track of what is going on: The travelling highschool is just one of many "tvind" coporations, with the poupose to recrutte vollenters to humana projects, like forexampel the TCE-projet. And the humana-projects that the volenters join after they have left the travelling highschools, is the projects that should be evalueated, but tvind will not allow it, and the "books" are not accesable for outsideres - like they are in 99 pct of non-profit organisations.

WHY IS THAT?

b) It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others., and it is important secure such foundations are not misused, since it can harm the work of other well aid organisations. If money from this foundations are used to start up what you call " PRIVATE INITIATIVES" you are undermining the work of other aid-organisations, and a serious crime to humanity has been comitted.

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

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REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

Jimmy Selvin Sweden jimmy@dnsdk.dk

 

And to the person asking about the door person, ok, fair enough, what exactly is it you have to complaint about??

 

 

 


 
 

Maria....Looks like your comment got posted. I have to say that I've been following the message board for some time and have seen plenty of pro-Tvind posting so I doubt there is any editing going on.


 
 

Maria Rodrigues you have been with Tvind for how many weeks? According to my sources you have been with the school for only 5 weeks. Please teel me if I'am wrong.


 
 

I wonder if you post comments like mine? Comments that say "Here I am, working as part of the DRH Movement in Denmark and quite happy". Comments that say "I talk to my mother or anyone I want whenever I want on the phone, and I've gotten and sent plenty of mail, not to mention e-mail on the computer and internet connection that the school has provided me". No contact with the outside world? It's a joke, right?

Do you post comments that say "If someone wants to leave, they can leave, no questions asked and even the money we pay for room and board (much less, by the way, than what it would cost to live independantly in Denmark) is refunded as stated in our initial contracts".

Do you dare post comments from people actually living as a part of the organization who actually know what goes on here every day? We invite anyone to come visit any of our sites in Denmark personally and talk with us personally and see that we are not innocent victims of some "psycho cult" but active participants in program to educate ourselves about how we can do something nice for someone else in the world.

If you dare post this comment, then I dare all the readers to direct your questions about Tvind to me at africabound2002@mailcity.com or check out our website at www.drh-movement.org.

Thank you for posting this comment, if you do. Sincerely, Maria Rodrigues


 
 

To the door person, I tried talking with the people "in charge" and all I got was an explanation as to why I was wrong and how I was obstructing the cause.

 

 


 
 

Reply from frosig

Do you really consider using 150.000 US$ for a new wing to an old windmill, an act to scure the inviroment. The same money could have saved many lifes in other projects. I can only think of one reason why they used the money to this purpose - they wanted to protect their image, and the windmill is an important part of it - it has big symbolic value to the organisation.

The financing of the new wing is just one of many exampels of misuse of the foundations money, that are being investigated by the police, because the investment can not be justified by the foundations regulation. It is misuse of a humanitarian foundation, that could harm other humanitarian foundations, and thereby the lifes of inocent people.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

Do you still consider it an act to


 
 

Proof please. I would like to see proof. Why should anyone here believe any of this?


 
 

I do not know if the Humanitarian fund spent money on a new wing to the winddmill at Tvind. That can be read about at www.fonden.org

If that would be the case i think that it is good that a Humanitarian fond for environment support alternative and healthy energy production.

 


 
 

To Jimmy Why did TG spend money from a huminitarian foundation to pay for a new wing to the windmill ind tvind? Please explain that?

Reply from frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

A lot of babbling here today?


 
 

Use the door?

 

If you feel yourself unhappy in the situation you are in, do something about it, either you try to solve it, talk with the responsble ones, explain what you think is wrong etc..

Or if you preffer not solving things, walk out of the door.

Very simple

I guess that werever you are, they must have an entrance door that you can use....

 


 
 

PLEASE HELP ME!

I think I am being brainwashed and I don't know how to get out from here!


 
 

Froesig: "It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others.,"

Yes, that's true, therefore we don't do whatever with the money in the fond. Each person in the TG gives 15% (taxfree) of their salary to the fond, these money are being spent for enviromental, humanitarian and scientific projects.

The rest of the money (after tax) are put together into a common pot, and what we do with those money are non of your business, but I can mention that among many things the windmill, the first TCE area, buildings and personal things.

This is money that are our private money, the fond is a different matter. and we've done with those money you can read on www.fonden.org

 

"Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes."

so you are saying that our projects are bad?? how come that Botswana has taken TCE as their national HIV/AIDS fighting programme, many more Southern African countries are considering it. In Mocambique the DNS education aint just a teacher training education, it's THE Teacher training education.

All sanitarian help we've done to minimize the spread of diseases, they don't help preventing deaths? nutrition programmes, they are starving the people?

And to once more trying to clarify the question of outside examinors for the books...

The Danish government has twice done an extended validation of our book keeping, for a cost of 1.5million crowns each time, they didn't find anything wrong. We are hiring top class "revisors" with good reputations so that people know that they are doing a good job, the law requires us to have the books validated by outside examinors, the revisors are doing that. Fonden has been under investigation for several years, and still nothing has been found to put the finger on.

And another thing, as you probably realize, if you look with a critique eye into each and every single company, organisation or any kind of employee, you can always find something to whine about, this is no exception with Tvind, but in my opinion, considering the amount of investigations that's been made, very very very few mistakes has been found, None illegal anyway, correct me if I'm wrong.....

And Tvind is just a name, as have been explained before LG has started up several different organisations, schools, companies etc... Some are non profit, some are organisations, some are schools, some are developing organisations, some are strictly companies and some are probably something else. Different rules apply for every different type.

And a question, can you please specify transparency?? Do you mean like writing a letter to Jyllandsposten each day telling exactly what we've donne, what we're going to do, how much money we've spent, how much money we've earned, how much toiletpaper that's been used in the basement toilet in Bustrup??? Specify please.... Have you tried going to one of the so called Tvind schools and ask your questions there?? Maybe you will get an answer or maybe they have work to do so they don't have time to answer your questions, go there and see for yourself. Your welcome to DNS to have a look if you want.

Jimmy

PS Maybe you should ask UN why they spend 1million GB Pound on counting charity organisations.... DS


 
 

Hello all, I just want to say hello to James, if he ever turns up again at that page. How is it going for you, here is the "stupid german teacher", who would still work as a toolmaker, if he would not be employed by DRH Tvind. If anyone wants to test me, here I am. I think, I am quite smart. Why is it, James, that you cannot write your full name in the articles, are you afraid we are comming after you? Don't worry, we are busy helpin people, we don't have time for a hunt.

Marcus Kozok DRH Tvind :)


 
 

So where do you think that he money goes? Off course they always answer the same, that is where the money goes! What do you want them to tell you but the truth?

I have been working in Norway i know their economy very well. Yes, the participants spend 6 weeks (planned) to fundraising for UFF norway, UFF Finland and UFF Sweden. The money is their property after they are raised.

This is different from for example IICD where participants raise money for the expenses connected to run an institute of that kind. Food need to be bought, airtickets paid, insurances, cars, houserent, salaries, information work etc. That is the way IICD makes their economy run. If you dont receive the money from a donor, an organization, a government you better raise the money yourself if you want it to be.

I think that you should try to study some more economics and maybe you will figure out how much it cost to run an institute of that kind. If you are interested in finding out what UFF does with the money you have had plenty of opportunities to do so. For example during your work weekend in Oslo that usually is happening for every team within the first month.

You can not just "shoot away" saying that "the moneys goes to Tvind! If you are dissatisfied with the program is one thing. That is not the same as the "money is paid under the table to Tvind". That is completely irrational.

What do you think that the Norwegain State authorized auditor is doing every year when he check through the books for the intstitute in Norway? Sleeping through it so that "Norway can channel money to some Tvind empire with a guru". Wake up. Learn how to count.

 


 
 

Hi to all. I've been in the norwegian school in hornsjo some years ago. the way tvind is earning the money is clear. students pay for all expenses that the so called "probably best school in the world" (the headmaster) has. then, a lot of their time the students spend by selling post cards. the money they earn goes go tvind. there is no real teaching on this mountain there. most of the day students teaching theirselves. you learn nothing what you really need in africa to help. if you ask where the money goes to, you always here the same: to humana people to people. but where does it go then. well ... back to tvind. that's what I found out after leaving that place there. I made researches in different places such as banks, universities and so on.


 
 

Please be more specific!


 
 

We are living in a diverse world. Some do not like that. We are living in a world where you "should" conform. Some do not like to conform. We are living in a world where you are learning the "truth" as something we should not understand or question. As least not if you have the "wrong opinion".

This website does not contain much of truth but the owners of the site acts like they are the truth.

 


 
 

I meant disfunctional not in the sense of not being able to accomplish anything or the intentions of the volunteers but because the whole system is placing people in impossible situations with little or no support and then blaming the individual when things don't go according to plan.


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

 


 
 

Hello Herman.

You are welcome to the info weekend at CCTG. Bring a lot of questions!!!

Greetings

CCTG


 
 

I am from CCTG and do certainly not agree that we are "disfuncional". All here are very well intended. That is true.


 
 

Amy, Glad you wrote. I agree that Tvind/TG is not "brain-washing" people although pressure to conform can be enormous. I've always thought the saddest thing about Tvind/TG is that you have so many well-intentioned people within an organization that is so disfunctional.

Herman: Good luck with the info weekend. See for yourself and remember the people at CCTG have opinions and agendas just like everyone who posts here. Just remember that the info weekend is CCTG at its best and that the reality of Humana in Africa is something entirely different as well.


 
 

Dear Amy. Thankyou for giving me some hope of starting in a team. I have decide to go for an info weekend and see for my self. This way will it be me and not other people who makes up my mind. Love Herman.


 
 

Hi Matt, I should have been more clear. I was volunteering 4 months before my training would have started and I was fundraising for my program fee. I certainly didn't have as much invested in the program as you did. If I had, I honestly couldn't say what I would have done ( although the fundraising probably would have done me in anyway). So, I also didn't start my training program. I did however see the other participants in their training period. Personally, having gone through an international development program at university, I don't think I would have had any problems with the courses besides feeling like I had done activities like them before(another reason for leaving). If I had stayed I would have used the six months as an opportunity to teach what I had learned in shcool, and gain experience in that sort of leadership role. However I did decide to leave, which obviousely means that I wasn't enjoying 100% of the program. I want to write on this site because some of the people in Etna were rather weary of the campus and I think accusations such as brainwashing and having to wash the headmasters' underwear (comment heard while there) is ridiculous and childish, and will definietly sway people from finding out more. I have not visited the other schools, but can safely say that these above did not take place in California. I totally agree with increased transparency of non-profits and do encourage people to research orgs that they are interested in fully. Amy.


 
 

Hi Amy,

Thanks for writing. First a response and then some questions. Two reasons I stayed with the program were (1) I had paid a significant chunk of money that I couldn't get back and (2) I was constantly pursing the hope that things would get better after the fund-raising period or after the building weekend or after we left the US or after we got back to the US. It keeps hope alive.

Quick questions. 1) Didn't you mind losing your program fee after you left? 2) What did you think about the training you were receiving to join the TCE program?

Matt


 
 

Hello, I am a past volunteer at Campus California, and I would like to share with you what I was doing. I arrived in California a few months before my 6 month prep-period to fundraise my program fee. I arrived excited and ready to work on the building. I had a blast! Tomas and Ruth are so nice and easy to get along with, they made moving to a new town really enjoyable. I began work on the building quite soon after I arrived and learned so much!! I was drywalling, laying down ceramic tile and putting in insulation. I hadn't done anything like that before. It was hard work, but that's what construction is! Living closely with people was also an experience and one that I cherish. Now that I am home I really miss having people around to interact with most of the time. I took my share of the responsibility for cooking and cleaning and that was perfectly fine. I learned to cook for1 2 people at once and made some amazing meals! I have never eaten so well in my life! A note on this site complained about the $3 per day, but I ate so many fruits and vegetables at every meal, you can teach me how to eat on $3 any day! I'm still trying to remember the recipes from the school to cook for my family! I left the school becuase I didn't enjoy fundraising at all, though some of the other participants really like it. You're speaking directly to people, and people on the street really respond. I would like to point out something that I noticed in some of the articles on this site. They are written by people who have gone throught he program. I think it's strange that these people complained about the program from the begining, yet still completed it. Obviousley, if you are working in a position that you are not happy in for a year, then your time spent will seem horrible to you and seem like a waste. That will happen with any job. Personally, I did not witness any brainwashing, nor believe it exists at the campus. When I told everyone that I was leaving, they were of course disappointed, but were very, very, kind. Nobody tried to 'brainwash' me into staying. I had some great times in California. Your free time is your own, and frequently a group of us would go on an amazing hike to a lake or waterfall and spend the afternnon outside. I hope that anyone interested in joining and has looked at this site will also go to an info weekend at one of the schools - this is not a committment to join! Whatever you do, you will get both sides of the story. If you have any questions, I will try to answer them. Thanks for this opportunity to tell people about my time in California. Amy.


 
 

Question...

Why do you call the Page Tvind alert? If it is obviously that Tvind is just an organisation of the TG. The Schools have properly not much to do with the TG. I would say that you rename the Page to www.TGALERT.org.uk and after wards do a little more for the Site... i mean.. just the look of it makes me almost Puke...

Bye then. (Anonymous)


 
 

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Reply from Frsig

In respond to the contribution bellow this:

First of all: The questions raised by me, has been raised by several others including many former members of TG.

Second: Ofcouse the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization. (I use the term "tvind" to cover all TG's activities, and because it was in this city that the organisation started out.)

And for the record: I'am happy that you try to go into and open dialog, but do not not find your argumentation creditable. Explanation follows:

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) It is not impossible to answer this question. What is interesting in your attempt to answer the question is that you indirectly admit, that the world of TG can be quiete confussing, since everybody find it hard to keep track of what is going on: The travelling highschool is just one of many "tvind" coporations, with the poupose to recrutte vollenters to humana projects, like forexampel the TCE-projet. And the humana-projects that the volenters join after they have left the travelling highschools, is the projects that should be evalueated, but tvind will not allow it, and the "books" are not accesable for outsideres - like they are in 99 pct of non-profit organisations.

WHY IS THAT?

b) It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others., and it is important secure such foundations are not misused, since it can harm the work of other well aid organisations. If money from this foundations are used to start up what you call " PRIVATE INITIATIVES" you are undermining the work of other aid-organisations, and a serious crime to humanity has been comitted.

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

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REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

We encourage you to research each topic for yourself: check out all the links, especially the ones that seem contrary to your views; question the motivation of the writer and publisher; and form your own opinion about the information that is being presented. We suggest that you treat all other news/information outlets in the same way - the media have strong biases which directly affect the way in which news and information is presented to you - and very often that leads to disinformation.


 
 

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

 

And to the person asking about the door person, ok, fair enough, what exactly is it you have to complaint about??

 

 

 


 
 

Maria....Looks like your comment got posted. I have to say that I've been following the message board for some time and have seen plenty of pro-Tvind posting so I doubt there is any editing going on.


 
 

Maria Rodrigues you have been with Tvind for how many weeks? According to my sources you have been with the school for only 5 weeks. Please teel me if I'am wrong.


 
 

I wonder if you post comments like mine? Comments that say "Here I am, working as part of the DRH Movement in Denmark and quite happy". Comments that say "I talk to my mother or anyone I want whenever I want on the phone, and I've gotten and sent plenty of mail, not to mention e-mail on the computer and internet connection that the school has provided me". No contact with the outside world? It's a joke, right?

Do you post comments that say "If someone wants to leave, they can leave, no questions asked and even the money we pay for room and board (much less, by the way, than what it would cost to live independantly in Denmark) is refunded as stated in our initial contracts".

Do you dare post comments from people actually living as a part of the organization who actually know what goes on here every day? We invite anyone to come visit any of our sites in Denmark personally and talk with us personally and see that we are not innocent victims of some "psycho cult" but active participants in program to educate ourselves about how we can do something nice for someone else in the world.

If you dare post this comment, then I dare all the readers to direct your questions about Tvind to me at africabound2002@mailcity.com or check out our website at www.drh-movement.org.

Thank you for posting this comment, if you do. Sincerely, Maria Rodrigues


 
 

To the door person, I tried talking with the people "in charge" and all I got was an explanation as to why I was wrong and how I was obstructing the cause.

 

 


 
 

Reply from frosig

Do you really consider using 150.000 US$ for a new wing to an old windmill, an act to scure the inviroment. The same money could have saved many lifes in other projects. I can only think of one reason why they used the money to this purpose - they wanted to protect their image, and the windmill is an important part of it - it has big symbolic value to the organisation.

The financing of the new wing is just one of many exampels of misuse of the foundations money, that are being investigated by the police, because the investment can not be justified by the foundations regulation. It is misuse of a humanitarian foundation, that could harm other humanitarian foundations, and thereby the lifes of inocent people.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

Do you still consider it an act to


 
 

Proof please. I would like to see proof. Why should anyone here believe any of this?


 
 

I do not know if the Humanitarian fund spent money on a new wing to the winddmill at Tvind. That can be read about at www.fonden.org

If that would be the case i think that it is good that a Humanitarian fond for environment support alternative and healthy energy production.

 


 
 

To Jimmy Why did TG spend money from a huminitarian foundation to pay for a new wing to the windmill ind tvind? Please explain that?

Reply from frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

A lot of babbling here today?


 
 

Use the door?

 

If you feel yourself unhappy in the situation you are in, do something about it, either you try to solve it, talk with the responsble ones, explain what you think is wrong etc..

Or if you preffer not solving things, walk out of the door.

Very simple

I guess that werever you are, they must have an entrance door that you can use....

 


 
 

PLEASE HELP ME!

I think I am being brainwashed and I don't know how to get out from here!


 
 

Froesig: "It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others.,"

Yes, that's true, therefore we don't do whatever with the money in the fond. Each person in the TG gives 15% (taxfree) of their salary to the fond, these money are being spent for enviromental, humanitarian and scientific projects.

The rest of the money (after tax) are put together into a common pot, and what we do with those money are non of your business, but I can mention that among many things the windmill, the first TCE area, buildings and personal things.

This is money that are our private money, the fond is a different matter. and we've done with those money you can read on www.fonden.org

 

"Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes."

so you are saying that our projects are bad?? how come that Botswana has taken TCE as their national HIV/AIDS fighting programme, many more Southern African countries are considering it. In Mocambique the DNS education aint just a teacher training education, it's THE Teacher training education.

All sanitarian help we've done to minimize the spread of diseases, they don't help preventing deaths? nutrition programmes, they are starving the people?

And to once more trying to clarify the question of outside examinors for the books...

The Danish government has twice done an extended validation of our book keeping, for a cost of 1.5million crowns each time, they didn't find anything wrong. We are hiring top class "revisors" with good reputations so that people know that they are doing a good job, the law requires us to have the books validated by outside examinors, the revisors are doing that. Fonden has been under investigation for several years, and still nothing has been found to put the finger on.

And another thing, as you probably realize, if you look with a critique eye into each and every single company, organisation or any kind of employee, you can always find something to whine about, this is no exception with Tvind, but in my opinion, considering the amount of investigations that's been made, very very very few mistakes has been found, None illegal anyway, correct me if I'm wrong.....

And Tvind is just a name, as have been explained before LG has started up several different organisations, schools, companies etc... Some are non profit, some are organisations, some are schools, some are developing organisations, some are strictly companies and some are probably something else. Different rules apply for every different type.

And a question, can you please specify transparency?? Do you mean like writing a letter to Jyllandsposten each day telling exactly what we've donne, what we're going to do, how much money we've spent, how much money we've earned, how much toiletpaper that's been used in the basement toilet in Bustrup??? Specify please.... Have you tried going to one of the so called Tvind schools and ask your questions there?? Maybe you will get an answer or maybe they have work to do so they don't have time to answer your questions, go there and see for yourself. Your welcome to DNS to have a look if you want.

Jimmy

PS Maybe you should ask UN why they spend 1million GB Pound on counting charity organisations.... DS


 
 

Hello all, I just want to say hello to James, if he ever turns up again at that page. How is it going for you, here is the "stupid german teacher", who would still work as a toolmaker, if he would not be employed by DRH Tvind. If anyone wants to test me, here I am. I think, I am quite smart. Why is it, James, that you cannot write your full name in the articles, are you afraid we are comming after you? Don't worry, we are busy helpin people, we don't have time for a hunt.

Marcus Kozok DRH Tvind :)


 
 

So where do you think that he money goes? Off course they always answer the same, that is where the money goes! What do you want them to tell you but the truth?

I have been working in Norway i know their economy very well. Yes, the participants spend 6 weeks (planned) to fundraising for UFF norway, UFF Finland and UFF Sweden. The money is their property after they are raised.

This is different from for example IICD where participants raise money for the expenses connected to run an institute of that kind. Food need to be bought, airtickets paid, insurances, cars, houserent, salaries, information work etc. That is the way IICD makes their economy run. If you dont receive the money from a donor, an organization, a government you better raise the money yourself if you want it to be.

I think that you should try to study some more economics and maybe you will figure out how much it cost to run an institute of that kind. If you are interested in finding out what UFF does with the money you have had plenty of opportunities to do so. For example during your work weekend in Oslo that usually is happening for every team within the first month.

You can not just "shoot away" saying that "the moneys goes to Tvind! If you are dissatisfied with the program is one thing. That is not the same as the "money is paid under the table to Tvind". That is completely irrational.

What do you think that the Norwegain State authorized auditor is doing every year when he check through the books for the intstitute in Norway? Sleeping through it so that "Norway can channel money to some Tvind empire with a guru". Wake up. Learn how to count.

 


 
 

Hi to all. I've been in the norwegian school in hornsjo some years ago. the way tvind is earning the money is clear. students pay for all expenses that the so called "probably best school in the world" (the headmaster) has. then, a lot of their time the students spend by selling post cards. the money they earn goes go tvind. there is no real teaching on this mountain there. most of the day students teaching theirselves. you learn nothing what you really need in africa to help. if you ask where the money goes to, you always here the same: to humana people to people. but where does it go then. well ... back to tvind. that's what I found out after leaving that place there. I made researches in different places such as banks, universities and so on.


 
 

Please be more specific!


 
 

We are living in a diverse world. Some do not like that. We are living in a world where you "should" conform. Some do not like to conform. We are living in a world where you are learning the "truth" as something we should not understand or question. As least not if you have the "wrong opinion".

This website does not contain much of truth but the owners of the site acts like they are the truth.

 


 
 

I meant disfunctional not in the sense of not being able to accomplish anything or the intentions of the volunteers but because the whole system is placing people in impossible situations with little or no support and then blaming the individual when things don't go according to plan.


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

 


 
 

Hello Herman.

You are welcome to the info weekend at CCTG. Bring a lot of questions!!!

Greetings

CCTG


 
 

I am from CCTG and do certainly not agree that we are "disfuncional". All here are very well intended. That is true.


 
 

Amy, Glad you wrote. I agree that Tvind/TG is not "brain-washing" people although pressure to conform can be enormous. I've always thought the saddest thing about Tvind/TG is that you have so many well-intentioned people within an organization that is so disfunctional.

Herman: Good luck with the info weekend. See for yourself and remember the people at CCTG have opinions and agendas just like everyone who posts here. Just remember that the info weekend is CCTG at its best and that the reality of Humana in Africa is something entirely different as well.


 
 

Dear Amy. Thankyou for giving me some hope of starting in a team. I have decide to go for an info weekend and see for my self. This way will it be me and not other people who makes up my mind. Love Herman.


 
 

Hi Matt, I should have been more clear. I was volunteering 4 months before my training would have started and I was fundraising for my program fee. I certainly didn't have as much invested in the program as you did. If I had, I honestly couldn't say what I would have done ( although the fundraising probably would have done me in anyway). So, I also didn't start my training program. I did however see the other participants in their training period. Personally, having gone through an international development program at university, I don't think I would have had any problems with the courses besides feeling like I had done activities like them before(another reason for leaving). If I had stayed I would have used the six months as an opportunity to teach what I had learned in shcool, and gain experience in that sort of leadership role. However I did decide to leave, which obviousely means that I wasn't enjoying 100% of the program. I want to write on this site because some of the people in Etna were rather weary of the campus and I think accusations such as brainwashing and having to wash the headmasters' underwear (comment heard while there) is ridiculous and childish, and will definietly sway people from finding out more. I have not visited the other schools, but can safely say that these above did not take place in California. I totally agree with increased transparency of non-profits and do encourage people to research orgs that they are interested in fully. Amy.


 
 

Hi Amy,

Thanks for writing. First a response and then some questions. Two reasons I stayed with the program were (1) I had paid a significant chunk of money that I couldn't get back and (2) I was constantly pursing the hope that things would get better after the fund-raising period or after the building weekend or after we left the US or after we got back to the US. It keeps hope alive.

Quick questions. 1) Didn't you mind losing your program fee after you left? 2) What did you think about the training you were receiving to join the TCE program?

Matt


 
 

Hello, I am a past volunteer at Campus California, and I would like to share with you what I was doing. I arrived in California a few months before my 6 month prep-period to fundraise my program fee. I arrived excited and ready to work on the building. I had a blast! Tomas and Ruth are so nice and easy to get along with, they made moving to a new town really enjoyable. I began work on the building quite soon after I arrived and learned so much!! I was drywalling, laying down ceramic tile and putting in insulation. I hadn't done anything like that before. It was hard work, but that's what construction is! Living closely with people was also an experience and one that I cherish. Now that I am home I really miss having people around to interact with most of the time. I took my share of the responsibility for cooking and cleaning and that was perfectly fine. I learned to cook for1 2 people at once and made some amazing meals! I have never eaten so well in my life! A note on this site complained about the $3 per day, but I ate so many fruits and vegetables at every meal, you can teach me how to eat on $3 any day! I'm still trying to remember the recipes from the school to cook for my family! I left the school becuase I didn't enjoy fundraising at all, though some of the other participants really like it. You're speaking directly to people, and people on the street really respond. I would like to point out something that I noticed in some of the articles on this site. They are written by people who have gone throught he program. I think it's strange that these people complained about the program from the begining, yet still completed it. Obviousley, if you are working in a position that you are not happy in for a year, then your time spent will seem horrible to you and seem like a waste. That will happen with any job. Personally, I did not witness any brainwashing, nor believe it exists at the campus. When I told everyone that I was leaving, they were of course disappointed, but were very, very, kind. Nobody tried to 'brainwash' me into staying. I had some great times in California. Your free time is your own, and frequently a group of us would go on an amazing hike to a lake or waterfall and spend the afternnon outside. I hope that anyone interested in joining and has looked at this site will also go to an info weekend at one of the schools - this is not a committment to join! Whatever you do, you will get both sides of the story. If you have any questions, I will try to answer them. Thanks for this opportunity to tell people about my time in California. Amy.


 
 

Question...

Why do you call the Page Tvind alert? If it is obviously that Tvind is just an organisation of the TG. The Schools have properly not much to do with the TG. I would say that you rename the Page to www.TGALERT.org.uk and after wards do a little more for the Site... i mean.. just the look of it makes me almost Puke...

Bye then. (Anonymous)


 
 

fdfgfdt


 
 

Reply from Frsig

In respond to the contribution bellow this:

First of all: The questions raised by me, has been raised by several others including many former members of TG.

Second: Ofcouse the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization. (I use the term "tvind" to cover all TG's activities, and because it was in this city that the organisation started out.)

And for the record: I'am happy that you try to go into and open dialog, but do not not find your argumentation creditable. Explanation follows:

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) It is not impossible to answer this question. What is interesting in your attempt to answer the question is that you indirectly admit, that the world of TG can be quiete confussing, since everybody find it hard to keep track of what is going on: The travelling highschool is just one of many "tvind" coporations, with the poupose to recrutte vollenters to humana projects, like forexampel the TCE-projet. And the humana-projects that the volenters join after they have left the travelling highschools, is the projects that should be evalueated, but tvind will not allow it, and the "books" are not accesable for outsideres - like they are in 99 pct of non-profit organisations.

WHY IS THAT?

b) It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others., and it is important secure such foundations are not misused, since it can harm the work of other well aid organisations. If money from this foundations are used to start up what you call " PRIVATE INITIATIVES" you are undermining the work of other aid-organisations, and a serious crime to humanity has been comitted.

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

lkjhkljhlkjh


 
 

REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

 

 

 


 
 

Maria....Looks like your comment got posted. I have to say that I've been following the message board for some time and have seen plenty of pro-Tvind posting so I doubt there is any editing going on.


 
 

Maria Rodrigues you have been with Tvind for how many weeks? According to my sources you have been with the school for only 5 weeks. Please teel me if I'am wrong.


 
 

I wonder if you post comments like mine? Comments that say "Here I am, working as part of the DRH Movement in Denmark and quite happy". Comments that say "I talk to my mother or anyone I want whenever I want on the phone, and I've gotten and sent plenty of mail, not to mention e-mail on the computer and internet connection that the school has provided me". No contact with the outside world? It's a joke, right?

Do you post comments that say "If someone wants to leave, they can leave, no questions asked and even the money we pay for room and board (much less, by the way, than what it would cost to live independantly in Denmark) is refunded as stated in our initial contracts".

Do you dare post comments from people actually living as a part of the organization who actually know what goes on here every day? We invite anyone to come visit any of our sites in Denmark personally and talk with us personally and see that we are not innocent victims of some "psycho cult" but active participants in program to educate ourselves about how we can do something nice for someone else in the world.

If you dare post this comment, then I dare all the readers to direct your questions about Tvind to me at africabound2002@mailcity.com or check out our website at www.drh-movement.org.

Thank you for posting this comment, if you do. Sincerely, Maria Rodrigues


 
 

To the door person, I tried talking with the people "in charge" and all I got was an explanation as to why I was wrong and how I was obstructing the cause.

 

 


 
 

Reply from frosig

Do you really consider using 150.000 US$ for a new wing to an old windmill, an act to scure the inviroment. The same money could have saved many lifes in other projects. I can only think of one reason why they used the money to this purpose - they wanted to protect their image, and the windmill is an important part of it - it has big symbolic value to the organisation.

The financing of the new wing is just one of many exampels of misuse of the foundations money, that are being investigated by the police, because the investment can not be justified by the foundations regulation. It is misuse of a humanitarian foundation, that could harm other humanitarian foundations, and thereby the lifes of inocent people.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

Do you still consider it an act to


 
 

Proof please. I would like to see proof. Why should anyone here believe any of this?


 
 

I do not know if the Humanitarian fund spent money on a new wing to the winddmill at Tvind. That can be read about at www.fonden.org

If that would be the case i think that it is good that a Humanitarian fond for environment support alternative and healthy energy production.

 


 
 

To Jimmy Why did TG spend money from a huminitarian foundation to pay for a new wing to the windmill ind tvind? Please explain that?

Reply from frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

A lot of babbling here today?


 
 

Use the door?

 

If you feel yourself unhappy in the situation you are in, do something about it, either you try to solve it, talk with the responsble ones, explain what you think is wrong etc..

Or if you preffer not solving things, walk out of the door.

Very simple

I guess that werever you are, they must have an entrance door that you can use....

 


 
 

PLEASE HELP ME!

I think I am being brainwashed and I don't know how to get out from here!


 
 

Froesig: "It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others.,"

Yes, that's true, therefore we don't do whatever with the money in the fond. Each person in the TG gives 15% (taxfree) of their salary to the fond, these money are being spent for enviromental, humanitarian and scientific projects.

The rest of the money (after tax) are put together into a common pot, and what we do with those money are non of your business, but I can mention that among many things the windmill, the first TCE area, buildings and personal things.

This is money that are our private money, the fond is a different matter. and we've done with those money you can read on www.fonden.org

 

"Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes."

so you are saying that our projects are bad?? how come that Botswana has taken TCE as their national HIV/AIDS fighting programme, many more Southern African countries are considering it. In Mocambique the DNS education aint just a teacher training education, it's THE Teacher training education.

All sanitarian help we've done to minimize the spread of diseases, they don't help preventing deaths? nutrition programmes, they are starving the people?

And to once more trying to clarify the question of outside examinors for the books...

The Danish government has twice done an extended validation of our book keeping, for a cost of 1.5million crowns each time, they didn't find anything wrong. We are hiring top class "revisors" with good reputations so that people know that they are doing a good job, the law requires us to have the books validated by outside examinors, the revisors are doing that. Fonden has been under investigation for several years, and still nothing has been found to put the finger on.

And another thing, as you probably realize, if you look with a critique eye into each and every single company, organisation or any kind of employee, you can always find something to whine about, this is no exception with Tvind, but in my opinion, considering the amount of investigations that's been made, very very very few mistakes has been found, None illegal anyway, correct me if I'm wrong.....

And Tvind is just a name, as have been explained before LG has started up several different organisations, schools, companies etc... Some are non profit, some are organisations, some are schools, some are developing organisations, some are strictly companies and some are probably something else. Different rules apply for every different type.

And a question, can you please specify transparency?? Do you mean like writing a letter to Jyllandsposten each day telling exactly what we've donne, what we're going to do, how much money we've spent, how much money we've earned, how much toiletpaper that's been used in the basement toilet in Bustrup??? Specify please.... Have you tried going to one of the so called Tvind schools and ask your questions there?? Maybe you will get an answer or maybe they have work to do so they don't have time to answer your questions, go there and see for yourself. Your welcome to DNS to have a look if you want.

Jimmy

PS Maybe you should ask UN why they spend 1million GB Pound on counting charity organisations.... DS


 
 

Hello all, I just want to say hello to James, if he ever turns up again at that page. How is it going for you, here is the "stupid german teacher", who would still work as a toolmaker, if he would not be employed by DRH Tvind. If anyone wants to test me, here I am. I think, I am quite smart. Why is it, James, that you cannot write your full name in the articles, are you afraid we are comming after you? Don't worry, we are busy helpin people, we don't have time for a hunt.

Marcus Kozok DRH Tvind :)


 
 

So where do you think that he money goes? Off course they always answer the same, that is where the money goes! What do you want them to tell you but the truth?

I have been working in Norway i know their economy very well. Yes, the participants spend 6 weeks (planned) to fundraising for UFF norway, UFF Finland and UFF Sweden. The money is their property after they are raised.

This is different from for example IICD where participants raise money for the expenses connected to run an institute of that kind. Food need to be bought, airtickets paid, insurances, cars, houserent, salaries, information work etc. That is the way IICD makes their economy run. If you dont receive the money from a donor, an organization, a government you better raise the money yourself if you want it to be.

I think that you should try to study some more economics and maybe you will figure out how much it cost to run an institute of that kind. If you are interested in finding out what UFF does with the money you have had plenty of opportunities to do so. For example during your work weekend in Oslo that usually is happening for every team within the first month.

You can not just "shoot away" saying that "the moneys goes to Tvind! If you are dissatisfied with the program is one thing. That is not the same as the "money is paid under the table to Tvind". That is completely irrational.

What do you think that the Norwegain State authorized auditor is doing every year when he check through the books for the intstitute in Norway? Sleeping through it so that "Norway can channel money to some Tvind empire with a guru". Wake up. Learn how to count.

 


 
 

Hi to all. I've been in the norwegian school in hornsjo some years ago. the way tvind is earning the money is clear. students pay for all expenses that the so called "probably best school in the world" (the headmaster) has. then, a lot of their time the students spend by selling post cards. the money they earn goes go tvind. there is no real teaching on this mountain there. most of the day students teaching theirselves. you learn nothing what you really need in africa to help. if you ask where the money goes to, you always here the same: to humana people to people. but where does it go then. well ... back to tvind. that's what I found out after leaving that place there. I made researches in different places such as banks, universities and so on.


 
 

Please be more specific!


 
 

We are living in a diverse world. Some do not like that. We are living in a world where you "should" conform. Some do not like to conform. We are living in a world where you are learning the "truth" as something we should not understand or question. As least not if you have the "wrong opinion".

This website does not contain much of truth but the owners of the site acts like they are the truth.

 


 
 

I meant disfunctional not in the sense of not being able to accomplish anything or the intentions of the volunteers but because the whole system is placing people in impossible situations with little or no support and then blaming the individual when things don't go according to plan.


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

 


 
 

Hello Herman.

You are welcome to the info weekend at CCTG. Bring a lot of questions!!!

Greetings

CCTG


 
 

I am from CCTG and do certainly not agree that we are "disfuncional". All here are very well intended. That is true.


 
 

Amy, Glad you wrote. I agree that Tvind/TG is not "brain-washing" people although pressure to conform can be enormous. I've always thought the saddest thing about Tvind/TG is that you have so many well-intentioned people within an organization that is so disfunctional.

Herman: Good luck with the info weekend. See for yourself and remember the people at CCTG have opinions and agendas just like everyone who posts here. Just remember that the info weekend is CCTG at its best and that the reality of Humana in Africa is something entirely different as well.


 
 

Dear Amy. Thankyou for giving me some hope of starting in a team. I have decide to go for an info weekend and see for my self. This way will it be me and not other people who makes up my mind. Love Herman.


 
 

Hi Matt, I should have been more clear. I was volunteering 4 months before my training would have started and I was fundraising for my program fee. I certainly didn't have as much invested in the program as you did. If I had, I honestly couldn't say what I would have done ( although the fundraising probably would have done me in anyway). So, I also didn't start my training program. I did however see the other participants in their training period. Personally, having gone through an international development program at university, I don't think I would have had any problems with the courses besides feeling like I had done activities like them before(another reason for leaving). If I had stayed I would have used the six months as an opportunity to teach what I had learned in shcool, and gain experience in that sort of leadership role. However I did decide to leave, which obviousely means that I wasn't enjoying 100% of the program. I want to write on this site because some of the people in Etna were rather weary of the campus and I think accusations such as brainwashing and having to wash the headmasters' underwear (comment heard while there) is ridiculous and childish, and will definietly sway people from finding out more. I have not visited the other schools, but can safely say that these above did not take place in California. I totally agree with increased transparency of non-profits and do encourage people to research orgs that they are interested in fully. Amy.


 
 

Hi Amy,

Thanks for writing. First a response and then some questions. Two reasons I stayed with the program were (1) I had paid a significant chunk of money that I couldn't get back and (2) I was constantly pursing the hope that things would get better after the fund-raising period or after the building weekend or after we left the US or after we got back to the US. It keeps hope alive.

Quick questions. 1) Didn't you mind losing your program fee after you left? 2) What did you think about the training you were receiving to join the TCE program?

Matt


 
 

Hello, I am a past volunteer at Campus California, and I would like to share with you what I was doing. I arrived in California a few months before my 6 month prep-period to fundraise my program fee. I arrived excited and ready to work on the building. I had a blast! Tomas and Ruth are so nice and easy to get along with, they made moving to a new town really enjoyable. I began work on the building quite soon after I arrived and learned so much!! I was drywalling, laying down ceramic tile and putting in insulation. I hadn't done anything like that before. It was hard work, but that's what construction is! Living closely with people was also an experience and one that I cherish. Now that I am home I really miss having people around to interact with most of the time. I took my share of the responsibility for cooking and cleaning and that was perfectly fine. I learned to cook for1 2 people at once and made some amazing meals! I have never eaten so well in my life! A note on this site complained about the $3 per day, but I ate so many fruits and vegetables at every meal, you can teach me how to eat on $3 any day! I'm still trying to remember the recipes from the school to cook for my family! I left the school becuase I didn't enjoy fundraising at all, though some of the other participants really like it. You're speaking directly to people, and people on the street really respond. I would like to point out something that I noticed in some of the articles on this site. They are written by people who have gone throught he program. I think it's strange that these people complained about the program from the begining, yet still completed it. Obviousley, if you are working in a position that you are not happy in for a year, then your time spent will seem horrible to you and seem like a waste. That will happen with any job. Personally, I did not witness any brainwashing, nor believe it exists at the campus. When I told everyone that I was leaving, they were of course disappointed, but were very, very, kind. Nobody tried to 'brainwash' me into staying. I had some great times in California. Your free time is your own, and frequently a group of us would go on an amazing hike to a lake or waterfall and spend the afternnon outside. I hope that anyone interested in joining and has looked at this site will also go to an info weekend at one of the schools - this is not a committment to join! Whatever you do, you will get both sides of the story. If you have any questions, I will try to answer them. Thanks for this opportunity to tell people about my time in California. Amy.


 
 

Question...

Why do you call the Page Tvind alert? If it is obviously that Tvind is just an organisation of the TG. The Schools have properly not much to do with the TG. I would say that you rename the Page to www.TGALERT.org.uk and after wards do a little more for the Site... i mean.. just the look of it makes me almost Puke...

Bye then. (Anonymous)


 
 

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Reply from Frsig

In respond to the contribution bellow this:

First of all: The questions raised by me, has been raised by several others including many former members of TG.

Second: Ofcouse the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization. (I use the term "tvind" to cover all TG's activities, and because it was in this city that the organisation started out.)

And for the record: I'am happy that you try to go into and open dialog, but do not not find your argumentation creditable. Explanation follows:

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) It is not impossible to answer this question. What is interesting in your attempt to answer the question is that you indirectly admit, that the world of TG can be quiete confussing, since everybody find it hard to keep track of what is going on: The travelling highschool is just one of many "tvind" coporations, with the poupose to recrutte vollenters to humana projects, like forexampel the TCE-projet. And the humana-projects that the volenters join after they have left the travelling highschools, is the projects that should be evalueated, but tvind will not allow it, and the "books" are not accesable for outsideres - like they are in 99 pct of non-profit organisations.

WHY IS THAT?

b) It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others., and it is important secure such foundations are not misused, since it can harm the work of other well aid organisations. If money from this foundations are used to start up what you call " PRIVATE INITIATIVES" you are undermining the work of other aid-organisations, and a serious crime to humanity has been comitted.

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

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REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

We encourage you to research each topic for yourself: check out all the links, especially the ones that seem contrary to your views; question the motivation of the writer and publisher; and form your own opinion about the information that is being presented. We suggest that you treat all other news/information outlets in the same way - the media have strong biases which directly affect the way in which news and information is presented to you - and very often that leads to disinformation.


 
 

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

 

Maria....Looks like your comment got posted. I have to say that I've been following the message board for some time and have seen plenty of pro-Tvind posting so I doubt there is any editing going on.

Maria Rodrigues you have been with Tvind for how many weeks? According to my sources you have been with the school for only 5 weeks. Please teel me if I'am wrong.

I wonder if you post comments like mine? Comments that say "Here I am, working as part of the DRH Movement in Denmark and quite happy". Comments that say "I talk to my mother or anyone I want whenever I want on the phone, and I've gotten and sent plenty of mail, not to mention e-mail on the computer and internet connection that the school has provided me". No contact with the outside world? It's a joke, right?

Do you post comments that say "If someone wants to leave, they can leave, no questions asked and even the money we pay for room and board (much less, by the way, than what it would cost to live independantly in Denmark) is refunded as stated in our initial contracts".

Do you dare post comments from people actually living as a part of the organization who actually know what goes on here every day? We invite anyone to come visit any of our sites in Denmark personally and talk with us personally and see that we are not innocent victims of some "psycho cult" but active participants in program to educate ourselves about how we can do something nice for someone else in the world.

If you dare post this comment, then I dare all the readers to direct your questions about Tvind to me at africabound2002@mailcity.com or check out our website at www.drh-movement.org.

Thank you for posting this comment, if you do. Sincerely, Maria Rodrigues


 
 

To the door person, I tried talking with the people "in charge" and all I got was an explanation as to why I was wrong and how I was obstructing the cause.

 

 


 
 

Reply from frosig

Do you really consider using 150.000 US$ for a new wing to an old windmill, an act to scure the inviroment. The same money could have saved many lifes in other projects. I can only think of one reason why they used the money to this purpose - they wanted to protect their image, and the windmill is an important part of it - it has big symbolic value to the organisation.

The financing of the new wing is just one of many exampels of misuse of the foundations money, that are being investigated by the police, because the investment can not be justified by the foundations regulation. It is misuse of a humanitarian foundation, that could harm other humanitarian foundations, and thereby the lifes of inocent people.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

Do you still consider it an act to


 
 

Proof please. I would like to see proof. Why should anyone here believe any of this?


 
 

I do not know if the Humanitarian fund spent money on a new wing to the winddmill at Tvind. That can be read about at www.fonden.org

If that would be the case i think that it is good that a Humanitarian fond for environment support alternative and healthy energy production.

 


 
 

To Jimmy Why did TG spend money from a huminitarian foundation to pay for a new wing to the windmill ind tvind? Please explain that?

Reply from frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

A lot of babbling here today?


 
 

Use the door?

 

If you feel yourself unhappy in the situation you are in, do something about it, either you try to solve it, talk with the responsble ones, explain what you think is wrong etc..

Or if you preffer not solving things, walk out of the door.

Very simple

I guess that werever you are, they must have an entrance door that you can use....

 


 
 

PLEASE HELP ME!

I think I am being brainwashed and I don't know how to get out from here!


 
 

Froesig: "It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others.,"

Yes, that's true, therefore we don't do whatever with the money in the fond. Each person in the TG gives 15% (taxfree) of their salary to the fond, these money are being spent for enviromental, humanitarian and scientific projects.

The rest of the money (after tax) are put together into a common pot, and what we do with those money are non of your business, but I can mention that among many things the windmill, the first TCE area, buildings and personal things.

This is money that are our private money, the fond is a different matter. and we've done with those money you can read on www.fonden.org

 

"Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes."

so you are saying that our projects are bad?? how come that Botswana has taken TCE as their national HIV/AIDS fighting programme, many more Southern African countries are considering it. In Mocambique the DNS education aint just a teacher training education, it's THE Teacher training education.

All sanitarian help we've done to minimize the spread of diseases, they don't help preventing deaths? nutrition programmes, they are starving the people?

And to once more trying to clarify the question of outside examinors for the books...

The Danish government has twice done an extended validation of our book keeping, for a cost of 1.5million crowns each time, they didn't find anything wrong. We are hiring top class "revisors" with good reputations so that people know that they are doing a good job, the law requires us to have the books validated by outside examinors, the revisors are doing that. Fonden has been under investigation for several years, and still nothing has been found to put the finger on.

And another thing, as you probably realize, if you look with a critique eye into each and every single company, organisation or any kind of employee, you can always find something to whine about, this is no exception with Tvind, but in my opinion, considering the amount of investigations that's been made, very very very few mistakes has been found, None illegal anyway, correct me if I'm wrong.....

And Tvind is just a name, as have been explained before LG has started up several different organisations, schools, companies etc... Some are non profit, some are organisations, some are schools, some are developing organisations, some are strictly companies and some are probably something else. Different rules apply for every different type.

And a question, can you please specify transparency?? Do you mean like writing a letter to Jyllandsposten each day telling exactly what we've donne, what we're going to do, how much money we've spent, how much money we've earned, how much toiletpaper that's been used in the basement toilet in Bustrup??? Specify please.... Have you tried going to one of the so called Tvind schools and ask your questions there?? Maybe you will get an answer or maybe they have work to do so they don't have time to answer your questions, go there and see for yourself. Your welcome to DNS to have a look if you want.

Jimmy

PS Maybe you should ask UN why they spend 1million GB Pound on counting charity organisations.... DS


 
 

Hello all, I just want to say hello to James, if he ever turns up again at that page. How is it going for you, here is the "stupid german teacher", who would still work as a toolmaker, if he would not be employed by DRH Tvind. If anyone wants to test me, here I am. I think, I am quite smart. Why is it, James, that you cannot write your full name in the articles, are you afraid we are comming after you? Don't worry, we are busy helpin people, we don't have time for a hunt.

Marcus Kozok DRH Tvind :)


 
 

So where do you think that he money goes? Off course they always answer the same, that is where the money goes! What do you want them to tell you but the truth?

I have been working in Norway i know their economy very well. Yes, the participants spend 6 weeks (planned) to fundraising for UFF norway, UFF Finland and UFF Sweden. The money is their property after they are raised.

This is different from for example IICD where participants raise money for the expenses connected to run an institute of that kind. Food need to be bought, airtickets paid, insurances, cars, houserent, salaries, information work etc. That is the way IICD makes their economy run. If you dont receive the money from a donor, an organization, a government you better raise the money yourself if you want it to be.

I think that you should try to study some more economics and maybe you will figure out how much it cost to run an institute of that kind. If you are interested in finding out what UFF does with the money you have had plenty of opportunities to do so. For example during your work weekend in Oslo that usually is happening for every team within the first month.

You can not just "shoot away" saying that "the moneys goes to Tvind! If you are dissatisfied with the program is one thing. That is not the same as the "money is paid under the table to Tvind". That is completely irrational.

What do you think that the Norwegain State authorized auditor is doing every year when he check through the books for the intstitute in Norway? Sleeping through it so that "Norway can channel money to some Tvind empire with a guru". Wake up. Learn how to count.

 


 
 

Hi to all. I've been in the norwegian school in hornsjo some years ago. the way tvind is earning the money is clear. students pay for all expenses that the so called "probably best school in the world" (the headmaster) has. then, a lot of their time the students spend by selling post cards. the money they earn goes go tvind. there is no real teaching on this mountain there. most of the day students teaching theirselves. you learn nothing what you really need in africa to help. if you ask where the money goes to, you always here the same: to humana people to people. but where does it go then. well ... back to tvind. that's what I found out after leaving that place there. I made researches in different places such as banks, universities and so on.


 
 

Please be more specific!


 
 

We are living in a diverse world. Some do not like that. We are living in a world where you "should" conform. Some do not like to conform. We are living in a world where you are learning the "truth" as something we should not understand or question. As least not if you have the "wrong opinion".

This website does not contain much of truth but the owners of the site acts like they are the truth.

 


 
 

I meant disfunctional not in the sense of not being able to accomplish anything or the intentions of the volunteers but because the whole system is placing people in impossible situations with little or no support and then blaming the individual when things don't go according to plan.


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

 


 
 

Hello Herman.

You are welcome to the info weekend at CCTG. Bring a lot of questions!!!

Greetings

CCTG


 
 

I am from CCTG and do certainly not agree that we are "disfuncional". All here are very well intended. That is true.


 
 

Amy, Glad you wrote. I agree that Tvind/TG is not "brain-washing" people although pressure to conform can be enormous. I've always thought the saddest thing about Tvind/TG is that you have so many well-intentioned people within an organization that is so disfunctional.

Herman: Good luck with the info weekend. See for yourself and remember the people at CCTG have opinions and agendas just like everyone who posts here. Just remember that the info weekend is CCTG at its best and that the reality of Humana in Africa is something entirely different as well.


 
 

Dear Amy. Thankyou for giving me some hope of starting in a team. I have decide to go for an info weekend and see for my self. This way will it be me and not other people who makes up my mind. Love Herman.


 
 

Hi Matt, I should have been more clear. I was volunteering 4 months before my training would have started and I was fundraising for my program fee. I certainly didn't have as much invested in the program as you did. If I had, I honestly couldn't say what I would have done ( although the fundraising probably would have done me in anyway). So, I also didn't start my training program. I did however see the other participants in their training period. Personally, having gone through an international development program at university, I don't think I would have had any problems with the courses besides feeling like I had done activities like them before(another reason for leaving). If I had stayed I would have used the six months as an opportunity to teach what I had learned in shcool, and gain experience in that sort of leadership role. However I did decide to leave, which obviousely means that I wasn't enjoying 100% of the program. I want to write on this site because some of the people in Etna were rather weary of the campus and I think accusations such as brainwashing and having to wash the headmasters' underwear (comment heard while there) is ridiculous and childish, and will definietly sway people from finding out more. I have not visited the other schools, but can safely say that these above did not take place in California. I totally agree with increased transparency of non-profits and do encourage people to research orgs that they are interested in fully. Amy.


 
 

Hi Amy,

Thanks for writing. First a response and then some questions. Two reasons I stayed with the program were (1) I had paid a significant chunk of money that I couldn't get back and (2) I was constantly pursing the hope that things would get better after the fund-raising period or after the building weekend or after we left the US or after we got back to the US. It keeps hope alive.

Quick questions. 1) Didn't you mind losing your program fee after you left? 2) What did you think about the training you were receiving to join the TCE program?

Matt


 
 

Hello, I am a past volunteer at Campus California, and I would like to share with you what I was doing. I arrived in California a few months before my 6 month prep-period to fundraise my program fee. I arrived excited and ready to work on the building. I had a blast! Tomas and Ruth are so nice and easy to get along with, they made moving to a new town really enjoyable. I began work on the building quite soon after I arrived and learned so much!! I was drywalling, laying down ceramic tile and putting in insulation. I hadn't done anything like that before. It was hard work, but that's what construction is! Living closely with people was also an experience and one that I cherish. Now that I am home I really miss having people around to interact with most of the time. I took my share of the responsibility for cooking and cleaning and that was perfectly fine. I learned to cook for1 2 people at once and made some amazing meals! I have never eaten so well in my life! A note on this site complained about the $3 per day, but I ate so many fruits and vegetables at every meal, you can teach me how to eat on $3 any day! I'm still trying to remember the recipes from the school to cook for my family! I left the school becuase I didn't enjoy fundraising at all, though some of the other participants really like it. You're speaking directly to people, and people on the street really respond. I would like to point out something that I noticed in some of the articles on this site. They are written by people who have gone throught he program. I think it's strange that these people complained about the program from the begining, yet still completed it. Obviousley, if you are working in a position that you are not happy in for a year, then your time spent will seem horrible to you and seem like a waste. That will happen with any job. Personally, I did not witness any brainwashing, nor believe it exists at the campus. When I told everyone that I was leaving, they were of course disappointed, but were very, very, kind. Nobody tried to 'brainwash' me into staying. I had some great times in California. Your free time is your own, and frequently a group of us would go on an amazing hike to a lake or waterfall and spend the afternnon outside. I hope that anyone interested in joining and has looked at this site will also go to an info weekend at one of the schools - this is not a committment to join! Whatever you do, you will get both sides of the story. If you have any questions, I will try to answer them. Thanks for this opportunity to tell people about my time in California. Amy.


 
 

Question...

Why do you call the Page Tvind alert? If it is obviously that Tvind is just an organisation of the TG. The Schools have properly not much to do with the TG. I would say that you rename the Page to www.TGALERT.org.uk and after wards do a little more for the Site... i mean.. just the look of it makes me almost Puke...

Bye then. (Anonymous)


 
 

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Reply from Frsig

In respond to the contribution bellow this:

First of all: The questions raised by me, has been raised by several others including many former members of TG.

Second: Ofcouse the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization. (I use the term "tvind" to cover all TG's activities, and because it was in this city that the organisation started out.)

And for the record: I'am happy that you try to go into and open dialog, but do not not find your argumentation creditable. Explanation follows:

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) It is not impossible to answer this question. What is interesting in your attempt to answer the question is that you indirectly admit, that the world of TG can be quiete confussing, since everybody find it hard to keep track of what is going on: The travelling highschool is just one of many "tvind" coporations, with the poupose to recrutte vollenters to humana projects, like forexampel the TCE-projet. And the humana-projects that the volenters join after they have left the travelling highschools, is the projects that should be evalueated, but tvind will not allow it, and the "books" are not accesable for outsideres - like they are in 99 pct of non-profit organisations.

WHY IS THAT?

b) It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others., and it is important secure such foundations are not misused, since it can harm the work of other well aid organisations. If money from this foundations are used to start up what you call " PRIVATE INITIATIVES" you are undermining the work of other aid-organisations, and a serious crime to humanity has been comitted.

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

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REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

We encourage you to research each topic for yourself: check out all the links, especially the ones that seem contrary to your views; question the motivation of the writer and publisher; and form your own opinion about the information that is being presented. We suggest that you treat all other news/information outlets in the same way - the media have strong biases which directly affect the way in which news and information is presented to you - and very often that leads to disinformation.


 
 

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

Do you post comments that say "If someone wants to leave, they can leave, no questions asked and even the money we pay for room and board (much less, by the way, than what it would cost to live independantly in Denmark) is refunded as stated in our initial contracts".

Do you dare post comments from people actually living as a part of the organization who actually know what goes on here every day? We invite anyone to come visit any of our sites in Denmark personally and talk with us personally and see that we are not innocent victims of some "psycho cult" but active participants in program to educate ourselves about how we can do something nice for someone else in the world.

If you dare post this comment, then I dare all the readers to direct your questions about Tvind to me at africabound2002@mailcity.com or check out our website at www.drh-movement.org.

Thank you for posting this comment, if you do. Sincerely, Maria Rodrigues


 
 

To the door person, I tried talking with the people "in charge" and all I got was an explanation as to why I was wrong and how I was obstructing the cause.

 

 


 
 

Reply from frosig

Do you really consider using 150.000 US$ for a new wing to an old windmill, an act to scure the inviroment. The same money could have saved many lifes in other projects. I can only think of one reason why they used the money to this purpose - they wanted to protect their image, and the windmill is an important part of it - it has big symbolic value to the organisation.

The financing of the new wing is just one of many exampels of misuse of the foundations money, that are being investigated by the police, because the investment can not be justified by the foundations regulation. It is misuse of a humanitarian foundation, that could harm other humanitarian foundations, and thereby the lifes of inocent people.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

Do you still consider it an act to


 
 

Proof please. I would like to see proof. Why should anyone here believe any of this?


 
 

I do not know if the Humanitarian fund spent money on a new wing to the winddmill at Tvind. That can be read about at www.fonden.org

If that would be the case i think that it is good that a Humanitarian fond for environment support alternative and healthy energy production.

 


 
 

To Jimmy Why did TG spend money from a huminitarian foundation to pay for a new wing to the windmill ind tvind? Please explain that?

Reply from frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

A lot of babbling here today?


 
 

Use the door?

 

If you feel yourself unhappy in the situation you are in, do something about it, either you try to solve it, talk with the responsble ones, explain what you think is wrong etc..

Or if you preffer not solving things, walk out of the door.

Very simple

I guess that werever you are, they must have an entrance door that you can use....

 


 
 

PLEASE HELP ME!

I think I am being brainwashed and I don't know how to get out from here!


 
 

Froesig: "It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others.,"

Yes, that's true, therefore we don't do whatever with the money in the fond. Each person in the TG gives 15% (taxfree) of their salary to the fond, these money are being spent for enviromental, humanitarian and scientific projects.

The rest of the money (after tax) are put together into a common pot, and what we do with those money are non of your business, but I can mention that among many things the windmill, the first TCE area, buildings and personal things.

This is money that are our private money, the fond is a different matter. and we've done with those money you can read on www.fonden.org

 

"Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes."

so you are saying that our projects are bad?? how come that Botswana has taken TCE as their national HIV/AIDS fighting programme, many more Southern African countries are considering it. In Mocambique the DNS education aint just a teacher training education, it's THE Teacher training education.

All sanitarian help we've done to minimize the spread of diseases, they don't help preventing deaths? nutrition programmes, they are starving the people?

And to once more trying to clarify the question of outside examinors for the books...

The Danish government has twice done an extended validation of our book keeping, for a cost of 1.5million crowns each time, they didn't find anything wrong. We are hiring top class "revisors" with good reputations so that people know that they are doing a good job, the law requires us to have the books validated by outside examinors, the revisors are doing that. Fonden has been under investigation for several years, and still nothing has been found to put the finger on.

And another thing, as you probably realize, if you look with a critique eye into each and every single company, organisation or any kind of employee, you can always find something to whine about, this is no exception with Tvind, but in my opinion, considering the amount of investigations that's been made, very very very few mistakes has been found, None illegal anyway, correct me if I'm wrong.....

And Tvind is just a name, as have been explained before LG has started up several different organisations, schools, companies etc... Some are non profit, some are organisations, some are schools, some are developing organisations, some are strictly companies and some are probably something else. Different rules apply for every different type.

And a question, can you please specify transparency?? Do you mean like writing a letter to Jyllandsposten each day telling exactly what we've donne, what we're going to do, how much money we've spent, how much money we've earned, how much toiletpaper that's been used in the basement toilet in Bustrup??? Specify please.... Have you tried going to one of the so called Tvind schools and ask your questions there?? Maybe you will get an answer or maybe they have work to do so they don't have time to answer your questions, go there and see for yourself. Your welcome to DNS to have a look if you want.

Jimmy

PS Maybe you should ask UN why they spend 1million GB Pound on counting charity organisations.... DS


 
 

Hello all, I just want to say hello to James, if he ever turns up again at that page. How is it going for you, here is the "stupid german teacher", who would still work as a toolmaker, if he would not be employed by DRH Tvind. If anyone wants to test me, here I am. I think, I am quite smart. Why is it, James, that you cannot write your full name in the articles, are you afraid we are comming after you? Don't worry, we are busy helpin people, we don't have time for a hunt.

Marcus Kozok DRH Tvind :)


 
 

So where do you think that he money goes? Off course they always answer the same, that is where the money goes! What do you want them to tell you but the truth?

I have been working in Norway i know their economy very well. Yes, the participants spend 6 weeks (planned) to fundraising for UFF norway, UFF Finland and UFF Sweden. The money is their property after they are raised.

This is different from for example IICD where participants raise money for the expenses connected to run an institute of that kind. Food need to be bought, airtickets paid, insurances, cars, houserent, salaries, information work etc. That is the way IICD makes their economy run. If you dont receive the money from a donor, an organization, a government you better raise the money yourself if you want it to be.

I think that you should try to study some more economics and maybe you will figure out how much it cost to run an institute of that kind. If you are interested in finding out what UFF does with the money you have had plenty of opportunities to do so. For example during your work weekend in Oslo that usually is happening for every team within the first month.

You can not just "shoot away" saying that "the moneys goes to Tvind! If you are dissatisfied with the program is one thing. That is not the same as the "money is paid under the table to Tvind". That is completely irrational.

What do you think that the Norwegain State authorized auditor is doing every year when he check through the books for the intstitute in Norway? Sleeping through it so that "Norway can channel money to some Tvind empire with a guru". Wake up. Learn how to count.

 


 
 

Hi to all. I've been in the norwegian school in hornsjo some years ago. the way tvind is earning the money is clear. students pay for all expenses that the so called "probably best school in the world" (the headmaster) has. then, a lot of their time the students spend by selling post cards. the money they earn goes go tvind. there is no real teaching on this mountain there. most of the day students teaching theirselves. you learn nothing what you really need in africa to help. if you ask where the money goes to, you always here the same: to humana people to people. but where does it go then. well ... back to tvind. that's what I found out after leaving that place there. I made researches in different places such as banks, universities and so on.


 
 

Please be more specific!


 
 

We are living in a diverse world. Some do not like that. We are living in a world where you "should" conform. Some do not like to conform. We are living in a world where you are learning the "truth" as something we should not understand or question. As least not if you have the "wrong opinion".

This website does not contain much of truth but the owners of the site acts like they are the truth.

 


 
 

I meant disfunctional not in the sense of not being able to accomplish anything or the intentions of the volunteers but because the whole system is placing people in impossible situations with little or no support and then blaming the individual when things don't go according to plan.


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

 


 
 

Hello Herman.

You are welcome to the info weekend at CCTG. Bring a lot of questions!!!

Greetings

CCTG


 
 

I am from CCTG and do certainly not agree that we are "disfuncional". All here are very well intended. That is true.


 
 

Amy, Glad you wrote. I agree that Tvind/TG is not "brain-washing" people although pressure to conform can be enormous. I've always thought the saddest thing about Tvind/TG is that you have so many well-intentioned people within an organization that is so disfunctional.

Herman: Good luck with the info weekend. See for yourself and remember the people at CCTG have opinions and agendas just like everyone who posts here. Just remember that the info weekend is CCTG at its best and that the reality of Humana in Africa is something entirely different as well.


 
 

Dear Amy. Thankyou for giving me some hope of starting in a team. I have decide to go for an info weekend and see for my self. This way will it be me and not other people who makes up my mind. Love Herman.


 
 

Hi Matt, I should have been more clear. I was volunteering 4 months before my training would have started and I was fundraising for my program fee. I certainly didn't have as much invested in the program as you did. If I had, I honestly couldn't say what I would have done ( although the fundraising probably would have done me in anyway). So, I also didn't start my training program. I did however see the other participants in their training period. Personally, having gone through an international development program at university, I don't think I would have had any problems with the courses besides feeling like I had done activities like them before(another reason for leaving). If I had stayed I would have used the six months as an opportunity to teach what I had learned in shcool, and gain experience in that sort of leadership role. However I did decide to leave, which obviousely means that I wasn't enjoying 100% of the program. I want to write on this site because some of the people in Etna were rather weary of the campus and I think accusations such as brainwashing and having to wash the headmasters' underwear (comment heard while there) is ridiculous and childish, and will definietly sway people from finding out more. I have not visited the other schools, but can safely say that these above did not take place in California. I totally agree with increased transparency of non-profits and do encourage people to research orgs that they are interested in fully. Amy.


 
 

Hi Amy,

Thanks for writing. First a response and then some questions. Two reasons I stayed with the program were (1) I had paid a significant chunk of money that I couldn't get back and (2) I was constantly pursing the hope that things would get better after the fund-raising period or after the building weekend or after we left the US or after we got back to the US. It keeps hope alive.

Quick questions. 1) Didn't you mind losing your program fee after you left? 2) What did you think about the training you were receiving to join the TCE program?

Matt


 
 

Hello, I am a past volunteer at Campus California, and I would like to share with you what I was doing. I arrived in California a few months before my 6 month prep-period to fundraise my program fee. I arrived excited and ready to work on the building. I had a blast! Tomas and Ruth are so nice and easy to get along with, they made moving to a new town really enjoyable. I began work on the building quite soon after I arrived and learned so much!! I was drywalling, laying down ceramic tile and putting in insulation. I hadn't done anything like that before. It was hard work, but that's what construction is! Living closely with people was also an experience and one that I cherish. Now that I am home I really miss having people around to interact with most of the time. I took my share of the responsibility for cooking and cleaning and that was perfectly fine. I learned to cook for1 2 people at once and made some amazing meals! I have never eaten so well in my life! A note on this site complained about the $3 per day, but I ate so many fruits and vegetables at every meal, you can teach me how to eat on $3 any day! I'm still trying to remember the recipes from the school to cook for my family! I left the school becuase I didn't enjoy fundraising at all, though some of the other participants really like it. You're speaking directly to people, and people on the street really respond. I would like to point out something that I noticed in some of the articles on this site. They are written by people who have gone throught he program. I think it's strange that these people complained about the program from the begining, yet still completed it. Obviousley, if you are working in a position that you are not happy in for a year, then your time spent will seem horrible to you and seem like a waste. That will happen with any job. Personally, I did not witness any brainwashing, nor believe it exists at the campus. When I told everyone that I was leaving, they were of course disappointed, but were very, very, kind. Nobody tried to 'brainwash' me into staying. I had some great times in California. Your free time is your own, and frequently a group of us would go on an amazing hike to a lake or waterfall and spend the afternnon outside. I hope that anyone interested in joining and has looked at this site will also go to an info weekend at one of the schools - this is not a committment to join! Whatever you do, you will get both sides of the story. If you have any questions, I will try to answer them. Thanks for this opportunity to tell people about my time in California. Amy.


 
 

Question...

Why do you call the Page Tvind alert? If it is obviously that Tvind is just an organisation of the TG. The Schools have properly not much to do with the TG. I would say that you rename the Page to www.TGALERT.org.uk and after wards do a little more for the Site... i mean.. just the look of it makes me almost Puke...

Bye then. (Anonymous)


 
 

fdfgfdt


 
 

Reply from Frsig

In respond to the contribution bellow this:

First of all: The questions raised by me, has been raised by several others including many former members of TG.

Second: Ofcouse the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization. (I use the term "tvind" to cover all TG's activities, and because it was in this city that the organisation started out.)

And for the record: I'am happy that you try to go into and open dialog, but do not not find your argumentation creditable. Explanation follows:

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) It is not impossible to answer this question. What is interesting in your attempt to answer the question is that you indirectly admit, that the world of TG can be quiete confussing, since everybody find it hard to keep track of what is going on: The travelling highschool is just one of many "tvind" coporations, with the poupose to recrutte vollenters to humana projects, like forexampel the TCE-projet. And the humana-projects that the volenters join after they have left the travelling highschools, is the projects that should be evalueated, but tvind will not allow it, and the "books" are not accesable for outsideres - like they are in 99 pct of non-profit organisations.

WHY IS THAT?

b) It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others., and it is important secure such foundations are not misused, since it can harm the work of other well aid organisations. If money from this foundations are used to start up what you call " PRIVATE INITIATIVES" you are undermining the work of other aid-organisations, and a serious crime to humanity has been comitted.

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

lkjhkljhlkjh


 
 

REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

Do you dare post comments from people actually living as a part of the organization who actually know what goes on here every day? We invite anyone to come visit any of our sites in Denmark personally and talk with us personally and see that we are not innocent victims of some "psycho cult" but active participants in program to educate ourselves about how we can do something nice for someone else in the world.

If you dare post this comment, then I dare all the readers to direct your questions about Tvind to me at africabound2002@mailcity.com or check out our website at www.drh-movement.org.

Thank you for posting this comment, if you do. Sincerely, Maria Rodrigues


 
 

To the door person, I tried talking with the people "in charge" and all I got was an explanation as to why I was wrong and how I was obstructing the cause.

 

 


 
 

Reply from frosig

Do you really consider using 150.000 US$ for a new wing to an old windmill, an act to scure the inviroment. The same money could have saved many lifes in other projects. I can only think of one reason why they used the money to this purpose - they wanted to protect their image, and the windmill is an important part of it - it has big symbolic value to the organisation.

The financing of the new wing is just one of many exampels of misuse of the foundations money, that are being investigated by the police, because the investment can not be justified by the foundations regulation. It is misuse of a humanitarian foundation, that could harm other humanitarian foundations, and thereby the lifes of inocent people.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

Do you still consider it an act to


 
 

Proof please. I would like to see proof. Why should anyone here believe any of this?


 
 

I do not know if the Humanitarian fund spent money on a new wing to the winddmill at Tvind. That can be read about at www.fonden.org

If that would be the case i think that it is good that a Humanitarian fond for environment support alternative and healthy energy production.

 


 
 

To Jimmy Why did TG spend money from a huminitarian foundation to pay for a new wing to the windmill ind tvind? Please explain that?

Reply from frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

A lot of babbling here today?


 
 

Use the door?

 

If you feel yourself unhappy in the situation you are in, do something about it, either you try to solve it, talk with the responsble ones, explain what you think is wrong etc..

Or if you preffer not solving things, walk out of the door.

Very simple

I guess that werever you are, they must have an entrance door that you can use....

 


 
 

PLEASE HELP ME!

I think I am being brainwashed and I don't know how to get out from here!


 
 

Froesig: "It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others.,"

Yes, that's true, therefore we don't do whatever with the money in the fond. Each person in the TG gives 15% (taxfree) of their salary to the fond, these money are being spent for enviromental, humanitarian and scientific projects.

The rest of the money (after tax) are put together into a common pot, and what we do with those money are non of your business, but I can mention that among many things the windmill, the first TCE area, buildings and personal things.

This is money that are our private money, the fond is a different matter. and we've done with those money you can read on www.fonden.org

 

"Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes."

so you are saying that our projects are bad?? how come that Botswana has taken TCE as their national HIV/AIDS fighting programme, many more Southern African countries are considering it. In Mocambique the DNS education aint just a teacher training education, it's THE Teacher training education.

All sanitarian help we've done to minimize the spread of diseases, they don't help preventing deaths? nutrition programmes, they are starving the people?

And to once more trying to clarify the question of outside examinors for the books...

The Danish government has twice done an extended validation of our book keeping, for a cost of 1.5million crowns each time, they didn't find anything wrong. We are hiring top class "revisors" with good reputations so that people know that they are doing a good job, the law requires us to have the books validated by outside examinors, the revisors are doing that. Fonden has been under investigation for several years, and still nothing has been found to put the finger on.

And another thing, as you probably realize, if you look with a critique eye into each and every single company, organisation or any kind of employee, you can always find something to whine about, this is no exception with Tvind, but in my opinion, considering the amount of investigations that's been made, very very very few mistakes has been found, None illegal anyway, correct me if I'm wrong.....

And Tvind is just a name, as have been explained before LG has started up several different organisations, schools, companies etc... Some are non profit, some are organisations, some are schools, some are developing organisations, some are strictly companies and some are probably something else. Different rules apply for every different type.

And a question, can you please specify transparency?? Do you mean like writing a letter to Jyllandsposten each day telling exactly what we've donne, what we're going to do, how much money we've spent, how much money we've earned, how much toiletpaper that's been used in the basement toilet in Bustrup??? Specify please.... Have you tried going to one of the so called Tvind schools and ask your questions there?? Maybe you will get an answer or maybe they have work to do so they don't have time to answer your questions, go there and see for yourself. Your welcome to DNS to have a look if you want.

Jimmy

PS Maybe you should ask UN why they spend 1million GB Pound on counting charity organisations.... DS


 
 

Hello all, I just want to say hello to James, if he ever turns up again at that page. How is it going for you, here is the "stupid german teacher", who would still work as a toolmaker, if he would not be employed by DRH Tvind. If anyone wants to test me, here I am. I think, I am quite smart. Why is it, James, that you cannot write your full name in the articles, are you afraid we are comming after you? Don't worry, we are busy helpin people, we don't have time for a hunt.

Marcus Kozok DRH Tvind :)


 
 

So where do you think that he money goes? Off course they always answer the same, that is where the money goes! What do you want them to tell you but the truth?

I have been working in Norway i know their economy very well. Yes, the participants spend 6 weeks (planned) to fundraising for UFF norway, UFF Finland and UFF Sweden. The money is their property after they are raised.

This is different from for example IICD where participants raise money for the expenses connected to run an institute of that kind. Food need to be bought, airtickets paid, insurances, cars, houserent, salaries, information work etc. That is the way IICD makes their economy run. If you dont receive the money from a donor, an organization, a government you better raise the money yourself if you want it to be.

I think that you should try to study some more economics and maybe you will figure out how much it cost to run an institute of that kind. If you are interested in finding out what UFF does with the money you have had plenty of opportunities to do so. For example during your work weekend in Oslo that usually is happening for every team within the first month.

You can not just "shoot away" saying that "the moneys goes to Tvind! If you are dissatisfied with the program is one thing. That is not the same as the "money is paid under the table to Tvind". That is completely irrational.

What do you think that the Norwegain State authorized auditor is doing every year when he check through the books for the intstitute in Norway? Sleeping through it so that "Norway can channel money to some Tvind empire with a guru". Wake up. Learn how to count.

 


 
 

Hi to all. I've been in the norwegian school in hornsjo some years ago. the way tvind is earning the money is clear. students pay for all expenses that the so called "probably best school in the world" (the headmaster) has. then, a lot of their time the students spend by selling post cards. the money they earn goes go tvind. there is no real teaching on this mountain there. most of the day students teaching theirselves. you learn nothing what you really need in africa to help. if you ask where the money goes to, you always here the same: to humana people to people. but where does it go then. well ... back to tvind. that's what I found out after leaving that place there. I made researches in different places such as banks, universities and so on.


 
 

Please be more specific!


 
 

We are living in a diverse world. Some do not like that. We are living in a world where you "should" conform. Some do not like to conform. We are living in a world where you are learning the "truth" as something we should not understand or question. As least not if you have the "wrong opinion".

This website does not contain much of truth but the owners of the site acts like they are the truth.

 


 
 

I meant disfunctional not in the sense of not being able to accomplish anything or the intentions of the volunteers but because the whole system is placing people in impossible situations with little or no support and then blaming the individual when things don't go according to plan.


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

 


 
 

Hello Herman.

You are welcome to the info weekend at CCTG. Bring a lot of questions!!!

Greetings

CCTG


 
 

I am from CCTG and do certainly not agree that we are "disfuncional". All here are very well intended. That is true.


 
 

Amy, Glad you wrote. I agree that Tvind/TG is not "brain-washing" people although pressure to conform can be enormous. I've always thought the saddest thing about Tvind/TG is that you have so many well-intentioned people within an organization that is so disfunctional.

Herman: Good luck with the info weekend. See for yourself and remember the people at CCTG have opinions and agendas just like everyone who posts here. Just remember that the info weekend is CCTG at its best and that the reality of Humana in Africa is something entirely different as well.


 
 

Dear Amy. Thankyou for giving me some hope of starting in a team. I have decide to go for an info weekend and see for my self. This way will it be me and not other people who makes up my mind. Love Herman.


 
 

Hi Matt, I should have been more clear. I was volunteering 4 months before my training would have started and I was fundraising for my program fee. I certainly didn't have as much invested in the program as you did. If I had, I honestly couldn't say what I would have done ( although the fundraising probably would have done me in anyway). So, I also didn't start my training program. I did however see the other participants in their training period. Personally, having gone through an international development program at university, I don't think I would have had any problems with the courses besides feeling like I had done activities like them before(another reason for leaving). If I had stayed I would have used the six months as an opportunity to teach what I had learned in shcool, and gain experience in that sort of leadership role. However I did decide to leave, which obviousely means that I wasn't enjoying 100% of the program. I want to write on this site because some of the people in Etna were rather weary of the campus and I think accusations such as brainwashing and having to wash the headmasters' underwear (comment heard while there) is ridiculous and childish, and will definietly sway people from finding out more. I have not visited the other schools, but can safely say that these above did not take place in California. I totally agree with increased transparency of non-profits and do encourage people to research orgs that they are interested in fully. Amy.


 
 

Hi Amy,

Thanks for writing. First a response and then some questions. Two reasons I stayed with the program were (1) I had paid a significant chunk of money that I couldn't get back and (2) I was constantly pursing the hope that things would get better after the fund-raising period or after the building weekend or after we left the US or after we got back to the US. It keeps hope alive.

Quick questions. 1) Didn't you mind losing your program fee after you left? 2) What did you think about the training you were receiving to join the TCE program?

Matt


 
 

Hello, I am a past volunteer at Campus California, and I would like to share with you what I was doing. I arrived in California a few months before my 6 month prep-period to fundraise my program fee. I arrived excited and ready to work on the building. I had a blast! Tomas and Ruth are so nice and easy to get along with, they made moving to a new town really enjoyable. I began work on the building quite soon after I arrived and learned so much!! I was drywalling, laying down ceramic tile and putting in insulation. I hadn't done anything like that before. It was hard work, but that's what construction is! Living closely with people was also an experience and one that I cherish. Now that I am home I really miss having people around to interact with most of the time. I took my share of the responsibility for cooking and cleaning and that was perfectly fine. I learned to cook for1 2 people at once and made some amazing meals! I have never eaten so well in my life! A note on this site complained about the $3 per day, but I ate so many fruits and vegetables at every meal, you can teach me how to eat on $3 any day! I'm still trying to remember the recipes from the school to cook for my family! I left the school becuase I didn't enjoy fundraising at all, though some of the other participants really like it. You're speaking directly to people, and people on the street really respond. I would like to point out something that I noticed in some of the articles on this site. They are written by people who have gone throught he program. I think it's strange that these people complained about the program from the begining, yet still completed it. Obviousley, if you are working in a position that you are not happy in for a year, then your time spent will seem horrible to you and seem like a waste. That will happen with any job. Personally, I did not witness any brainwashing, nor believe it exists at the campus. When I told everyone that I was leaving, they were of course disappointed, but were very, very, kind. Nobody tried to 'brainwash' me into staying. I had some great times in California. Your free time is your own, and frequently a group of us would go on an amazing hike to a lake or waterfall and spend the afternnon outside. I hope that anyone interested in joining and has looked at this site will also go to an info weekend at one of the schools - this is not a committment to join! Whatever you do, you will get both sides of the story. If you have any questions, I will try to answer them. Thanks for this opportunity to tell people about my time in California. Amy.


 
 

Question...

Why do you call the Page Tvind alert? If it is obviously that Tvind is just an organisation of the TG. The Schools have properly not much to do with the TG. I would say that you rename the Page to www.TGALERT.org.uk and after wards do a little more for the Site... i mean.. just the look of it makes me almost Puke...

Bye then. (Anonymous)


 
 

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Reply from Frsig

In respond to the contribution bellow this:

First of all: The questions raised by me, has been raised by several others including many former members of TG.

Second: Ofcouse the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization. (I use the term "tvind" to cover all TG's activities, and because it was in this city that the organisation started out.)

And for the record: I'am happy that you try to go into and open dialog, but do not not find your argumentation creditable. Explanation follows:

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) It is not impossible to answer this question. What is interesting in your attempt to answer the question is that you indirectly admit, that the world of TG can be quiete confussing, since everybody find it hard to keep track of what is going on: The travelling highschool is just one of many "tvind" coporations, with the poupose to recrutte vollenters to humana projects, like forexampel the TCE-projet. And the humana-projects that the volenters join after they have left the travelling highschools, is the projects that should be evalueated, but tvind will not allow it, and the "books" are not accesable for outsideres - like they are in 99 pct of non-profit organisations.

WHY IS THAT?

b) It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others., and it is important secure such foundations are not misused, since it can harm the work of other well aid organisations. If money from this foundations are used to start up what you call " PRIVATE INITIATIVES" you are undermining the work of other aid-organisations, and a serious crime to humanity has been comitted.

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

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REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

We encourage you to research each topic for yourself: check out all the links, especially the ones that seem contrary to your views; question the motivation of the writer and publisher; and form your own opinion about the information that is being presented. We suggest that you treat all other news/information outlets in the same way - the media have strong biases which directly affect the way in which news and information is presented to you - and very often that leads to disinformation.


 
 

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

If you dare post this comment, then I dare all the readers to direct your questions about Tvind to me at africabound2002@mailcity.com or check out our website at www.drh-movement.org.

Thank you for posting this comment, if you do. Sincerely, Maria Rodrigues


 
 

To the door person, I tried talking with the people "in charge" and all I got was an explanation as to why I was wrong and how I was obstructing the cause.

 

 


 
 

Reply from frosig

Do you really consider using 150.000 US$ for a new wing to an old windmill, an act to scure the inviroment. The same money could have saved many lifes in other projects. I can only think of one reason why they used the money to this purpose - they wanted to protect their image, and the windmill is an important part of it - it has big symbolic value to the organisation.

The financing of the new wing is just one of many exampels of misuse of the foundations money, that are being investigated by the police, because the investment can not be justified by the foundations regulation. It is misuse of a humanitarian foundation, that could harm other humanitarian foundations, and thereby the lifes of inocent people.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

Do you still consider it an act to


 
 

Proof please. I would like to see proof. Why should anyone here believe any of this?


 
 

I do not know if the Humanitarian fund spent money on a new wing to the winddmill at Tvind. That can be read about at www.fonden.org

If that would be the case i think that it is good that a Humanitarian fond for environment support alternative and healthy energy production.

 


 
 

To Jimmy Why did TG spend money from a huminitarian foundation to pay for a new wing to the windmill ind tvind? Please explain that?

Reply from frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

A lot of babbling here today?


 
 

Use the door?

 

If you feel yourself unhappy in the situation you are in, do something about it, either you try to solve it, talk with the responsble ones, explain what you think is wrong etc..

Or if you preffer not solving things, walk out of the door.

Very simple

I guess that werever you are, they must have an entrance door that you can use....

 


 
 

PLEASE HELP ME!

I think I am being brainwashed and I don't know how to get out from here!


 
 

Froesig: "It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others.,"

Yes, that's true, therefore we don't do whatever with the money in the fond. Each person in the TG gives 15% (taxfree) of their salary to the fond, these money are being spent for enviromental, humanitarian and scientific projects.

The rest of the money (after tax) are put together into a common pot, and what we do with those money are non of your business, but I can mention that among many things the windmill, the first TCE area, buildings and personal things.

This is money that are our private money, the fond is a different matter. and we've done with those money you can read on www.fonden.org

 

"Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes."

so you are saying that our projects are bad?? how come that Botswana has taken TCE as their national HIV/AIDS fighting programme, many more Southern African countries are considering it. In Mocambique the DNS education aint just a teacher training education, it's THE Teacher training education.

All sanitarian help we've done to minimize the spread of diseases, they don't help preventing deaths? nutrition programmes, they are starving the people?

And to once more trying to clarify the question of outside examinors for the books...

The Danish government has twice done an extended validation of our book keeping, for a cost of 1.5million crowns each time, they didn't find anything wrong. We are hiring top class "revisors" with good reputations so that people know that they are doing a good job, the law requires us to have the books validated by outside examinors, the revisors are doing that. Fonden has been under investigation for several years, and still nothing has been found to put the finger on.

And another thing, as you probably realize, if you look with a critique eye into each and every single company, organisation or any kind of employee, you can always find something to whine about, this is no exception with Tvind, but in my opinion, considering the amount of investigations that's been made, very very very few mistakes has been found, None illegal anyway, correct me if I'm wrong.....

And Tvind is just a name, as have been explained before LG has started up several different organisations, schools, companies etc... Some are non profit, some are organisations, some are schools, some are developing organisations, some are strictly companies and some are probably something else. Different rules apply for every different type.

And a question, can you please specify transparency?? Do you mean like writing a letter to Jyllandsposten each day telling exactly what we've donne, what we're going to do, how much money we've spent, how much money we've earned, how much toiletpaper that's been used in the basement toilet in Bustrup??? Specify please.... Have you tried going to one of the so called Tvind schools and ask your questions there?? Maybe you will get an answer or maybe they have work to do so they don't have time to answer your questions, go there and see for yourself. Your welcome to DNS to have a look if you want.

Jimmy

PS Maybe you should ask UN why they spend 1million GB Pound on counting charity organisations.... DS


 
 

Hello all, I just want to say hello to James, if he ever turns up again at that page. How is it going for you, here is the "stupid german teacher", who would still work as a toolmaker, if he would not be employed by DRH Tvind. If anyone wants to test me, here I am. I think, I am quite smart. Why is it, James, that you cannot write your full name in the articles, are you afraid we are comming after you? Don't worry, we are busy helpin people, we don't have time for a hunt.

Marcus Kozok DRH Tvind :)


 
 

So where do you think that he money goes? Off course they always answer the same, that is where the money goes! What do you want them to tell you but the truth?

I have been working in Norway i know their economy very well. Yes, the participants spend 6 weeks (planned) to fundraising for UFF norway, UFF Finland and UFF Sweden. The money is their property after they are raised.

This is different from for example IICD where participants raise money for the expenses connected to run an institute of that kind. Food need to be bought, airtickets paid, insurances, cars, houserent, salaries, information work etc. That is the way IICD makes their economy run. If you dont receive the money from a donor, an organization, a government you better raise the money yourself if you want it to be.

I think that you should try to study some more economics and maybe you will figure out how much it cost to run an institute of that kind. If you are interested in finding out what UFF does with the money you have had plenty of opportunities to do so. For example during your work weekend in Oslo that usually is happening for every team within the first month.

You can not just "shoot away" saying that "the moneys goes to Tvind! If you are dissatisfied with the program is one thing. That is not the same as the "money is paid under the table to Tvind". That is completely irrational.

What do you think that the Norwegain State authorized auditor is doing every year when he check through the books for the intstitute in Norway? Sleeping through it so that "Norway can channel money to some Tvind empire with a guru". Wake up. Learn how to count.

 


 
 

Hi to all. I've been in the norwegian school in hornsjo some years ago. the way tvind is earning the money is clear. students pay for all expenses that the so called "probably best school in the world" (the headmaster) has. then, a lot of their time the students spend by selling post cards. the money they earn goes go tvind. there is no real teaching on this mountain there. most of the day students teaching theirselves. you learn nothing what you really need in africa to help. if you ask where the money goes to, you always here the same: to humana people to people. but where does it go then. well ... back to tvind. that's what I found out after leaving that place there. I made researches in different places such as banks, universities and so on.


 
 

Please be more specific!


 
 

We are living in a diverse world. Some do not like that. We are living in a world where you "should" conform. Some do not like to conform. We are living in a world where you are learning the "truth" as something we should not understand or question. As least not if you have the "wrong opinion".

This website does not contain much of truth but the owners of the site acts like they are the truth.

 


 
 

I meant disfunctional not in the sense of not being able to accomplish anything or the intentions of the volunteers but because the whole system is placing people in impossible situations with little or no support and then blaming the individual when things don't go according to plan.


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

 


 
 

Hello Herman.

You are welcome to the info weekend at CCTG. Bring a lot of questions!!!

Greetings

CCTG


 
 

I am from CCTG and do certainly not agree that we are "disfuncional". All here are very well intended. That is true.


 
 

Amy, Glad you wrote. I agree that Tvind/TG is not "brain-washing" people although pressure to conform can be enormous. I've always thought the saddest thing about Tvind/TG is that you have so many well-intentioned people within an organization that is so disfunctional.

Herman: Good luck with the info weekend. See for yourself and remember the people at CCTG have opinions and agendas just like everyone who posts here. Just remember that the info weekend is CCTG at its best and that the reality of Humana in Africa is something entirely different as well.


 
 

Dear Amy. Thankyou for giving me some hope of starting in a team. I have decide to go for an info weekend and see for my self. This way will it be me and not other people who makes up my mind. Love Herman.


 
 

Hi Matt, I should have been more clear. I was volunteering 4 months before my training would have started and I was fundraising for my program fee. I certainly didn't have as much invested in the program as you did. If I had, I honestly couldn't say what I would have done ( although the fundraising probably would have done me in anyway). So, I also didn't start my training program. I did however see the other participants in their training period. Personally, having gone through an international development program at university, I don't think I would have had any problems with the courses besides feeling like I had done activities like them before(another reason for leaving). If I had stayed I would have used the six months as an opportunity to teach what I had learned in shcool, and gain experience in that sort of leadership role. However I did decide to leave, which obviousely means that I wasn't enjoying 100% of the program. I want to write on this site because some of the people in Etna were rather weary of the campus and I think accusations such as brainwashing and having to wash the headmasters' underwear (comment heard while there) is ridiculous and childish, and will definietly sway people from finding out more. I have not visited the other schools, but can safely say that these above did not take place in California. I totally agree with increased transparency of non-profits and do encourage people to research orgs that they are interested in fully. Amy.


 
 

Hi Amy,

Thanks for writing. First a response and then some questions. Two reasons I stayed with the program were (1) I had paid a significant chunk of money that I couldn't get back and (2) I was constantly pursing the hope that things would get better after the fund-raising period or after the building weekend or after we left the US or after we got back to the US. It keeps hope alive.

Quick questions. 1) Didn't you mind losing your program fee after you left? 2) What did you think about the training you were receiving to join the TCE program?

Matt


 
 

Hello, I am a past volunteer at Campus California, and I would like to share with you what I was doing. I arrived in California a few months before my 6 month prep-period to fundraise my program fee. I arrived excited and ready to work on the building. I had a blast! Tomas and Ruth are so nice and easy to get along with, they made moving to a new town really enjoyable. I began work on the building quite soon after I arrived and learned so much!! I was drywalling, laying down ceramic tile and putting in insulation. I hadn't done anything like that before. It was hard work, but that's what construction is! Living closely with people was also an experience and one that I cherish. Now that I am home I really miss having people around to interact with most of the time. I took my share of the responsibility for cooking and cleaning and that was perfectly fine. I learned to cook for1 2 people at once and made some amazing meals! I have never eaten so well in my life! A note on this site complained about the $3 per day, but I ate so many fruits and vegetables at every meal, you can teach me how to eat on $3 any day! I'm still trying to remember the recipes from the school to cook for my family! I left the school becuase I didn't enjoy fundraising at all, though some of the other participants really like it. You're speaking directly to people, and people on the street really respond. I would like to point out something that I noticed in some of the articles on this site. They are written by people who have gone throught he program. I think it's strange that these people complained about the program from the begining, yet still completed it. Obviousley, if you are working in a position that you are not happy in for a year, then your time spent will seem horrible to you and seem like a waste. That will happen with any job. Personally, I did not witness any brainwashing, nor believe it exists at the campus. When I told everyone that I was leaving, they were of course disappointed, but were very, very, kind. Nobody tried to 'brainwash' me into staying. I had some great times in California. Your free time is your own, and frequently a group of us would go on an amazing hike to a lake or waterfall and spend the afternnon outside. I hope that anyone interested in joining and has looked at this site will also go to an info weekend at one of the schools - this is not a committment to join! Whatever you do, you will get both sides of the story. If you have any questions, I will try to answer them. Thanks for this opportunity to tell people about my time in California. Amy.


 
 

Question...

Why do you call the Page Tvind alert? If it is obviously that Tvind is just an organisation of the TG. The Schools have properly not much to do with the TG. I would say that you rename the Page to www.TGALERT.org.uk and after wards do a little more for the Site... i mean.. just the look of it makes me almost Puke...

Bye then. (Anonymous)


 
 

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Reply from Frsig

In respond to the contribution bellow this:

First of all: The questions raised by me, has been raised by several others including many former members of TG.

Second: Ofcouse the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization. (I use the term "tvind" to cover all TG's activities, and because it was in this city that the organisation started out.)

And for the record: I'am happy that you try to go into and open dialog, but do not not find your argumentation creditable. Explanation follows:

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) It is not impossible to answer this question. What is interesting in your attempt to answer the question is that you indirectly admit, that the world of TG can be quiete confussing, since everybody find it hard to keep track of what is going on: The travelling highschool is just one of many "tvind" coporations, with the poupose to recrutte vollenters to humana projects, like forexampel the TCE-projet. And the humana-projects that the volenters join after they have left the travelling highschools, is the projects that should be evalueated, but tvind will not allow it, and the "books" are not accesable for outsideres - like they are in 99 pct of non-profit organisations.

WHY IS THAT?

b) It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others., and it is important secure such foundations are not misused, since it can harm the work of other well aid organisations. If money from this foundations are used to start up what you call " PRIVATE INITIATIVES" you are undermining the work of other aid-organisations, and a serious crime to humanity has been comitted.

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

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REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

We encourage you to research each topic for yourself: check out all the links, especially the ones that seem contrary to your views; question the motivation of the writer and publisher; and form your own opinion about the information that is being presented. We suggest that you treat all other news/information outlets in the same way - the media have strong biases which directly affect the way in which news and information is presented to you - and very often that leads to disinformation.


 
 

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

Thank you for posting this comment, if you do. Sincerely, Maria Rodrigues

To the door person, I tried talking with the people "in charge" and all I got was an explanation as to why I was wrong and how I was obstructing the cause.

 

 


 
 

Reply from frosig

Do you really consider using 150.000 US$ for a new wing to an old windmill, an act to scure the inviroment. The same money could have saved many lifes in other projects. I can only think of one reason why they used the money to this purpose - they wanted to protect their image, and the windmill is an important part of it - it has big symbolic value to the organisation.

The financing of the new wing is just one of many exampels of misuse of the foundations money, that are being investigated by the police, because the investment can not be justified by the foundations regulation. It is misuse of a humanitarian foundation, that could harm other humanitarian foundations, and thereby the lifes of inocent people.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

Do you still consider it an act to


 
 

Proof please. I would like to see proof. Why should anyone here believe any of this?


 
 

I do not know if the Humanitarian fund spent money on a new wing to the winddmill at Tvind. That can be read about at www.fonden.org

If that would be the case i think that it is good that a Humanitarian fond for environment support alternative and healthy energy production.

 


 
 

To Jimmy Why did TG spend money from a huminitarian foundation to pay for a new wing to the windmill ind tvind? Please explain that?

Reply from frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

A lot of babbling here today?


 
 

Use the door?

 

If you feel yourself unhappy in the situation you are in, do something about it, either you try to solve it, talk with the responsble ones, explain what you think is wrong etc..

Or if you preffer not solving things, walk out of the door.

Very simple

I guess that werever you are, they must have an entrance door that you can use....

 


 
 

PLEASE HELP ME!

I think I am being brainwashed and I don't know how to get out from here!


 
 

Froesig: "It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others.,"

Yes, that's true, therefore we don't do whatever with the money in the fond. Each person in the TG gives 15% (taxfree) of their salary to the fond, these money are being spent for enviromental, humanitarian and scientific projects.

The rest of the money (after tax) are put together into a common pot, and what we do with those money are non of your business, but I can mention that among many things the windmill, the first TCE area, buildings and personal things.

This is money that are our private money, the fond is a different matter. and we've done with those money you can read on www.fonden.org

 

"Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes."

so you are saying that our projects are bad?? how come that Botswana has taken TCE as their national HIV/AIDS fighting programme, many more Southern African countries are considering it. In Mocambique the DNS education aint just a teacher training education, it's THE Teacher training education.

All sanitarian help we've done to minimize the spread of diseases, they don't help preventing deaths? nutrition programmes, they are starving the people?

And to once more trying to clarify the question of outside examinors for the books...

The Danish government has twice done an extended validation of our book keeping, for a cost of 1.5million crowns each time, they didn't find anything wrong. We are hiring top class "revisors" with good reputations so that people know that they are doing a good job, the law requires us to have the books validated by outside examinors, the revisors are doing that. Fonden has been under investigation for several years, and still nothing has been found to put the finger on.

And another thing, as you probably realize, if you look with a critique eye into each and every single company, organisation or any kind of employee, you can always find something to whine about, this is no exception with Tvind, but in my opinion, considering the amount of investigations that's been made, very very very few mistakes has been found, None illegal anyway, correct me if I'm wrong.....

And Tvind is just a name, as have been explained before LG has started up several different organisations, schools, companies etc... Some are non profit, some are organisations, some are schools, some are developing organisations, some are strictly companies and some are probably something else. Different rules apply for every different type.

And a question, can you please specify transparency?? Do you mean like writing a letter to Jyllandsposten each day telling exactly what we've donne, what we're going to do, how much money we've spent, how much money we've earned, how much toiletpaper that's been used in the basement toilet in Bustrup??? Specify please.... Have you tried going to one of the so called Tvind schools and ask your questions there?? Maybe you will get an answer or maybe they have work to do so they don't have time to answer your questions, go there and see for yourself. Your welcome to DNS to have a look if you want.

Jimmy

PS Maybe you should ask UN why they spend 1million GB Pound on counting charity organisations.... DS


 
 

Hello all, I just want to say hello to James, if he ever turns up again at that page. How is it going for you, here is the "stupid german teacher", who would still work as a toolmaker, if he would not be employed by DRH Tvind. If anyone wants to test me, here I am. I think, I am quite smart. Why is it, James, that you cannot write your full name in the articles, are you afraid we are comming after you? Don't worry, we are busy helpin people, we don't have time for a hunt.

Marcus Kozok DRH Tvind :)


 
 

So where do you think that he money goes? Off course they always answer the same, that is where the money goes! What do you want them to tell you but the truth?

I have been working in Norway i know their economy very well. Yes, the participants spend 6 weeks (planned) to fundraising for UFF norway, UFF Finland and UFF Sweden. The money is their property after they are raised.

This is different from for example IICD where participants raise money for the expenses connected to run an institute of that kind. Food need to be bought, airtickets paid, insurances, cars, houserent, salaries, information work etc. That is the way IICD makes their economy run. If you dont receive the money from a donor, an organization, a government you better raise the money yourself if you want it to be.

I think that you should try to study some more economics and maybe you will figure out how much it cost to run an institute of that kind. If you are interested in finding out what UFF does with the money you have had plenty of opportunities to do so. For example during your work weekend in Oslo that usually is happening for every team within the first month.

You can not just "shoot away" saying that "the moneys goes to Tvind! If you are dissatisfied with the program is one thing. That is not the same as the "money is paid under the table to Tvind". That is completely irrational.

What do you think that the Norwegain State authorized auditor is doing every year when he check through the books for the intstitute in Norway? Sleeping through it so that "Norway can channel money to some Tvind empire with a guru". Wake up. Learn how to count.

 


 
 

Hi to all. I've been in the norwegian school in hornsjo some years ago. the way tvind is earning the money is clear. students pay for all expenses that the so called "probably best school in the world" (the headmaster) has. then, a lot of their time the students spend by selling post cards. the money they earn goes go tvind. there is no real teaching on this mountain there. most of the day students teaching theirselves. you learn nothing what you really need in africa to help. if you ask where the money goes to, you always here the same: to humana people to people. but where does it go then. well ... back to tvind. that's what I found out after leaving that place there. I made researches in different places such as banks, universities and so on.


 
 

Please be more specific!


 
 

We are living in a diverse world. Some do not like that. We are living in a world where you "should" conform. Some do not like to conform. We are living in a world where you are learning the "truth" as something we should not understand or question. As least not if you have the "wrong opinion".

This website does not contain much of truth but the owners of the site acts like they are the truth.

 


 
 

I meant disfunctional not in the sense of not being able to accomplish anything or the intentions of the volunteers but because the whole system is placing people in impossible situations with little or no support and then blaming the individual when things don't go according to plan.


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

 


 
 

Hello Herman.

You are welcome to the info weekend at CCTG. Bring a lot of questions!!!

Greetings

CCTG


 
 

I am from CCTG and do certainly not agree that we are "disfuncional". All here are very well intended. That is true.


 
 

Amy, Glad you wrote. I agree that Tvind/TG is not "brain-washing" people although pressure to conform can be enormous. I've always thought the saddest thing about Tvind/TG is that you have so many well-intentioned people within an organization that is so disfunctional.

Herman: Good luck with the info weekend. See for yourself and remember the people at CCTG have opinions and agendas just like everyone who posts here. Just remember that the info weekend is CCTG at its best and that the reality of Humana in Africa is something entirely different as well.


 
 

Dear Amy. Thankyou for giving me some hope of starting in a team. I have decide to go for an info weekend and see for my self. This way will it be me and not other people who makes up my mind. Love Herman.


 
 

Hi Matt, I should have been more clear. I was volunteering 4 months before my training would have started and I was fundraising for my program fee. I certainly didn't have as much invested in the program as you did. If I had, I honestly couldn't say what I would have done ( although the fundraising probably would have done me in anyway). So, I also didn't start my training program. I did however see the other participants in their training period. Personally, having gone through an international development program at university, I don't think I would have had any problems with the courses besides feeling like I had done activities like them before(another reason for leaving). If I had stayed I would have used the six months as an opportunity to teach what I had learned in shcool, and gain experience in that sort of leadership role. However I did decide to leave, which obviousely means that I wasn't enjoying 100% of the program. I want to write on this site because some of the people in Etna were rather weary of the campus and I think accusations such as brainwashing and having to wash the headmasters' underwear (comment heard while there) is ridiculous and childish, and will definietly sway people from finding out more. I have not visited the other schools, but can safely say that these above did not take place in California. I totally agree with increased transparency of non-profits and do encourage people to research orgs that they are interested in fully. Amy.


 
 

Hi Amy,

Thanks for writing. First a response and then some questions. Two reasons I stayed with the program were (1) I had paid a significant chunk of money that I couldn't get back and (2) I was constantly pursing the hope that things would get better after the fund-raising period or after the building weekend or after we left the US or after we got back to the US. It keeps hope alive.

Quick questions. 1) Didn't you mind losing your program fee after you left? 2) What did you think about the training you were receiving to join the TCE program?

Matt


 
 

Hello, I am a past volunteer at Campus California, and I would like to share with you what I was doing. I arrived in California a few months before my 6 month prep-period to fundraise my program fee. I arrived excited and ready to work on the building. I had a blast! Tomas and Ruth are so nice and easy to get along with, they made moving to a new town really enjoyable. I began work on the building quite soon after I arrived and learned so much!! I was drywalling, laying down ceramic tile and putting in insulation. I hadn't done anything like that before. It was hard work, but that's what construction is! Living closely with people was also an experience and one that I cherish. Now that I am home I really miss having people around to interact with most of the time. I took my share of the responsibility for cooking and cleaning and that was perfectly fine. I learned to cook for1 2 people at once and made some amazing meals! I have never eaten so well in my life! A note on this site complained about the $3 per day, but I ate so many fruits and vegetables at every meal, you can teach me how to eat on $3 any day! I'm still trying to remember the recipes from the school to cook for my family! I left the school becuase I didn't enjoy fundraising at all, though some of the other participants really like it. You're speaking directly to people, and people on the street really respond. I would like to point out something that I noticed in some of the articles on this site. They are written by people who have gone throught he program. I think it's strange that these people complained about the program from the begining, yet still completed it. Obviousley, if you are working in a position that you are not happy in for a year, then your time spent will seem horrible to you and seem like a waste. That will happen with any job. Personally, I did not witness any brainwashing, nor believe it exists at the campus. When I told everyone that I was leaving, they were of course disappointed, but were very, very, kind. Nobody tried to 'brainwash' me into staying. I had some great times in California. Your free time is your own, and frequently a group of us would go on an amazing hike to a lake or waterfall and spend the afternnon outside. I hope that anyone interested in joining and has looked at this site will also go to an info weekend at one of the schools - this is not a committment to join! Whatever you do, you will get both sides of the story. If you have any questions, I will try to answer them. Thanks for this opportunity to tell people about my time in California. Amy.


 
 

Question...

Why do you call the Page Tvind alert? If it is obviously that Tvind is just an organisation of the TG. The Schools have properly not much to do with the TG. I would say that you rename the Page to www.TGALERT.org.uk and after wards do a little more for the Site... i mean.. just the look of it makes me almost Puke...

Bye then. (Anonymous)


 
 

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Reply from Frsig

In respond to the contribution bellow this:

First of all: The questions raised by me, has been raised by several others including many former members of TG.

Second: Ofcouse the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization. (I use the term "tvind" to cover all TG's activities, and because it was in this city that the organisation started out.)

And for the record: I'am happy that you try to go into and open dialog, but do not not find your argumentation creditable. Explanation follows:

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) It is not impossible to answer this question. What is interesting in your attempt to answer the question is that you indirectly admit, that the world of TG can be quiete confussing, since everybody find it hard to keep track of what is going on: The travelling highschool is just one of many "tvind" coporations, with the poupose to recrutte vollenters to humana projects, like forexampel the TCE-projet. And the humana-projects that the volenters join after they have left the travelling highschools, is the projects that should be evalueated, but tvind will not allow it, and the "books" are not accesable for outsideres - like they are in 99 pct of non-profit organisations.

WHY IS THAT?

b) It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others., and it is important secure such foundations are not misused, since it can harm the work of other well aid organisations. If money from this foundations are used to start up what you call " PRIVATE INITIATIVES" you are undermining the work of other aid-organisations, and a serious crime to humanity has been comitted.

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

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REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

 

 


 
 

Reply from frosig

Do you really consider using 150.000 US$ for a new wing to an old windmill, an act to scure the inviroment. The same money could have saved many lifes in other projects. I can only think of one reason why they used the money to this purpose - they wanted to protect their image, and the windmill is an important part of it - it has big symbolic value to the organisation.

The financing of the new wing is just one of many exampels of misuse of the foundations money, that are being investigated by the police, because the investment can not be justified by the foundations regulation. It is misuse of a humanitarian foundation, that could harm other humanitarian foundations, and thereby the lifes of inocent people.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

Do you still consider it an act to


 
 

Proof please. I would like to see proof. Why should anyone here believe any of this?


 
 

I do not know if the Humanitarian fund spent money on a new wing to the winddmill at Tvind. That can be read about at www.fonden.org

If that would be the case i think that it is good that a Humanitarian fond for environment support alternative and healthy energy production.

 


 
 

To Jimmy Why did TG spend money from a huminitarian foundation to pay for a new wing to the windmill ind tvind? Please explain that?

Reply from frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

A lot of babbling here today?


 
 

Use the door?

 

If you feel yourself unhappy in the situation you are in, do something about it, either you try to solve it, talk with the responsble ones, explain what you think is wrong etc..

Or if you preffer not solving things, walk out of the door.

Very simple

I guess that werever you are, they must have an entrance door that you can use....

 


 
 

PLEASE HELP ME!

I think I am being brainwashed and I don't know how to get out from here!


 
 

Froesig: "It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others.,"

Yes, that's true, therefore we don't do whatever with the money in the fond. Each person in the TG gives 15% (taxfree) of their salary to the fond, these money are being spent for enviromental, humanitarian and scientific projects.

The rest of the money (after tax) are put together into a common pot, and what we do with those money are non of your business, but I can mention that among many things the windmill, the first TCE area, buildings and personal things.

This is money that are our private money, the fond is a different matter. and we've done with those money you can read on www.fonden.org

 

"Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes."

so you are saying that our projects are bad?? how come that Botswana has taken TCE as their national HIV/AIDS fighting programme, many more Southern African countries are considering it. In Mocambique the DNS education aint just a teacher training education, it's THE Teacher training education.

All sanitarian help we've done to minimize the spread of diseases, they don't help preventing deaths? nutrition programmes, they are starving the people?

And to once more trying to clarify the question of outside examinors for the books...

The Danish government has twice done an extended validation of our book keeping, for a cost of 1.5million crowns each time, they didn't find anything wrong. We are hiring top class "revisors" with good reputations so that people know that they are doing a good job, the law requires us to have the books validated by outside examinors, the revisors are doing that. Fonden has been under investigation for several years, and still nothing has been found to put the finger on.

And another thing, as you probably realize, if you look with a critique eye into each and every single company, organisation or any kind of employee, you can always find something to whine about, this is no exception with Tvind, but in my opinion, considering the amount of investigations that's been made, very very very few mistakes has been found, None illegal anyway, correct me if I'm wrong.....

And Tvind is just a name, as have been explained before LG has started up several different organisations, schools, companies etc... Some are non profit, some are organisations, some are schools, some are developing organisations, some are strictly companies and some are probably something else. Different rules apply for every different type.

And a question, can you please specify transparency?? Do you mean like writing a letter to Jyllandsposten each day telling exactly what we've donne, what we're going to do, how much money we've spent, how much money we've earned, how much toiletpaper that's been used in the basement toilet in Bustrup??? Specify please.... Have you tried going to one of the so called Tvind schools and ask your questions there?? Maybe you will get an answer or maybe they have work to do so they don't have time to answer your questions, go there and see for yourself. Your welcome to DNS to have a look if you want.

Jimmy

PS Maybe you should ask UN why they spend 1million GB Pound on counting charity organisations.... DS


 
 

Hello all, I just want to say hello to James, if he ever turns up again at that page. How is it going for you, here is the "stupid german teacher", who would still work as a toolmaker, if he would not be employed by DRH Tvind. If anyone wants to test me, here I am. I think, I am quite smart. Why is it, James, that you cannot write your full name in the articles, are you afraid we are comming after you? Don't worry, we are busy helpin people, we don't have time for a hunt.

Marcus Kozok DRH Tvind :)


 
 

So where do you think that he money goes? Off course they always answer the same, that is where the money goes! What do you want them to tell you but the truth?

I have been working in Norway i know their economy very well. Yes, the participants spend 6 weeks (planned) to fundraising for UFF norway, UFF Finland and UFF Sweden. The money is their property after they are raised.

This is different from for example IICD where participants raise money for the expenses connected to run an institute of that kind. Food need to be bought, airtickets paid, insurances, cars, houserent, salaries, information work etc. That is the way IICD makes their economy run. If you dont receive the money from a donor, an organization, a government you better raise the money yourself if you want it to be.

I think that you should try to study some more economics and maybe you will figure out how much it cost to run an institute of that kind. If you are interested in finding out what UFF does with the money you have had plenty of opportunities to do so. For example during your work weekend in Oslo that usually is happening for every team within the first month.

You can not just "shoot away" saying that "the moneys goes to Tvind! If you are dissatisfied with the program is one thing. That is not the same as the "money is paid under the table to Tvind". That is completely irrational.

What do you think that the Norwegain State authorized auditor is doing every year when he check through the books for the intstitute in Norway? Sleeping through it so that "Norway can channel money to some Tvind empire with a guru". Wake up. Learn how to count.

 


 
 

Hi to all. I've been in the norwegian school in hornsjo some years ago. the way tvind is earning the money is clear. students pay for all expenses that the so called "probably best school in the world" (the headmaster) has. then, a lot of their time the students spend by selling post cards. the money they earn goes go tvind. there is no real teaching on this mountain there. most of the day students teaching theirselves. you learn nothing what you really need in africa to help. if you ask where the money goes to, you always here the same: to humana people to people. but where does it go then. well ... back to tvind. that's what I found out after leaving that place there. I made researches in different places such as banks, universities and so on.


 
 

Please be more specific!


 
 

We are living in a diverse world. Some do not like that. We are living in a world where you "should" conform. Some do not like to conform. We are living in a world where you are learning the "truth" as something we should not understand or question. As least not if you have the "wrong opinion".

This website does not contain much of truth but the owners of the site acts like they are the truth.

 


 
 

I meant disfunctional not in the sense of not being able to accomplish anything or the intentions of the volunteers but because the whole system is placing people in impossible situations with little or no support and then blaming the individual when things don't go according to plan.


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

 


 
 

Hello Herman.

You are welcome to the info weekend at CCTG. Bring a lot of questions!!!

Greetings

CCTG


 
 

I am from CCTG and do certainly not agree that we are "disfuncional". All here are very well intended. That is true.


 
 

Amy, Glad you wrote. I agree that Tvind/TG is not "brain-washing" people although pressure to conform can be enormous. I've always thought the saddest thing about Tvind/TG is that you have so many well-intentioned people within an organization that is so disfunctional.

Herman: Good luck with the info weekend. See for yourself and remember the people at CCTG have opinions and agendas just like everyone who posts here. Just remember that the info weekend is CCTG at its best and that the reality of Humana in Africa is something entirely different as well.


 
 

Dear Amy. Thankyou for giving me some hope of starting in a team. I have decide to go for an info weekend and see for my self. This way will it be me and not other people who makes up my mind. Love Herman.


 
 

Hi Matt, I should have been more clear. I was volunteering 4 months before my training would have started and I was fundraising for my program fee. I certainly didn't have as much invested in the program as you did. If I had, I honestly couldn't say what I would have done ( although the fundraising probably would have done me in anyway). So, I also didn't start my training program. I did however see the other participants in their training period. Personally, having gone through an international development program at university, I don't think I would have had any problems with the courses besides feeling like I had done activities like them before(another reason for leaving). If I had stayed I would have used the six months as an opportunity to teach what I had learned in shcool, and gain experience in that sort of leadership role. However I did decide to leave, which obviousely means that I wasn't enjoying 100% of the program. I want to write on this site because some of the people in Etna were rather weary of the campus and I think accusations such as brainwashing and having to wash the headmasters' underwear (comment heard while there) is ridiculous and childish, and will definietly sway people from finding out more. I have not visited the other schools, but can safely say that these above did not take place in California. I totally agree with increased transparency of non-profits and do encourage people to research orgs that they are interested in fully. Amy.


 
 

Hi Amy,

Thanks for writing. First a response and then some questions. Two reasons I stayed with the program were (1) I had paid a significant chunk of money that I couldn't get back and (2) I was constantly pursing the hope that things would get better after the fund-raising period or after the building weekend or after we left the US or after we got back to the US. It keeps hope alive.

Quick questions. 1) Didn't you mind losing your program fee after you left? 2) What did you think about the training you were receiving to join the TCE program?

Matt


 
 

Hello, I am a past volunteer at Campus California, and I would like to share with you what I was doing. I arrived in California a few months before my 6 month prep-period to fundraise my program fee. I arrived excited and ready to work on the building. I had a blast! Tomas and Ruth are so nice and easy to get along with, they made moving to a new town really enjoyable. I began work on the building quite soon after I arrived and learned so much!! I was drywalling, laying down ceramic tile and putting in insulation. I hadn't done anything like that before. It was hard work, but that's what construction is! Living closely with people was also an experience and one that I cherish. Now that I am home I really miss having people around to interact with most of the time. I took my share of the responsibility for cooking and cleaning and that was perfectly fine. I learned to cook for1 2 people at once and made some amazing meals! I have never eaten so well in my life! A note on this site complained about the $3 per day, but I ate so many fruits and vegetables at every meal, you can teach me how to eat on $3 any day! I'm still trying to remember the recipes from the school to cook for my family! I left the school becuase I didn't enjoy fundraising at all, though some of the other participants really like it. You're speaking directly to people, and people on the street really respond. I would like to point out something that I noticed in some of the articles on this site. They are written by people who have gone throught he program. I think it's strange that these people complained about the program from the begining, yet still completed it. Obviousley, if you are working in a position that you are not happy in for a year, then your time spent will seem horrible to you and seem like a waste. That will happen with any job. Personally, I did not witness any brainwashing, nor believe it exists at the campus. When I told everyone that I was leaving, they were of course disappointed, but were very, very, kind. Nobody tried to 'brainwash' me into staying. I had some great times in California. Your free time is your own, and frequently a group of us would go on an amazing hike to a lake or waterfall and spend the afternnon outside. I hope that anyone interested in joining and has looked at this site will also go to an info weekend at one of the schools - this is not a committment to join! Whatever you do, you will get both sides of the story. If you have any questions, I will try to answer them. Thanks for this opportunity to tell people about my time in California. Amy.


 
 

Question...

Why do you call the Page Tvind alert? If it is obviously that Tvind is just an organisation of the TG. The Schools have properly not much to do with the TG. I would say that you rename the Page to www.TGALERT.org.uk and after wards do a little more for the Site... i mean.. just the look of it makes me almost Puke...

Bye then. (Anonymous)


 
 

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Reply from Frsig

In respond to the contribution bellow this:

First of all: The questions raised by me, has been raised by several others including many former members of TG.

Second: Ofcouse the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization. (I use the term "tvind" to cover all TG's activities, and because it was in this city that the organisation started out.)

And for the record: I'am happy that you try to go into and open dialog, but do not not find your argumentation creditable. Explanation follows:

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) It is not impossible to answer this question. What is interesting in your attempt to answer the question is that you indirectly admit, that the world of TG can be quiete confussing, since everybody find it hard to keep track of what is going on: The travelling highschool is just one of many "tvind" coporations, with the poupose to recrutte vollenters to humana projects, like forexampel the TCE-projet. And the humana-projects that the volenters join after they have left the travelling highschools, is the projects that should be evalueated, but tvind will not allow it, and the "books" are not accesable for outsideres - like they are in 99 pct of non-profit organisations.

WHY IS THAT?

b) It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others., and it is important secure such foundations are not misused, since it can harm the work of other well aid organisations. If money from this foundations are used to start up what you call " PRIVATE INITIATIVES" you are undermining the work of other aid-organisations, and a serious crime to humanity has been comitted.

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

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REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

 

Do you really consider using 150.000 US$ for a new wing to an old windmill, an act to scure the inviroment. The same money could have saved many lifes in other projects. I can only think of one reason why they used the money to this purpose - they wanted to protect their image, and the windmill is an important part of it - it has big symbolic value to the organisation.

The financing of the new wing is just one of many exampels of misuse of the foundations money, that are being investigated by the police, because the investment can not be justified by the foundations regulation. It is misuse of a humanitarian foundation, that could harm other humanitarian foundations, and thereby the lifes of inocent people.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

Do you still consider it an act to


 
 

Proof please. I would like to see proof. Why should anyone here believe any of this?


 
 

I do not know if the Humanitarian fund spent money on a new wing to the winddmill at Tvind. That can be read about at www.fonden.org

If that would be the case i think that it is good that a Humanitarian fond for environment support alternative and healthy energy production.

 


 
 

To Jimmy Why did TG spend money from a huminitarian foundation to pay for a new wing to the windmill ind tvind? Please explain that?

Reply from frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

A lot of babbling here today?


 
 

Use the door?

 

If you feel yourself unhappy in the situation you are in, do something about it, either you try to solve it, talk with the responsble ones, explain what you think is wrong etc..

Or if you preffer not solving things, walk out of the door.

Very simple

I guess that werever you are, they must have an entrance door that you can use....

 


 
 

PLEASE HELP ME!

I think I am being brainwashed and I don't know how to get out from here!


 
 

Froesig: "It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others.,"

Yes, that's true, therefore we don't do whatever with the money in the fond. Each person in the TG gives 15% (taxfree) of their salary to the fond, these money are being spent for enviromental, humanitarian and scientific projects.

The rest of the money (after tax) are put together into a common pot, and what we do with those money are non of your business, but I can mention that among many things the windmill, the first TCE area, buildings and personal things.

This is money that are our private money, the fond is a different matter. and we've done with those money you can read on www.fonden.org

 

"Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes."

so you are saying that our projects are bad?? how come that Botswana has taken TCE as their national HIV/AIDS fighting programme, many more Southern African countries are considering it. In Mocambique the DNS education aint just a teacher training education, it's THE Teacher training education.

All sanitarian help we've done to minimize the spread of diseases, they don't help preventing deaths? nutrition programmes, they are starving the people?

And to once more trying to clarify the question of outside examinors for the books...

The Danish government has twice done an extended validation of our book keeping, for a cost of 1.5million crowns each time, they didn't find anything wrong. We are hiring top class "revisors" with good reputations so that people know that they are doing a good job, the law requires us to have the books validated by outside examinors, the revisors are doing that. Fonden has been under investigation for several years, and still nothing has been found to put the finger on.

And another thing, as you probably realize, if you look with a critique eye into each and every single company, organisation or any kind of employee, you can always find something to whine about, this is no exception with Tvind, but in my opinion, considering the amount of investigations that's been made, very very very few mistakes has been found, None illegal anyway, correct me if I'm wrong.....

And Tvind is just a name, as have been explained before LG has started up several different organisations, schools, companies etc... Some are non profit, some are organisations, some are schools, some are developing organisations, some are strictly companies and some are probably something else. Different rules apply for every different type.

And a question, can you please specify transparency?? Do you mean like writing a letter to Jyllandsposten each day telling exactly what we've donne, what we're going to do, how much money we've spent, how much money we've earned, how much toiletpaper that's been used in the basement toilet in Bustrup??? Specify please.... Have you tried going to one of the so called Tvind schools and ask your questions there?? Maybe you will get an answer or maybe they have work to do so they don't have time to answer your questions, go there and see for yourself. Your welcome to DNS to have a look if you want.

Jimmy

PS Maybe you should ask UN why they spend 1million GB Pound on counting charity organisations.... DS


 
 

Hello all, I just want to say hello to James, if he ever turns up again at that page. How is it going for you, here is the "stupid german teacher", who would still work as a toolmaker, if he would not be employed by DRH Tvind. If anyone wants to test me, here I am. I think, I am quite smart. Why is it, James, that you cannot write your full name in the articles, are you afraid we are comming after you? Don't worry, we are busy helpin people, we don't have time for a hunt.

Marcus Kozok DRH Tvind :)


 
 

So where do you think that he money goes? Off course they always answer the same, that is where the money goes! What do you want them to tell you but the truth?

I have been working in Norway i know their economy very well. Yes, the participants spend 6 weeks (planned) to fundraising for UFF norway, UFF Finland and UFF Sweden. The money is their property after they are raised.

This is different from for example IICD where participants raise money for the expenses connected to run an institute of that kind. Food need to be bought, airtickets paid, insurances, cars, houserent, salaries, information work etc. That is the way IICD makes their economy run. If you dont receive the money from a donor, an organization, a government you better raise the money yourself if you want it to be.

I think that you should try to study some more economics and maybe you will figure out how much it cost to run an institute of that kind. If you are interested in finding out what UFF does with the money you have had plenty of opportunities to do so. For example during your work weekend in Oslo that usually is happening for every team within the first month.

You can not just "shoot away" saying that "the moneys goes to Tvind! If you are dissatisfied with the program is one thing. That is not the same as the "money is paid under the table to Tvind". That is completely irrational.

What do you think that the Norwegain State authorized auditor is doing every year when he check through the books for the intstitute in Norway? Sleeping through it so that "Norway can channel money to some Tvind empire with a guru". Wake up. Learn how to count.

 


 
 

Hi to all. I've been in the norwegian school in hornsjo some years ago. the way tvind is earning the money is clear. students pay for all expenses that the so called "probably best school in the world" (the headmaster) has. then, a lot of their time the students spend by selling post cards. the money they earn goes go tvind. there is no real teaching on this mountain there. most of the day students teaching theirselves. you learn nothing what you really need in africa to help. if you ask where the money goes to, you always here the same: to humana people to people. but where does it go then. well ... back to tvind. that's what I found out after leaving that place there. I made researches in different places such as banks, universities and so on.


 
 

Please be more specific!


 
 

We are living in a diverse world. Some do not like that. We are living in a world where you "should" conform. Some do not like to conform. We are living in a world where you are learning the "truth" as something we should not understand or question. As least not if you have the "wrong opinion".

This website does not contain much of truth but the owners of the site acts like they are the truth.

 


 
 

I meant disfunctional not in the sense of not being able to accomplish anything or the intentions of the volunteers but because the whole system is placing people in impossible situations with little or no support and then blaming the individual when things don't go according to plan.


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

 


 
 

Hello Herman.

You are welcome to the info weekend at CCTG. Bring a lot of questions!!!

Greetings

CCTG


 
 

I am from CCTG and do certainly not agree that we are "disfuncional". All here are very well intended. That is true.


 
 

Amy, Glad you wrote. I agree that Tvind/TG is not "brain-washing" people although pressure to conform can be enormous. I've always thought the saddest thing about Tvind/TG is that you have so many well-intentioned people within an organization that is so disfunctional.

Herman: Good luck with the info weekend. See for yourself and remember the people at CCTG have opinions and agendas just like everyone who posts here. Just remember that the info weekend is CCTG at its best and that the reality of Humana in Africa is something entirely different as well.


 
 

Dear Amy. Thankyou for giving me some hope of starting in a team. I have decide to go for an info weekend and see for my self. This way will it be me and not other people who makes up my mind. Love Herman.


 
 

Hi Matt, I should have been more clear. I was volunteering 4 months before my training would have started and I was fundraising for my program fee. I certainly didn't have as much invested in the program as you did. If I had, I honestly couldn't say what I would have done ( although the fundraising probably would have done me in anyway). So, I also didn't start my training program. I did however see the other participants in their training period. Personally, having gone through an international development program at university, I don't think I would have had any problems with the courses besides feeling like I had done activities like them before(another reason for leaving). If I had stayed I would have used the six months as an opportunity to teach what I had learned in shcool, and gain experience in that sort of leadership role. However I did decide to leave, which obviousely means that I wasn't enjoying 100% of the program. I want to write on this site because some of the people in Etna were rather weary of the campus and I think accusations such as brainwashing and having to wash the headmasters' underwear (comment heard while there) is ridiculous and childish, and will definietly sway people from finding out more. I have not visited the other schools, but can safely say that these above did not take place in California. I totally agree with increased transparency of non-profits and do encourage people to research orgs that they are interested in fully. Amy.


 
 

Hi Amy,

Thanks for writing. First a response and then some questions. Two reasons I stayed with the program were (1) I had paid a significant chunk of money that I couldn't get back and (2) I was constantly pursing the hope that things would get better after the fund-raising period or after the building weekend or after we left the US or after we got back to the US. It keeps hope alive.

Quick questions. 1) Didn't you mind losing your program fee after you left? 2) What did you think about the training you were receiving to join the TCE program?

Matt


 
 

Hello, I am a past volunteer at Campus California, and I would like to share with you what I was doing. I arrived in California a few months before my 6 month prep-period to fundraise my program fee. I arrived excited and ready to work on the building. I had a blast! Tomas and Ruth are so nice and easy to get along with, they made moving to a new town really enjoyable. I began work on the building quite soon after I arrived and learned so much!! I was drywalling, laying down ceramic tile and putting in insulation. I hadn't done anything like that before. It was hard work, but that's what construction is! Living closely with people was also an experience and one that I cherish. Now that I am home I really miss having people around to interact with most of the time. I took my share of the responsibility for cooking and cleaning and that was perfectly fine. I learned to cook for1 2 people at once and made some amazing meals! I have never eaten so well in my life! A note on this site complained about the $3 per day, but I ate so many fruits and vegetables at every meal, you can teach me how to eat on $3 any day! I'm still trying to remember the recipes from the school to cook for my family! I left the school becuase I didn't enjoy fundraising at all, though some of the other participants really like it. You're speaking directly to people, and people on the street really respond. I would like to point out something that I noticed in some of the articles on this site. They are written by people who have gone throught he program. I think it's strange that these people complained about the program from the begining, yet still completed it. Obviousley, if you are working in a position that you are not happy in for a year, then your time spent will seem horrible to you and seem like a waste. That will happen with any job. Personally, I did not witness any brainwashing, nor believe it exists at the campus. When I told everyone that I was leaving, they were of course disappointed, but were very, very, kind. Nobody tried to 'brainwash' me into staying. I had some great times in California. Your free time is your own, and frequently a group of us would go on an amazing hike to a lake or waterfall and spend the afternnon outside. I hope that anyone interested in joining and has looked at this site will also go to an info weekend at one of the schools - this is not a committment to join! Whatever you do, you will get both sides of the story. If you have any questions, I will try to answer them. Thanks for this opportunity to tell people about my time in California. Amy.


 
 

Question...

Why do you call the Page Tvind alert? If it is obviously that Tvind is just an organisation of the TG. The Schools have properly not much to do with the TG. I would say that you rename the Page to www.TGALERT.org.uk and after wards do a little more for the Site... i mean.. just the look of it makes me almost Puke...

Bye then. (Anonymous)


 
 

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Reply from Frsig

In respond to the contribution bellow this:

First of all: The questions raised by me, has been raised by several others including many former members of TG.

Second: Ofcouse the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization. (I use the term "tvind" to cover all TG's activities, and because it was in this city that the organisation started out.)

And for the record: I'am happy that you try to go into and open dialog, but do not not find your argumentation creditable. Explanation follows:

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) It is not impossible to answer this question. What is interesting in your attempt to answer the question is that you indirectly admit, that the world of TG can be quiete confussing, since everybody find it hard to keep track of what is going on: The travelling highschool is just one of many "tvind" coporations, with the poupose to recrutte vollenters to humana projects, like forexampel the TCE-projet. And the humana-projects that the volenters join after they have left the travelling highschools, is the projects that should be evalueated, but tvind will not allow it, and the "books" are not accesable for outsideres - like they are in 99 pct of non-profit organisations.

WHY IS THAT?

b) It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others., and it is important secure such foundations are not misused, since it can harm the work of other well aid organisations. If money from this foundations are used to start up what you call " PRIVATE INITIATIVES" you are undermining the work of other aid-organisations, and a serious crime to humanity has been comitted.

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

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REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

The financing of the new wing is just one of many exampels of misuse of the foundations money, that are being investigated by the police, because the investment can not be justified by the foundations regulation. It is misuse of a humanitarian foundation, that could harm other humanitarian foundations, and thereby the lifes of inocent people.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

Do you still consider it an act to


 
 

Proof please. I would like to see proof. Why should anyone here believe any of this?


 
 

I do not know if the Humanitarian fund spent money on a new wing to the winddmill at Tvind. That can be read about at www.fonden.org

If that would be the case i think that it is good that a Humanitarian fond for environment support alternative and healthy energy production.

 


 
 

To Jimmy Why did TG spend money from a huminitarian foundation to pay for a new wing to the windmill ind tvind? Please explain that?

Reply from frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

A lot of babbling here today?


 
 

Use the door?

 

If you feel yourself unhappy in the situation you are in, do something about it, either you try to solve it, talk with the responsble ones, explain what you think is wrong etc..

Or if you preffer not solving things, walk out of the door.

Very simple

I guess that werever you are, they must have an entrance door that you can use....

 


 
 

PLEASE HELP ME!

I think I am being brainwashed and I don't know how to get out from here!


 
 

Froesig: "It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others.,"

Yes, that's true, therefore we don't do whatever with the money in the fond. Each person in the TG gives 15% (taxfree) of their salary to the fond, these money are being spent for enviromental, humanitarian and scientific projects.

The rest of the money (after tax) are put together into a common pot, and what we do with those money are non of your business, but I can mention that among many things the windmill, the first TCE area, buildings and personal things.

This is money that are our private money, the fond is a different matter. and we've done with those money you can read on www.fonden.org

 

"Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes."

so you are saying that our projects are bad?? how come that Botswana has taken TCE as their national HIV/AIDS fighting programme, many more Southern African countries are considering it. In Mocambique the DNS education aint just a teacher training education, it's THE Teacher training education.

All sanitarian help we've done to minimize the spread of diseases, they don't help preventing deaths? nutrition programmes, they are starving the people?

And to once more trying to clarify the question of outside examinors for the books...

The Danish government has twice done an extended validation of our book keeping, for a cost of 1.5million crowns each time, they didn't find anything wrong. We are hiring top class "revisors" with good reputations so that people know that they are doing a good job, the law requires us to have the books validated by outside examinors, the revisors are doing that. Fonden has been under investigation for several years, and still nothing has been found to put the finger on.

And another thing, as you probably realize, if you look with a critique eye into each and every single company, organisation or any kind of employee, you can always find something to whine about, this is no exception with Tvind, but in my opinion, considering the amount of investigations that's been made, very very very few mistakes has been found, None illegal anyway, correct me if I'm wrong.....

And Tvind is just a name, as have been explained before LG has started up several different organisations, schools, companies etc... Some are non profit, some are organisations, some are schools, some are developing organisations, some are strictly companies and some are probably something else. Different rules apply for every different type.

And a question, can you please specify transparency?? Do you mean like writing a letter to Jyllandsposten each day telling exactly what we've donne, what we're going to do, how much money we've spent, how much money we've earned, how much toiletpaper that's been used in the basement toilet in Bustrup??? Specify please.... Have you tried going to one of the so called Tvind schools and ask your questions there?? Maybe you will get an answer or maybe they have work to do so they don't have time to answer your questions, go there and see for yourself. Your welcome to DNS to have a look if you want.

Jimmy

PS Maybe you should ask UN why they spend 1million GB Pound on counting charity organisations.... DS


 
 

Hello all, I just want to say hello to James, if he ever turns up again at that page. How is it going for you, here is the "stupid german teacher", who would still work as a toolmaker, if he would not be employed by DRH Tvind. If anyone wants to test me, here I am. I think, I am quite smart. Why is it, James, that you cannot write your full name in the articles, are you afraid we are comming after you? Don't worry, we are busy helpin people, we don't have time for a hunt.

Marcus Kozok DRH Tvind :)


 
 

So where do you think that he money goes? Off course they always answer the same, that is where the money goes! What do you want them to tell you but the truth?

I have been working in Norway i know their economy very well. Yes, the participants spend 6 weeks (planned) to fundraising for UFF norway, UFF Finland and UFF Sweden. The money is their property after they are raised.

This is different from for example IICD where participants raise money for the expenses connected to run an institute of that kind. Food need to be bought, airtickets paid, insurances, cars, houserent, salaries, information work etc. That is the way IICD makes their economy run. If you dont receive the money from a donor, an organization, a government you better raise the money yourself if you want it to be.

I think that you should try to study some more economics and maybe you will figure out how much it cost to run an institute of that kind. If you are interested in finding out what UFF does with the money you have had plenty of opportunities to do so. For example during your work weekend in Oslo that usually is happening for every team within the first month.

You can not just "shoot away" saying that "the moneys goes to Tvind! If you are dissatisfied with the program is one thing. That is not the same as the "money is paid under the table to Tvind". That is completely irrational.

What do you think that the Norwegain State authorized auditor is doing every year when he check through the books for the intstitute in Norway? Sleeping through it so that "Norway can channel money to some Tvind empire with a guru". Wake up. Learn how to count.

 


 
 

Hi to all. I've been in the norwegian school in hornsjo some years ago. the way tvind is earning the money is clear. students pay for all expenses that the so called "probably best school in the world" (the headmaster) has. then, a lot of their time the students spend by selling post cards. the money they earn goes go tvind. there is no real teaching on this mountain there. most of the day students teaching theirselves. you learn nothing what you really need in africa to help. if you ask where the money goes to, you always here the same: to humana people to people. but where does it go then. well ... back to tvind. that's what I found out after leaving that place there. I made researches in different places such as banks, universities and so on.


 
 

Please be more specific!


 
 

We are living in a diverse world. Some do not like that. We are living in a world where you "should" conform. Some do not like to conform. We are living in a world where you are learning the "truth" as something we should not understand or question. As least not if you have the "wrong opinion".

This website does not contain much of truth but the owners of the site acts like they are the truth.

 


 
 

I meant disfunctional not in the sense of not being able to accomplish anything or the intentions of the volunteers but because the whole system is placing people in impossible situations with little or no support and then blaming the individual when things don't go according to plan.


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

 


 
 

Hello Herman.

You are welcome to the info weekend at CCTG. Bring a lot of questions!!!

Greetings

CCTG


 
 

I am from CCTG and do certainly not agree that we are "disfuncional". All here are very well intended. That is true.


 
 

Amy, Glad you wrote. I agree that Tvind/TG is not "brain-washing" people although pressure to conform can be enormous. I've always thought the saddest thing about Tvind/TG is that you have so many well-intentioned people within an organization that is so disfunctional.

Herman: Good luck with the info weekend. See for yourself and remember the people at CCTG have opinions and agendas just like everyone who posts here. Just remember that the info weekend is CCTG at its best and that the reality of Humana in Africa is something entirely different as well.


 
 

Dear Amy. Thankyou for giving me some hope of starting in a team. I have decide to go for an info weekend and see for my self. This way will it be me and not other people who makes up my mind. Love Herman.


 
 

Hi Matt, I should have been more clear. I was volunteering 4 months before my training would have started and I was fundraising for my program fee. I certainly didn't have as much invested in the program as you did. If I had, I honestly couldn't say what I would have done ( although the fundraising probably would have done me in anyway). So, I also didn't start my training program. I did however see the other participants in their training period. Personally, having gone through an international development program at university, I don't think I would have had any problems with the courses besides feeling like I had done activities like them before(another reason for leaving). If I had stayed I would have used the six months as an opportunity to teach what I had learned in shcool, and gain experience in that sort of leadership role. However I did decide to leave, which obviousely means that I wasn't enjoying 100% of the program. I want to write on this site because some of the people in Etna were rather weary of the campus and I think accusations such as brainwashing and having to wash the headmasters' underwear (comment heard while there) is ridiculous and childish, and will definietly sway people from finding out more. I have not visited the other schools, but can safely say that these above did not take place in California. I totally agree with increased transparency of non-profits and do encourage people to research orgs that they are interested in fully. Amy.


 
 

Hi Amy,

Thanks for writing. First a response and then some questions. Two reasons I stayed with the program were (1) I had paid a significant chunk of money that I couldn't get back and (2) I was constantly pursing the hope that things would get better after the fund-raising period or after the building weekend or after we left the US or after we got back to the US. It keeps hope alive.

Quick questions. 1) Didn't you mind losing your program fee after you left? 2) What did you think about the training you were receiving to join the TCE program?

Matt


 
 

Hello, I am a past volunteer at Campus California, and I would like to share with you what I was doing. I arrived in California a few months before my 6 month prep-period to fundraise my program fee. I arrived excited and ready to work on the building. I had a blast! Tomas and Ruth are so nice and easy to get along with, they made moving to a new town really enjoyable. I began work on the building quite soon after I arrived and learned so much!! I was drywalling, laying down ceramic tile and putting in insulation. I hadn't done anything like that before. It was hard work, but that's what construction is! Living closely with people was also an experience and one that I cherish. Now that I am home I really miss having people around to interact with most of the time. I took my share of the responsibility for cooking and cleaning and that was perfectly fine. I learned to cook for1 2 people at once and made some amazing meals! I have never eaten so well in my life! A note on this site complained about the $3 per day, but I ate so many fruits and vegetables at every meal, you can teach me how to eat on $3 any day! I'm still trying to remember the recipes from the school to cook for my family! I left the school becuase I didn't enjoy fundraising at all, though some of the other participants really like it. You're speaking directly to people, and people on the street really respond. I would like to point out something that I noticed in some of the articles on this site. They are written by people who have gone throught he program. I think it's strange that these people complained about the program from the begining, yet still completed it. Obviousley, if you are working in a position that you are not happy in for a year, then your time spent will seem horrible to you and seem like a waste. That will happen with any job. Personally, I did not witness any brainwashing, nor believe it exists at the campus. When I told everyone that I was leaving, they were of course disappointed, but were very, very, kind. Nobody tried to 'brainwash' me into staying. I had some great times in California. Your free time is your own, and frequently a group of us would go on an amazing hike to a lake or waterfall and spend the afternnon outside. I hope that anyone interested in joining and has looked at this site will also go to an info weekend at one of the schools - this is not a committment to join! Whatever you do, you will get both sides of the story. If you have any questions, I will try to answer them. Thanks for this opportunity to tell people about my time in California. Amy.


 
 

Question...

Why do you call the Page Tvind alert? If it is obviously that Tvind is just an organisation of the TG. The Schools have properly not much to do with the TG. I would say that you rename the Page to www.TGALERT.org.uk and after wards do a little more for the Site... i mean.. just the look of it makes me almost Puke...

Bye then. (Anonymous)


 
 

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Reply from Frsig

In respond to the contribution bellow this:

First of all: The questions raised by me, has been raised by several others including many former members of TG.

Second: Ofcouse the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization. (I use the term "tvind" to cover all TG's activities, and because it was in this city that the organisation started out.)

And for the record: I'am happy that you try to go into and open dialog, but do not not find your argumentation creditable. Explanation follows:

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) It is not impossible to answer this question. What is interesting in your attempt to answer the question is that you indirectly admit, that the world of TG can be quiete confussing, since everybody find it hard to keep track of what is going on: The travelling highschool is just one of many "tvind" coporations, with the poupose to recrutte vollenters to humana projects, like forexampel the TCE-projet. And the humana-projects that the volenters join after they have left the travelling highschools, is the projects that should be evalueated, but tvind will not allow it, and the "books" are not accesable for outsideres - like they are in 99 pct of non-profit organisations.

WHY IS THAT?

b) It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others., and it is important secure such foundations are not misused, since it can harm the work of other well aid organisations. If money from this foundations are used to start up what you call " PRIVATE INITIATIVES" you are undermining the work of other aid-organisations, and a serious crime to humanity has been comitted.

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

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REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

We encourage you to research each topic for yourself: check out all the links, especially the ones that seem contrary to your views; question the motivation of the writer and publisher; and form your own opinion about the information that is being presented. We suggest that you treat all other news/information outlets in the same way - the media have strong biases which directly affect the way in which news and information is presented to you - and very often that leads to disinformation.


 
 

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

Do you still consider it an act to


 
 

Proof please. I would like to see proof. Why should anyone here believe any of this?


 
 

I do not know if the Humanitarian fund spent money on a new wing to the winddmill at Tvind. That can be read about at www.fonden.org

If that would be the case i think that it is good that a Humanitarian fond for environment support alternative and healthy energy production.

 


 
 

To Jimmy Why did TG spend money from a huminitarian foundation to pay for a new wing to the windmill ind tvind? Please explain that?

Reply from frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

A lot of babbling here today?


 
 

Use the door?

 

If you feel yourself unhappy in the situation you are in, do something about it, either you try to solve it, talk with the responsble ones, explain what you think is wrong etc..

Or if you preffer not solving things, walk out of the door.

Very simple

I guess that werever you are, they must have an entrance door that you can use....

 


 
 

PLEASE HELP ME!

I think I am being brainwashed and I don't know how to get out from here!


 
 

Froesig: "It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others.,"

Yes, that's true, therefore we don't do whatever with the money in the fond. Each person in the TG gives 15% (taxfree) of their salary to the fond, these money are being spent for enviromental, humanitarian and scientific projects.

The rest of the money (after tax) are put together into a common pot, and what we do with those money are non of your business, but I can mention that among many things the windmill, the first TCE area, buildings and personal things.

This is money that are our private money, the fond is a different matter. and we've done with those money you can read on www.fonden.org

 

"Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes."

so you are saying that our projects are bad?? how come that Botswana has taken TCE as their national HIV/AIDS fighting programme, many more Southern African countries are considering it. In Mocambique the DNS education aint just a teacher training education, it's THE Teacher training education.

All sanitarian help we've done to minimize the spread of diseases, they don't help preventing deaths? nutrition programmes, they are starving the people?

And to once more trying to clarify the question of outside examinors for the books...

The Danish government has twice done an extended validation of our book keeping, for a cost of 1.5million crowns each time, they didn't find anything wrong. We are hiring top class "revisors" with good reputations so that people know that they are doing a good job, the law requires us to have the books validated by outside examinors, the revisors are doing that. Fonden has been under investigation for several years, and still nothing has been found to put the finger on.

And another thing, as you probably realize, if you look with a critique eye into each and every single company, organisation or any kind of employee, you can always find something to whine about, this is no exception with Tvind, but in my opinion, considering the amount of investigations that's been made, very very very few mistakes has been found, None illegal anyway, correct me if I'm wrong.....

And Tvind is just a name, as have been explained before LG has started up several different organisations, schools, companies etc... Some are non profit, some are organisations, some are schools, some are developing organisations, some are strictly companies and some are probably something else. Different rules apply for every different type.

And a question, can you please specify transparency?? Do you mean like writing a letter to Jyllandsposten each day telling exactly what we've donne, what we're going to do, how much money we've spent, how much money we've earned, how much toiletpaper that's been used in the basement toilet in Bustrup??? Specify please.... Have you tried going to one of the so called Tvind schools and ask your questions there?? Maybe you will get an answer or maybe they have work to do so they don't have time to answer your questions, go there and see for yourself. Your welcome to DNS to have a look if you want.

Jimmy

PS Maybe you should ask UN why they spend 1million GB Pound on counting charity organisations.... DS


 
 

Hello all, I just want to say hello to James, if he ever turns up again at that page. How is it going for you, here is the "stupid german teacher", who would still work as a toolmaker, if he would not be employed by DRH Tvind. If anyone wants to test me, here I am. I think, I am quite smart. Why is it, James, that you cannot write your full name in the articles, are you afraid we are comming after you? Don't worry, we are busy helpin people, we don't have time for a hunt.

Marcus Kozok DRH Tvind :)


 
 

So where do you think that he money goes? Off course they always answer the same, that is where the money goes! What do you want them to tell you but the truth?

I have been working in Norway i know their economy very well. Yes, the participants spend 6 weeks (planned) to fundraising for UFF norway, UFF Finland and UFF Sweden. The money is their property after they are raised.

This is different from for example IICD where participants raise money for the expenses connected to run an institute of that kind. Food need to be bought, airtickets paid, insurances, cars, houserent, salaries, information work etc. That is the way IICD makes their economy run. If you dont receive the money from a donor, an organization, a government you better raise the money yourself if you want it to be.

I think that you should try to study some more economics and maybe you will figure out how much it cost to run an institute of that kind. If you are interested in finding out what UFF does with the money you have had plenty of opportunities to do so. For example during your work weekend in Oslo that usually is happening for every team within the first month.

You can not just "shoot away" saying that "the moneys goes to Tvind! If you are dissatisfied with the program is one thing. That is not the same as the "money is paid under the table to Tvind". That is completely irrational.

What do you think that the Norwegain State authorized auditor is doing every year when he check through the books for the intstitute in Norway? Sleeping through it so that "Norway can channel money to some Tvind empire with a guru". Wake up. Learn how to count.

 


 
 

Hi to all. I've been in the norwegian school in hornsjo some years ago. the way tvind is earning the money is clear. students pay for all expenses that the so called "probably best school in the world" (the headmaster) has. then, a lot of their time the students spend by selling post cards. the money they earn goes go tvind. there is no real teaching on this mountain there. most of the day students teaching theirselves. you learn nothing what you really need in africa to help. if you ask where the money goes to, you always here the same: to humana people to people. but where does it go then. well ... back to tvind. that's what I found out after leaving that place there. I made researches in different places such as banks, universities and so on.


 
 

Please be more specific!


 
 

We are living in a diverse world. Some do not like that. We are living in a world where you "should" conform. Some do not like to conform. We are living in a world where you are learning the "truth" as something we should not understand or question. As least not if you have the "wrong opinion".

This website does not contain much of truth but the owners of the site acts like they are the truth.

 


 
 

I meant disfunctional not in the sense of not being able to accomplish anything or the intentions of the volunteers but because the whole system is placing people in impossible situations with little or no support and then blaming the individual when things don't go according to plan.


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

 


 
 

Hello Herman.

You are welcome to the info weekend at CCTG. Bring a lot of questions!!!

Greetings

CCTG


 
 

I am from CCTG and do certainly not agree that we are "disfuncional". All here are very well intended. That is true.


 
 

Amy, Glad you wrote. I agree that Tvind/TG is not "brain-washing" people although pressure to conform can be enormous. I've always thought the saddest thing about Tvind/TG is that you have so many well-intentioned people within an organization that is so disfunctional.

Herman: Good luck with the info weekend. See for yourself and remember the people at CCTG have opinions and agendas just like everyone who posts here. Just remember that the info weekend is CCTG at its best and that the reality of Humana in Africa is something entirely different as well.


 
 

Dear Amy. Thankyou for giving me some hope of starting in a team. I have decide to go for an info weekend and see for my self. This way will it be me and not other people who makes up my mind. Love Herman.


 
 

Hi Matt, I should have been more clear. I was volunteering 4 months before my training would have started and I was fundraising for my program fee. I certainly didn't have as much invested in the program as you did. If I had, I honestly couldn't say what I would have done ( although the fundraising probably would have done me in anyway). So, I also didn't start my training program. I did however see the other participants in their training period. Personally, having gone through an international development program at university, I don't think I would have had any problems with the courses besides feeling like I had done activities like them before(another reason for leaving). If I had stayed I would have used the six months as an opportunity to teach what I had learned in shcool, and gain experience in that sort of leadership role. However I did decide to leave, which obviousely means that I wasn't enjoying 100% of the program. I want to write on this site because some of the people in Etna were rather weary of the campus and I think accusations such as brainwashing and having to wash the headmasters' underwear (comment heard while there) is ridiculous and childish, and will definietly sway people from finding out more. I have not visited the other schools, but can safely say that these above did not take place in California. I totally agree with increased transparency of non-profits and do encourage people to research orgs that they are interested in fully. Amy.


 
 

Hi Amy,

Thanks for writing. First a response and then some questions. Two reasons I stayed with the program were (1) I had paid a significant chunk of money that I couldn't get back and (2) I was constantly pursing the hope that things would get better after the fund-raising period or after the building weekend or after we left the US or after we got back to the US. It keeps hope alive.

Quick questions. 1) Didn't you mind losing your program fee after you left? 2) What did you think about the training you were receiving to join the TCE program?

Matt


 
 

Hello, I am a past volunteer at Campus California, and I would like to share with you what I was doing. I arrived in California a few months before my 6 month prep-period to fundraise my program fee. I arrived excited and ready to work on the building. I had a blast! Tomas and Ruth are so nice and easy to get along with, they made moving to a new town really enjoyable. I began work on the building quite soon after I arrived and learned so much!! I was drywalling, laying down ceramic tile and putting in insulation. I hadn't done anything like that before. It was hard work, but that's what construction is! Living closely with people was also an experience and one that I cherish. Now that I am home I really miss having people around to interact with most of the time. I took my share of the responsibility for cooking and cleaning and that was perfectly fine. I learned to cook for1 2 people at once and made some amazing meals! I have never eaten so well in my life! A note on this site complained about the $3 per day, but I ate so many fruits and vegetables at every meal, you can teach me how to eat on $3 any day! I'm still trying to remember the recipes from the school to cook for my family! I left the school becuase I didn't enjoy fundraising at all, though some of the other participants really like it. You're speaking directly to people, and people on the street really respond. I would like to point out something that I noticed in some of the articles on this site. They are written by people who have gone throught he program. I think it's strange that these people complained about the program from the begining, yet still completed it. Obviousley, if you are working in a position that you are not happy in for a year, then your time spent will seem horrible to you and seem like a waste. That will happen with any job. Personally, I did not witness any brainwashing, nor believe it exists at the campus. When I told everyone that I was leaving, they were of course disappointed, but were very, very, kind. Nobody tried to 'brainwash' me into staying. I had some great times in California. Your free time is your own, and frequently a group of us would go on an amazing hike to a lake or waterfall and spend the afternnon outside. I hope that anyone interested in joining and has looked at this site will also go to an info weekend at one of the schools - this is not a committment to join! Whatever you do, you will get both sides of the story. If you have any questions, I will try to answer them. Thanks for this opportunity to tell people about my time in California. Amy.


 
 

Question...

Why do you call the Page Tvind alert? If it is obviously that Tvind is just an organisation of the TG. The Schools have properly not much to do with the TG. I would say that you rename the Page to www.TGALERT.org.uk and after wards do a little more for the Site... i mean.. just the look of it makes me almost Puke...

Bye then. (Anonymous)


 
 

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Reply from Frsig

In respond to the contribution bellow this:

First of all: The questions raised by me, has been raised by several others including many former members of TG.

Second: Ofcouse the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization. (I use the term "tvind" to cover all TG's activities, and because it was in this city that the organisation started out.)

And for the record: I'am happy that you try to go into and open dialog, but do not not find your argumentation creditable. Explanation follows:

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) It is not impossible to answer this question. What is interesting in your attempt to answer the question is that you indirectly admit, that the world of TG can be quiete confussing, since everybody find it hard to keep track of what is going on: The travelling highschool is just one of many "tvind" coporations, with the poupose to recrutte vollenters to humana projects, like forexampel the TCE-projet. And the humana-projects that the volenters join after they have left the travelling highschools, is the projects that should be evalueated, but tvind will not allow it, and the "books" are not accesable for outsideres - like they are in 99 pct of non-profit organisations.

WHY IS THAT?

b) It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others., and it is important secure such foundations are not misused, since it can harm the work of other well aid organisations. If money from this foundations are used to start up what you call " PRIVATE INITIATIVES" you are undermining the work of other aid-organisations, and a serious crime to humanity has been comitted.

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

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REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

 

 

Do you still consider it an act to


 
 

Proof please. I would like to see proof. Why should anyone here believe any of this?


 
 

I do not know if the Humanitarian fund spent money on a new wing to the winddmill at Tvind. That can be read about at www.fonden.org

If that would be the case i think that it is good that a Humanitarian fond for environment support alternative and healthy energy production.

 


 
 

To Jimmy Why did TG spend money from a huminitarian foundation to pay for a new wing to the windmill ind tvind? Please explain that?

Reply from frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

A lot of babbling here today?


 
 

Use the door?

 

If you feel yourself unhappy in the situation you are in, do something about it, either you try to solve it, talk with the responsble ones, explain what you think is wrong etc..

Or if you preffer not solving things, walk out of the door.

Very simple

I guess that werever you are, they must have an entrance door that you can use....

 


 
 

PLEASE HELP ME!

I think I am being brainwashed and I don't know how to get out from here!


 
 

Froesig: "It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others.,"

Yes, that's true, therefore we don't do whatever with the money in the fond. Each person in the TG gives 15% (taxfree) of their salary to the fond, these money are being spent for enviromental, humanitarian and scientific projects.

The rest of the money (after tax) are put together into a common pot, and what we do with those money are non of your business, but I can mention that among many things the windmill, the first TCE area, buildings and personal things.

This is money that are our private money, the fond is a different matter. and we've done with those money you can read on www.fonden.org

 

"Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes."

so you are saying that our projects are bad?? how come that Botswana has taken TCE as their national HIV/AIDS fighting programme, many more Southern African countries are considering it. In Mocambique the DNS education aint just a teacher training education, it's THE Teacher training education.

All sanitarian help we've done to minimize the spread of diseases, they don't help preventing deaths? nutrition programmes, they are starving the people?

And to once more trying to clarify the question of outside examinors for the books...

The Danish government has twice done an extended validation of our book keeping, for a cost of 1.5million crowns each time, they didn't find anything wrong. We are hiring top class "revisors" with good reputations so that people know that they are doing a good job, the law requires us to have the books validated by outside examinors, the revisors are doing that. Fonden has been under investigation for several years, and still nothing has been found to put the finger on.

And another thing, as you probably realize, if you look with a critique eye into each and every single company, organisation or any kind of employee, you can always find something to whine about, this is no exception with Tvind, but in my opinion, considering the amount of investigations that's been made, very very very few mistakes has been found, None illegal anyway, correct me if I'm wrong.....

And Tvind is just a name, as have been explained before LG has started up several different organisations, schools, companies etc... Some are non profit, some are organisations, some are schools, some are developing organisations, some are strictly companies and some are probably something else. Different rules apply for every different type.

And a question, can you please specify transparency?? Do you mean like writing a letter to Jyllandsposten each day telling exactly what we've donne, what we're going to do, how much money we've spent, how much money we've earned, how much toiletpaper that's been used in the basement toilet in Bustrup??? Specify please.... Have you tried going to one of the so called Tvind schools and ask your questions there?? Maybe you will get an answer or maybe they have work to do so they don't have time to answer your questions, go there and see for yourself. Your welcome to DNS to have a look if you want.

Jimmy

PS Maybe you should ask UN why they spend 1million GB Pound on counting charity organisations.... DS


 
 

Hello all, I just want to say hello to James, if he ever turns up again at that page. How is it going for you, here is the "stupid german teacher", who would still work as a toolmaker, if he would not be employed by DRH Tvind. If anyone wants to test me, here I am. I think, I am quite smart. Why is it, James, that you cannot write your full name in the articles, are you afraid we are comming after you? Don't worry, we are busy helpin people, we don't have time for a hunt.

Marcus Kozok DRH Tvind :)


 
 

So where do you think that he money goes? Off course they always answer the same, that is where the money goes! What do you want them to tell you but the truth?

I have been working in Norway i know their economy very well. Yes, the participants spend 6 weeks (planned) to fundraising for UFF norway, UFF Finland and UFF Sweden. The money is their property after they are raised.

This is different from for example IICD where participants raise money for the expenses connected to run an institute of that kind. Food need to be bought, airtickets paid, insurances, cars, houserent, salaries, information work etc. That is the way IICD makes their economy run. If you dont receive the money from a donor, an organization, a government you better raise the money yourself if you want it to be.

I think that you should try to study some more economics and maybe you will figure out how much it cost to run an institute of that kind. If you are interested in finding out what UFF does with the money you have had plenty of opportunities to do so. For example during your work weekend in Oslo that usually is happening for every team within the first month.

You can not just "shoot away" saying that "the moneys goes to Tvind! If you are dissatisfied with the program is one thing. That is not the same as the "money is paid under the table to Tvind". That is completely irrational.

What do you think that the Norwegain State authorized auditor is doing every year when he check through the books for the intstitute in Norway? Sleeping through it so that "Norway can channel money to some Tvind empire with a guru". Wake up. Learn how to count.

 


 
 

Hi to all. I've been in the norwegian school in hornsjo some years ago. the way tvind is earning the money is clear. students pay for all expenses that the so called "probably best school in the world" (the headmaster) has. then, a lot of their time the students spend by selling post cards. the money they earn goes go tvind. there is no real teaching on this mountain there. most of the day students teaching theirselves. you learn nothing what you really need in africa to help. if you ask where the money goes to, you always here the same: to humana people to people. but where does it go then. well ... back to tvind. that's what I found out after leaving that place there. I made researches in different places such as banks, universities and so on.


 
 

Please be more specific!


 
 

We are living in a diverse world. Some do not like that. We are living in a world where you "should" conform. Some do not like to conform. We are living in a world where you are learning the "truth" as something we should not understand or question. As least not if you have the "wrong opinion".

This website does not contain much of truth but the owners of the site acts like they are the truth.

 


 
 

I meant disfunctional not in the sense of not being able to accomplish anything or the intentions of the volunteers but because the whole system is placing people in impossible situations with little or no support and then blaming the individual when things don't go according to plan.


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

 


 
 

Hello Herman.

You are welcome to the info weekend at CCTG. Bring a lot of questions!!!

Greetings

CCTG


 
 

I am from CCTG and do certainly not agree that we are "disfuncional". All here are very well intended. That is true.


 
 

Amy, Glad you wrote. I agree that Tvind/TG is not "brain-washing" people although pressure to conform can be enormous. I've always thought the saddest thing about Tvind/TG is that you have so many well-intentioned people within an organization that is so disfunctional.

Herman: Good luck with the info weekend. See for yourself and remember the people at CCTG have opinions and agendas just like everyone who posts here. Just remember that the info weekend is CCTG at its best and that the reality of Humana in Africa is something entirely different as well.


 
 

Dear Amy. Thankyou for giving me some hope of starting in a team. I have decide to go for an info weekend and see for my self. This way will it be me and not other people who makes up my mind. Love Herman.


 
 

Hi Matt, I should have been more clear. I was volunteering 4 months before my training would have started and I was fundraising for my program fee. I certainly didn't have as much invested in the program as you did. If I had, I honestly couldn't say what I would have done ( although the fundraising probably would have done me in anyway). So, I also didn't start my training program. I did however see the other participants in their training period. Personally, having gone through an international development program at university, I don't think I would have had any problems with the courses besides feeling like I had done activities like them before(another reason for leaving). If I had stayed I would have used the six months as an opportunity to teach what I had learned in shcool, and gain experience in that sort of leadership role. However I did decide to leave, which obviousely means that I wasn't enjoying 100% of the program. I want to write on this site because some of the people in Etna were rather weary of the campus and I think accusations such as brainwashing and having to wash the headmasters' underwear (comment heard while there) is ridiculous and childish, and will definietly sway people from finding out more. I have not visited the other schools, but can safely say that these above did not take place in California. I totally agree with increased transparency of non-profits and do encourage people to research orgs that they are interested in fully. Amy.


 
 

Hi Amy,

Thanks for writing. First a response and then some questions. Two reasons I stayed with the program were (1) I had paid a significant chunk of money that I couldn't get back and (2) I was constantly pursing the hope that things would get better after the fund-raising period or after the building weekend or after we left the US or after we got back to the US. It keeps hope alive.

Quick questions. 1) Didn't you mind losing your program fee after you left? 2) What did you think about the training you were receiving to join the TCE program?

Matt


 
 

Hello, I am a past volunteer at Campus California, and I would like to share with you what I was doing. I arrived in California a few months before my 6 month prep-period to fundraise my program fee. I arrived excited and ready to work on the building. I had a blast! Tomas and Ruth are so nice and easy to get along with, they made moving to a new town really enjoyable. I began work on the building quite soon after I arrived and learned so much!! I was drywalling, laying down ceramic tile and putting in insulation. I hadn't done anything like that before. It was hard work, but that's what construction is! Living closely with people was also an experience and one that I cherish. Now that I am home I really miss having people around to interact with most of the time. I took my share of the responsibility for cooking and cleaning and that was perfectly fine. I learned to cook for1 2 people at once and made some amazing meals! I have never eaten so well in my life! A note on this site complained about the $3 per day, but I ate so many fruits and vegetables at every meal, you can teach me how to eat on $3 any day! I'm still trying to remember the recipes from the school to cook for my family! I left the school becuase I didn't enjoy fundraising at all, though some of the other participants really like it. You're speaking directly to people, and people on the street really respond. I would like to point out something that I noticed in some of the articles on this site. They are written by people who have gone throught he program. I think it's strange that these people complained about the program from the begining, yet still completed it. Obviousley, if you are working in a position that you are not happy in for a year, then your time spent will seem horrible to you and seem like a waste. That will happen with any job. Personally, I did not witness any brainwashing, nor believe it exists at the campus. When I told everyone that I was leaving, they were of course disappointed, but were very, very, kind. Nobody tried to 'brainwash' me into staying. I had some great times in California. Your free time is your own, and frequently a group of us would go on an amazing hike to a lake or waterfall and spend the afternnon outside. I hope that anyone interested in joining and has looked at this site will also go to an info weekend at one of the schools - this is not a committment to join! Whatever you do, you will get both sides of the story. If you have any questions, I will try to answer them. Thanks for this opportunity to tell people about my time in California. Amy.


 
 

Question...

Why do you call the Page Tvind alert? If it is obviously that Tvind is just an organisation of the TG. The Schools have properly not much to do with the TG. I would say that you rename the Page to www.TGALERT.org.uk and after wards do a little more for the Site... i mean.. just the look of it makes me almost Puke...

Bye then. (Anonymous)


 
 

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Reply from Frsig

In respond to the contribution bellow this:

First of all: The questions raised by me, has been raised by several others including many former members of TG.

Second: Ofcouse the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization. (I use the term "tvind" to cover all TG's activities, and because it was in this city that the organisation started out.)

And for the record: I'am happy that you try to go into and open dialog, but do not not find your argumentation creditable. Explanation follows:

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) It is not impossible to answer this question. What is interesting in your attempt to answer the question is that you indirectly admit, that the world of TG can be quiete confussing, since everybody find it hard to keep track of what is going on: The travelling highschool is just one of many "tvind" coporations, with the poupose to recrutte vollenters to humana projects, like forexampel the TCE-projet. And the humana-projects that the volenters join after they have left the travelling highschools, is the projects that should be evalueated, but tvind will not allow it, and the "books" are not accesable for outsideres - like they are in 99 pct of non-profit organisations.

WHY IS THAT?

b) It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others., and it is important secure such foundations are not misused, since it can harm the work of other well aid organisations. If money from this foundations are used to start up what you call " PRIVATE INITIATIVES" you are undermining the work of other aid-organisations, and a serious crime to humanity has been comitted.

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

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REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

Do you still consider it an act to

Proof please. I would like to see proof. Why should anyone here believe any of this?

I do not know if the Humanitarian fund spent money on a new wing to the winddmill at Tvind. That can be read about at www.fonden.org

If that would be the case i think that it is good that a Humanitarian fond for environment support alternative and healthy energy production.

 


 
 

To Jimmy Why did TG spend money from a huminitarian foundation to pay for a new wing to the windmill ind tvind? Please explain that?

Reply from frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

A lot of babbling here today?


 
 

Use the door?

 

If you feel yourself unhappy in the situation you are in, do something about it, either you try to solve it, talk with the responsble ones, explain what you think is wrong etc..

Or if you preffer not solving things, walk out of the door.

Very simple

I guess that werever you are, they must have an entrance door that you can use....

 


 
 

PLEASE HELP ME!

I think I am being brainwashed and I don't know how to get out from here!


 
 

Froesig: "It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others.,"

Yes, that's true, therefore we don't do whatever with the money in the fond. Each person in the TG gives 15% (taxfree) of their salary to the fond, these money are being spent for enviromental, humanitarian and scientific projects.

The rest of the money (after tax) are put together into a common pot, and what we do with those money are non of your business, but I can mention that among many things the windmill, the first TCE area, buildings and personal things.

This is money that are our private money, the fond is a different matter. and we've done with those money you can read on www.fonden.org

 

"Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes."

so you are saying that our projects are bad?? how come that Botswana has taken TCE as their national HIV/AIDS fighting programme, many more Southern African countries are considering it. In Mocambique the DNS education aint just a teacher training education, it's THE Teacher training education.

All sanitarian help we've done to minimize the spread of diseases, they don't help preventing deaths? nutrition programmes, they are starving the people?

And to once more trying to clarify the question of outside examinors for the books...

The Danish government has twice done an extended validation of our book keeping, for a cost of 1.5million crowns each time, they didn't find anything wrong. We are hiring top class "revisors" with good reputations so that people know that they are doing a good job, the law requires us to have the books validated by outside examinors, the revisors are doing that. Fonden has been under investigation for several years, and still nothing has been found to put the finger on.

And another thing, as you probably realize, if you look with a critique eye into each and every single company, organisation or any kind of employee, you can always find something to whine about, this is no exception with Tvind, but in my opinion, considering the amount of investigations that's been made, very very very few mistakes has been found, None illegal anyway, correct me if I'm wrong.....

And Tvind is just a name, as have been explained before LG has started up several different organisations, schools, companies etc... Some are non profit, some are organisations, some are schools, some are developing organisations, some are strictly companies and some are probably something else. Different rules apply for every different type.

And a question, can you please specify transparency?? Do you mean like writing a letter to Jyllandsposten each day telling exactly what we've donne, what we're going to do, how much money we've spent, how much money we've earned, how much toiletpaper that's been used in the basement toilet in Bustrup??? Specify please.... Have you tried going to one of the so called Tvind schools and ask your questions there?? Maybe you will get an answer or maybe they have work to do so they don't have time to answer your questions, go there and see for yourself. Your welcome to DNS to have a look if you want.

Jimmy

PS Maybe you should ask UN why they spend 1million GB Pound on counting charity organisations.... DS


 
 

Hello all, I just want to say hello to James, if he ever turns up again at that page. How is it going for you, here is the "stupid german teacher", who would still work as a toolmaker, if he would not be employed by DRH Tvind. If anyone wants to test me, here I am. I think, I am quite smart. Why is it, James, that you cannot write your full name in the articles, are you afraid we are comming after you? Don't worry, we are busy helpin people, we don't have time for a hunt.

Marcus Kozok DRH Tvind :)


 
 

So where do you think that he money goes? Off course they always answer the same, that is where the money goes! What do you want them to tell you but the truth?

I have been working in Norway i know their economy very well. Yes, the participants spend 6 weeks (planned) to fundraising for UFF norway, UFF Finland and UFF Sweden. The money is their property after they are raised.

This is different from for example IICD where participants raise money for the expenses connected to run an institute of that kind. Food need to be bought, airtickets paid, insurances, cars, houserent, salaries, information work etc. That is the way IICD makes their economy run. If you dont receive the money from a donor, an organization, a government you better raise the money yourself if you want it to be.

I think that you should try to study some more economics and maybe you will figure out how much it cost to run an institute of that kind. If you are interested in finding out what UFF does with the money you have had plenty of opportunities to do so. For example during your work weekend in Oslo that usually is happening for every team within the first month.

You can not just "shoot away" saying that "the moneys goes to Tvind! If you are dissatisfied with the program is one thing. That is not the same as the "money is paid under the table to Tvind". That is completely irrational.

What do you think that the Norwegain State authorized auditor is doing every year when he check through the books for the intstitute in Norway? Sleeping through it so that "Norway can channel money to some Tvind empire with a guru". Wake up. Learn how to count.

 


 
 

Hi to all. I've been in the norwegian school in hornsjo some years ago. the way tvind is earning the money is clear. students pay for all expenses that the so called "probably best school in the world" (the headmaster) has. then, a lot of their time the students spend by selling post cards. the money they earn goes go tvind. there is no real teaching on this mountain there. most of the day students teaching theirselves. you learn nothing what you really need in africa to help. if you ask where the money goes to, you always here the same: to humana people to people. but where does it go then. well ... back to tvind. that's what I found out after leaving that place there. I made researches in different places such as banks, universities and so on.


 
 

Please be more specific!


 
 

We are living in a diverse world. Some do not like that. We are living in a world where you "should" conform. Some do not like to conform. We are living in a world where you are learning the "truth" as something we should not understand or question. As least not if you have the "wrong opinion".

This website does not contain much of truth but the owners of the site acts like they are the truth.

 


 
 

I meant disfunctional not in the sense of not being able to accomplish anything or the intentions of the volunteers but because the whole system is placing people in impossible situations with little or no support and then blaming the individual when things don't go according to plan.


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

 


 
 

Hello Herman.

You are welcome to the info weekend at CCTG. Bring a lot of questions!!!

Greetings

CCTG


 
 

I am from CCTG and do certainly not agree that we are "disfuncional". All here are very well intended. That is true.


 
 

Amy, Glad you wrote. I agree that Tvind/TG is not "brain-washing" people although pressure to conform can be enormous. I've always thought the saddest thing about Tvind/TG is that you have so many well-intentioned people within an organization that is so disfunctional.

Herman: Good luck with the info weekend. See for yourself and remember the people at CCTG have opinions and agendas just like everyone who posts here. Just remember that the info weekend is CCTG at its best and that the reality of Humana in Africa is something entirely different as well.


 
 

Dear Amy. Thankyou for giving me some hope of starting in a team. I have decide to go for an info weekend and see for my self. This way will it be me and not other people who makes up my mind. Love Herman.


 
 

Hi Matt, I should have been more clear. I was volunteering 4 months before my training would have started and I was fundraising for my program fee. I certainly didn't have as much invested in the program as you did. If I had, I honestly couldn't say what I would have done ( although the fundraising probably would have done me in anyway). So, I also didn't start my training program. I did however see the other participants in their training period. Personally, having gone through an international development program at university, I don't think I would have had any problems with the courses besides feeling like I had done activities like them before(another reason for leaving). If I had stayed I would have used the six months as an opportunity to teach what I had learned in shcool, and gain experience in that sort of leadership role. However I did decide to leave, which obviousely means that I wasn't enjoying 100% of the program. I want to write on this site because some of the people in Etna were rather weary of the campus and I think accusations such as brainwashing and having to wash the headmasters' underwear (comment heard while there) is ridiculous and childish, and will definietly sway people from finding out more. I have not visited the other schools, but can safely say that these above did not take place in California. I totally agree with increased transparency of non-profits and do encourage people to research orgs that they are interested in fully. Amy.


 
 

Hi Amy,

Thanks for writing. First a response and then some questions. Two reasons I stayed with the program were (1) I had paid a significant chunk of money that I couldn't get back and (2) I was constantly pursing the hope that things would get better after the fund-raising period or after the building weekend or after we left the US or after we got back to the US. It keeps hope alive.

Quick questions. 1) Didn't you mind losing your program fee after you left? 2) What did you think about the training you were receiving to join the TCE program?

Matt


 
 

Hello, I am a past volunteer at Campus California, and I would like to share with you what I was doing. I arrived in California a few months before my 6 month prep-period to fundraise my program fee. I arrived excited and ready to work on the building. I had a blast! Tomas and Ruth are so nice and easy to get along with, they made moving to a new town really enjoyable. I began work on the building quite soon after I arrived and learned so much!! I was drywalling, laying down ceramic tile and putting in insulation. I hadn't done anything like that before. It was hard work, but that's what construction is! Living closely with people was also an experience and one that I cherish. Now that I am home I really miss having people around to interact with most of the time. I took my share of the responsibility for cooking and cleaning and that was perfectly fine. I learned to cook for1 2 people at once and made some amazing meals! I have never eaten so well in my life! A note on this site complained about the $3 per day, but I ate so many fruits and vegetables at every meal, you can teach me how to eat on $3 any day! I'm still trying to remember the recipes from the school to cook for my family! I left the school becuase I didn't enjoy fundraising at all, though some of the other participants really like it. You're speaking directly to people, and people on the street really respond. I would like to point out something that I noticed in some of the articles on this site. They are written by people who have gone throught he program. I think it's strange that these people complained about the program from the begining, yet still completed it. Obviousley, if you are working in a position that you are not happy in for a year, then your time spent will seem horrible to you and seem like a waste. That will happen with any job. Personally, I did not witness any brainwashing, nor believe it exists at the campus. When I told everyone that I was leaving, they were of course disappointed, but were very, very, kind. Nobody tried to 'brainwash' me into staying. I had some great times in California. Your free time is your own, and frequently a group of us would go on an amazing hike to a lake or waterfall and spend the afternnon outside. I hope that anyone interested in joining and has looked at this site will also go to an info weekend at one of the schools - this is not a committment to join! Whatever you do, you will get both sides of the story. If you have any questions, I will try to answer them. Thanks for this opportunity to tell people about my time in California. Amy.


 
 

Question...

Why do you call the Page Tvind alert? If it is obviously that Tvind is just an organisation of the TG. The Schools have properly not much to do with the TG. I would say that you rename the Page to www.TGALERT.org.uk and after wards do a little more for the Site... i mean.. just the look of it makes me almost Puke...

Bye then. (Anonymous)


 
 

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Reply from Frsig

In respond to the contribution bellow this:

First of all: The questions raised by me, has been raised by several others including many former members of TG.

Second: Ofcouse the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization. (I use the term "tvind" to cover all TG's activities, and because it was in this city that the organisation started out.)

And for the record: I'am happy that you try to go into and open dialog, but do not not find your argumentation creditable. Explanation follows:

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) It is not impossible to answer this question. What is interesting in your attempt to answer the question is that you indirectly admit, that the world of TG can be quiete confussing, since everybody find it hard to keep track of what is going on: The travelling highschool is just one of many "tvind" coporations, with the poupose to recrutte vollenters to humana projects, like forexampel the TCE-projet. And the humana-projects that the volenters join after they have left the travelling highschools, is the projects that should be evalueated, but tvind will not allow it, and the "books" are not accesable for outsideres - like they are in 99 pct of non-profit organisations.

WHY IS THAT?

b) It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others., and it is important secure such foundations are not misused, since it can harm the work of other well aid organisations. If money from this foundations are used to start up what you call " PRIVATE INITIATIVES" you are undermining the work of other aid-organisations, and a serious crime to humanity has been comitted.

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

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REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

If that would be the case i think that it is good that a Humanitarian fond for environment support alternative and healthy energy production.

 


 
 

To Jimmy Why did TG spend money from a huminitarian foundation to pay for a new wing to the windmill ind tvind? Please explain that?

Reply from frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

A lot of babbling here today?


 
 

Use the door?

 

If you feel yourself unhappy in the situation you are in, do something about it, either you try to solve it, talk with the responsble ones, explain what you think is wrong etc..

Or if you preffer not solving things, walk out of the door.

Very simple

I guess that werever you are, they must have an entrance door that you can use....

 


 
 

PLEASE HELP ME!

I think I am being brainwashed and I don't know how to get out from here!


 
 

Froesig: "It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others.,"

Yes, that's true, therefore we don't do whatever with the money in the fond. Each person in the TG gives 15% (taxfree) of their salary to the fond, these money are being spent for enviromental, humanitarian and scientific projects.

The rest of the money (after tax) are put together into a common pot, and what we do with those money are non of your business, but I can mention that among many things the windmill, the first TCE area, buildings and personal things.

This is money that are our private money, the fond is a different matter. and we've done with those money you can read on www.fonden.org

 

"Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes."

so you are saying that our projects are bad?? how come that Botswana has taken TCE as their national HIV/AIDS fighting programme, many more Southern African countries are considering it. In Mocambique the DNS education aint just a teacher training education, it's THE Teacher training education.

All sanitarian help we've done to minimize the spread of diseases, they don't help preventing deaths? nutrition programmes, they are starving the people?

And to once more trying to clarify the question of outside examinors for the books...

The Danish government has twice done an extended validation of our book keeping, for a cost of 1.5million crowns each time, they didn't find anything wrong. We are hiring top class "revisors" with good reputations so that people know that they are doing a good job, the law requires us to have the books validated by outside examinors, the revisors are doing that. Fonden has been under investigation for several years, and still nothing has been found to put the finger on.

And another thing, as you probably realize, if you look with a critique eye into each and every single company, organisation or any kind of employee, you can always find something to whine about, this is no exception with Tvind, but in my opinion, considering the amount of investigations that's been made, very very very few mistakes has been found, None illegal anyway, correct me if I'm wrong.....

And Tvind is just a name, as have been explained before LG has started up several different organisations, schools, companies etc... Some are non profit, some are organisations, some are schools, some are developing organisations, some are strictly companies and some are probably something else. Different rules apply for every different type.

And a question, can you please specify transparency?? Do you mean like writing a letter to Jyllandsposten each day telling exactly what we've donne, what we're going to do, how much money we've spent, how much money we've earned, how much toiletpaper that's been used in the basement toilet in Bustrup??? Specify please.... Have you tried going to one of the so called Tvind schools and ask your questions there?? Maybe you will get an answer or maybe they have work to do so they don't have time to answer your questions, go there and see for yourself. Your welcome to DNS to have a look if you want.

Jimmy

PS Maybe you should ask UN why they spend 1million GB Pound on counting charity organisations.... DS


 
 

Hello all, I just want to say hello to James, if he ever turns up again at that page. How is it going for you, here is the "stupid german teacher", who would still work as a toolmaker, if he would not be employed by DRH Tvind. If anyone wants to test me, here I am. I think, I am quite smart. Why is it, James, that you cannot write your full name in the articles, are you afraid we are comming after you? Don't worry, we are busy helpin people, we don't have time for a hunt.

Marcus Kozok DRH Tvind :)


 
 

So where do you think that he money goes? Off course they always answer the same, that is where the money goes! What do you want them to tell you but the truth?

I have been working in Norway i know their economy very well. Yes, the participants spend 6 weeks (planned) to fundraising for UFF norway, UFF Finland and UFF Sweden. The money is their property after they are raised.

This is different from for example IICD where participants raise money for the expenses connected to run an institute of that kind. Food need to be bought, airtickets paid, insurances, cars, houserent, salaries, information work etc. That is the way IICD makes their economy run. If you dont receive the money from a donor, an organization, a government you better raise the money yourself if you want it to be.

I think that you should try to study some more economics and maybe you will figure out how much it cost to run an institute of that kind. If you are interested in finding out what UFF does with the money you have had plenty of opportunities to do so. For example during your work weekend in Oslo that usually is happening for every team within the first month.

You can not just "shoot away" saying that "the moneys goes to Tvind! If you are dissatisfied with the program is one thing. That is not the same as the "money is paid under the table to Tvind". That is completely irrational.

What do you think that the Norwegain State authorized auditor is doing every year when he check through the books for the intstitute in Norway? Sleeping through it so that "Norway can channel money to some Tvind empire with a guru". Wake up. Learn how to count.

 


 
 

Hi to all. I've been in the norwegian school in hornsjo some years ago. the way tvind is earning the money is clear. students pay for all expenses that the so called "probably best school in the world" (the headmaster) has. then, a lot of their time the students spend by selling post cards. the money they earn goes go tvind. there is no real teaching on this mountain there. most of the day students teaching theirselves. you learn nothing what you really need in africa to help. if you ask where the money goes to, you always here the same: to humana people to people. but where does it go then. well ... back to tvind. that's what I found out after leaving that place there. I made researches in different places such as banks, universities and so on.


 
 

Please be more specific!


 
 

We are living in a diverse world. Some do not like that. We are living in a world where you "should" conform. Some do not like to conform. We are living in a world where you are learning the "truth" as something we should not understand or question. As least not if you have the "wrong opinion".

This website does not contain much of truth but the owners of the site acts like they are the truth.

 


 
 

I meant disfunctional not in the sense of not being able to accomplish anything or the intentions of the volunteers but because the whole system is placing people in impossible situations with little or no support and then blaming the individual when things don't go according to plan.


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

 


 
 

Hello Herman.

You are welcome to the info weekend at CCTG. Bring a lot of questions!!!

Greetings

CCTG


 
 

I am from CCTG and do certainly not agree that we are "disfuncional". All here are very well intended. That is true.


 
 

Amy, Glad you wrote. I agree that Tvind/TG is not "brain-washing" people although pressure to conform can be enormous. I've always thought the saddest thing about Tvind/TG is that you have so many well-intentioned people within an organization that is so disfunctional.

Herman: Good luck with the info weekend. See for yourself and remember the people at CCTG have opinions and agendas just like everyone who posts here. Just remember that the info weekend is CCTG at its best and that the reality of Humana in Africa is something entirely different as well.


 
 

Dear Amy. Thankyou for giving me some hope of starting in a team. I have decide to go for an info weekend and see for my self. This way will it be me and not other people who makes up my mind. Love Herman.


 
 

Hi Matt, I should have been more clear. I was volunteering 4 months before my training would have started and I was fundraising for my program fee. I certainly didn't have as much invested in the program as you did. If I had, I honestly couldn't say what I would have done ( although the fundraising probably would have done me in anyway). So, I also didn't start my training program. I did however see the other participants in their training period. Personally, having gone through an international development program at university, I don't think I would have had any problems with the courses besides feeling like I had done activities like them before(another reason for leaving). If I had stayed I would have used the six months as an opportunity to teach what I had learned in shcool, and gain experience in that sort of leadership role. However I did decide to leave, which obviousely means that I wasn't enjoying 100% of the program. I want to write on this site because some of the people in Etna were rather weary of the campus and I think accusations such as brainwashing and having to wash the headmasters' underwear (comment heard while there) is ridiculous and childish, and will definietly sway people from finding out more. I have not visited the other schools, but can safely say that these above did not take place in California. I totally agree with increased transparency of non-profits and do encourage people to research orgs that they are interested in fully. Amy.


 
 

Hi Amy,

Thanks for writing. First a response and then some questions. Two reasons I stayed with the program were (1) I had paid a significant chunk of money that I couldn't get back and (2) I was constantly pursing the hope that things would get better after the fund-raising period or after the building weekend or after we left the US or after we got back to the US. It keeps hope alive.

Quick questions. 1) Didn't you mind losing your program fee after you left? 2) What did you think about the training you were receiving to join the TCE program?

Matt


 
 

Hello, I am a past volunteer at Campus California, and I would like to share with you what I was doing. I arrived in California a few months before my 6 month prep-period to fundraise my program fee. I arrived excited and ready to work on the building. I had a blast! Tomas and Ruth are so nice and easy to get along with, they made moving to a new town really enjoyable. I began work on the building quite soon after I arrived and learned so much!! I was drywalling, laying down ceramic tile and putting in insulation. I hadn't done anything like that before. It was hard work, but that's what construction is! Living closely with people was also an experience and one that I cherish. Now that I am home I really miss having people around to interact with most of the time. I took my share of the responsibility for cooking and cleaning and that was perfectly fine. I learned to cook for1 2 people at once and made some amazing meals! I have never eaten so well in my life! A note on this site complained about the $3 per day, but I ate so many fruits and vegetables at every meal, you can teach me how to eat on $3 any day! I'm still trying to remember the recipes from the school to cook for my family! I left the school becuase I didn't enjoy fundraising at all, though some of the other participants really like it. You're speaking directly to people, and people on the street really respond. I would like to point out something that I noticed in some of the articles on this site. They are written by people who have gone throught he program. I think it's strange that these people complained about the program from the begining, yet still completed it. Obviousley, if you are working in a position that you are not happy in for a year, then your time spent will seem horrible to you and seem like a waste. That will happen with any job. Personally, I did not witness any brainwashing, nor believe it exists at the campus. When I told everyone that I was leaving, they were of course disappointed, but were very, very, kind. Nobody tried to 'brainwash' me into staying. I had some great times in California. Your free time is your own, and frequently a group of us would go on an amazing hike to a lake or waterfall and spend the afternnon outside. I hope that anyone interested in joining and has looked at this site will also go to an info weekend at one of the schools - this is not a committment to join! Whatever you do, you will get both sides of the story. If you have any questions, I will try to answer them. Thanks for this opportunity to tell people about my time in California. Amy.


 
 

Question...

Why do you call the Page Tvind alert? If it is obviously that Tvind is just an organisation of the TG. The Schools have properly not much to do with the TG. I would say that you rename the Page to www.TGALERT.org.uk and after wards do a little more for the Site... i mean.. just the look of it makes me almost Puke...

Bye then. (Anonymous)


 
 

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Reply from Frsig

In respond to the contribution bellow this:

First of all: The questions raised by me, has been raised by several others including many former members of TG.

Second: Ofcouse the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization. (I use the term "tvind" to cover all TG's activities, and because it was in this city that the organisation started out.)

And for the record: I'am happy that you try to go into and open dialog, but do not not find your argumentation creditable. Explanation follows:

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) It is not impossible to answer this question. What is interesting in your attempt to answer the question is that you indirectly admit, that the world of TG can be quiete confussing, since everybody find it hard to keep track of what is going on: The travelling highschool is just one of many "tvind" coporations, with the poupose to recrutte vollenters to humana projects, like forexampel the TCE-projet. And the humana-projects that the volenters join after they have left the travelling highschools, is the projects that should be evalueated, but tvind will not allow it, and the "books" are not accesable for outsideres - like they are in 99 pct of non-profit organisations.

WHY IS THAT?

b) It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others., and it is important secure such foundations are not misused, since it can harm the work of other well aid organisations. If money from this foundations are used to start up what you call " PRIVATE INITIATIVES" you are undermining the work of other aid-organisations, and a serious crime to humanity has been comitted.

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

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REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

 

To Jimmy Why did TG spend money from a huminitarian foundation to pay for a new wing to the windmill ind tvind? Please explain that?

Reply from frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

A lot of babbling here today?


 
 

Use the door?

 

If you feel yourself unhappy in the situation you are in, do something about it, either you try to solve it, talk with the responsble ones, explain what you think is wrong etc..

Or if you preffer not solving things, walk out of the door.

Very simple

I guess that werever you are, they must have an entrance door that you can use....

 


 
 

PLEASE HELP ME!

I think I am being brainwashed and I don't know how to get out from here!


 
 

Froesig: "It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others.,"

Yes, that's true, therefore we don't do whatever with the money in the fond. Each person in the TG gives 15% (taxfree) of their salary to the fond, these money are being spent for enviromental, humanitarian and scientific projects.

The rest of the money (after tax) are put together into a common pot, and what we do with those money are non of your business, but I can mention that among many things the windmill, the first TCE area, buildings and personal things.

This is money that are our private money, the fond is a different matter. and we've done with those money you can read on www.fonden.org

 

"Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes."

so you are saying that our projects are bad?? how come that Botswana has taken TCE as their national HIV/AIDS fighting programme, many more Southern African countries are considering it. In Mocambique the DNS education aint just a teacher training education, it's THE Teacher training education.

All sanitarian help we've done to minimize the spread of diseases, they don't help preventing deaths? nutrition programmes, they are starving the people?

And to once more trying to clarify the question of outside examinors for the books...

The Danish government has twice done an extended validation of our book keeping, for a cost of 1.5million crowns each time, they didn't find anything wrong. We are hiring top class "revisors" with good reputations so that people know that they are doing a good job, the law requires us to have the books validated by outside examinors, the revisors are doing that. Fonden has been under investigation for several years, and still nothing has been found to put the finger on.

And another thing, as you probably realize, if you look with a critique eye into each and every single company, organisation or any kind of employee, you can always find something to whine about, this is no exception with Tvind, but in my opinion, considering the amount of investigations that's been made, very very very few mistakes has been found, None illegal anyway, correct me if I'm wrong.....

And Tvind is just a name, as have been explained before LG has started up several different organisations, schools, companies etc... Some are non profit, some are organisations, some are schools, some are developing organisations, some are strictly companies and some are probably something else. Different rules apply for every different type.

And a question, can you please specify transparency?? Do you mean like writing a letter to Jyllandsposten each day telling exactly what we've donne, what we're going to do, how much money we've spent, how much money we've earned, how much toiletpaper that's been used in the basement toilet in Bustrup??? Specify please.... Have you tried going to one of the so called Tvind schools and ask your questions there?? Maybe you will get an answer or maybe they have work to do so they don't have time to answer your questions, go there and see for yourself. Your welcome to DNS to have a look if you want.

Jimmy

PS Maybe you should ask UN why they spend 1million GB Pound on counting charity organisations.... DS


 
 

Hello all, I just want to say hello to James, if he ever turns up again at that page. How is it going for you, here is the "stupid german teacher", who would still work as a toolmaker, if he would not be employed by DRH Tvind. If anyone wants to test me, here I am. I think, I am quite smart. Why is it, James, that you cannot write your full name in the articles, are you afraid we are comming after you? Don't worry, we are busy helpin people, we don't have time for a hunt.

Marcus Kozok DRH Tvind :)


 
 

So where do you think that he money goes? Off course they always answer the same, that is where the money goes! What do you want them to tell you but the truth?

I have been working in Norway i know their economy very well. Yes, the participants spend 6 weeks (planned) to fundraising for UFF norway, UFF Finland and UFF Sweden. The money is their property after they are raised.

This is different from for example IICD where participants raise money for the expenses connected to run an institute of that kind. Food need to be bought, airtickets paid, insurances, cars, houserent, salaries, information work etc. That is the way IICD makes their economy run. If you dont receive the money from a donor, an organization, a government you better raise the money yourself if you want it to be.

I think that you should try to study some more economics and maybe you will figure out how much it cost to run an institute of that kind. If you are interested in finding out what UFF does with the money you have had plenty of opportunities to do so. For example during your work weekend in Oslo that usually is happening for every team within the first month.

You can not just "shoot away" saying that "the moneys goes to Tvind! If you are dissatisfied with the program is one thing. That is not the same as the "money is paid under the table to Tvind". That is completely irrational.

What do you think that the Norwegain State authorized auditor is doing every year when he check through the books for the intstitute in Norway? Sleeping through it so that "Norway can channel money to some Tvind empire with a guru". Wake up. Learn how to count.

 


 
 

Hi to all. I've been in the norwegian school in hornsjo some years ago. the way tvind is earning the money is clear. students pay for all expenses that the so called "probably best school in the world" (the headmaster) has. then, a lot of their time the students spend by selling post cards. the money they earn goes go tvind. there is no real teaching on this mountain there. most of the day students teaching theirselves. you learn nothing what you really need in africa to help. if you ask where the money goes to, you always here the same: to humana people to people. but where does it go then. well ... back to tvind. that's what I found out after leaving that place there. I made researches in different places such as banks, universities and so on.


 
 

Please be more specific!


 
 

We are living in a diverse world. Some do not like that. We are living in a world where you "should" conform. Some do not like to conform. We are living in a world where you are learning the "truth" as something we should not understand or question. As least not if you have the "wrong opinion".

This website does not contain much of truth but the owners of the site acts like they are the truth.

 


 
 

I meant disfunctional not in the sense of not being able to accomplish anything or the intentions of the volunteers but because the whole system is placing people in impossible situations with little or no support and then blaming the individual when things don't go according to plan.


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

 


 
 

Hello Herman.

You are welcome to the info weekend at CCTG. Bring a lot of questions!!!

Greetings

CCTG


 
 

I am from CCTG and do certainly not agree that we are "disfuncional". All here are very well intended. That is true.


 
 

Amy, Glad you wrote. I agree that Tvind/TG is not "brain-washing" people although pressure to conform can be enormous. I've always thought the saddest thing about Tvind/TG is that you have so many well-intentioned people within an organization that is so disfunctional.

Herman: Good luck with the info weekend. See for yourself and remember the people at CCTG have opinions and agendas just like everyone who posts here. Just remember that the info weekend is CCTG at its best and that the reality of Humana in Africa is something entirely different as well.


 
 

Dear Amy. Thankyou for giving me some hope of starting in a team. I have decide to go for an info weekend and see for my self. This way will it be me and not other people who makes up my mind. Love Herman.


 
 

Hi Matt, I should have been more clear. I was volunteering 4 months before my training would have started and I was fundraising for my program fee. I certainly didn't have as much invested in the program as you did. If I had, I honestly couldn't say what I would have done ( although the fundraising probably would have done me in anyway). So, I also didn't start my training program. I did however see the other participants in their training period. Personally, having gone through an international development program at university, I don't think I would have had any problems with the courses besides feeling like I had done activities like them before(another reason for leaving). If I had stayed I would have used the six months as an opportunity to teach what I had learned in shcool, and gain experience in that sort of leadership role. However I did decide to leave, which obviousely means that I wasn't enjoying 100% of the program. I want to write on this site because some of the people in Etna were rather weary of the campus and I think accusations such as brainwashing and having to wash the headmasters' underwear (comment heard while there) is ridiculous and childish, and will definietly sway people from finding out more. I have not visited the other schools, but can safely say that these above did not take place in California. I totally agree with increased transparency of non-profits and do encourage people to research orgs that they are interested in fully. Amy.


 
 

Hi Amy,

Thanks for writing. First a response and then some questions. Two reasons I stayed with the program were (1) I had paid a significant chunk of money that I couldn't get back and (2) I was constantly pursing the hope that things would get better after the fund-raising period or after the building weekend or after we left the US or after we got back to the US. It keeps hope alive.

Quick questions. 1) Didn't you mind losing your program fee after you left? 2) What did you think about the training you were receiving to join the TCE program?

Matt


 
 

Hello, I am a past volunteer at Campus California, and I would like to share with you what I was doing. I arrived in California a few months before my 6 month prep-period to fundraise my program fee. I arrived excited and ready to work on the building. I had a blast! Tomas and Ruth are so nice and easy to get along with, they made moving to a new town really enjoyable. I began work on the building quite soon after I arrived and learned so much!! I was drywalling, laying down ceramic tile and putting in insulation. I hadn't done anything like that before. It was hard work, but that's what construction is! Living closely with people was also an experience and one that I cherish. Now that I am home I really miss having people around to interact with most of the time. I took my share of the responsibility for cooking and cleaning and that was perfectly fine. I learned to cook for1 2 people at once and made some amazing meals! I have never eaten so well in my life! A note on this site complained about the $3 per day, but I ate so many fruits and vegetables at every meal, you can teach me how to eat on $3 any day! I'm still trying to remember the recipes from the school to cook for my family! I left the school becuase I didn't enjoy fundraising at all, though some of the other participants really like it. You're speaking directly to people, and people on the street really respond. I would like to point out something that I noticed in some of the articles on this site. They are written by people who have gone throught he program. I think it's strange that these people complained about the program from the begining, yet still completed it. Obviousley, if you are working in a position that you are not happy in for a year, then your time spent will seem horrible to you and seem like a waste. That will happen with any job. Personally, I did not witness any brainwashing, nor believe it exists at the campus. When I told everyone that I was leaving, they were of course disappointed, but were very, very, kind. Nobody tried to 'brainwash' me into staying. I had some great times in California. Your free time is your own, and frequently a group of us would go on an amazing hike to a lake or waterfall and spend the afternnon outside. I hope that anyone interested in joining and has looked at this site will also go to an info weekend at one of the schools - this is not a committment to join! Whatever you do, you will get both sides of the story. If you have any questions, I will try to answer them. Thanks for this opportunity to tell people about my time in California. Amy.


 
 

Question...

Why do you call the Page Tvind alert? If it is obviously that Tvind is just an organisation of the TG. The Schools have properly not much to do with the TG. I would say that you rename the Page to www.TGALERT.org.uk and after wards do a little more for the Site... i mean.. just the look of it makes me almost Puke...

Bye then. (Anonymous)


 
 

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Reply from Frsig

In respond to the contribution bellow this:

First of all: The questions raised by me, has been raised by several others including many former members of TG.

Second: Ofcouse the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization. (I use the term "tvind" to cover all TG's activities, and because it was in this city that the organisation started out.)

And for the record: I'am happy that you try to go into and open dialog, but do not not find your argumentation creditable. Explanation follows:

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) It is not impossible to answer this question. What is interesting in your attempt to answer the question is that you indirectly admit, that the world of TG can be quiete confussing, since everybody find it hard to keep track of what is going on: The travelling highschool is just one of many "tvind" coporations, with the poupose to recrutte vollenters to humana projects, like forexampel the TCE-projet. And the humana-projects that the volenters join after they have left the travelling highschools, is the projects that should be evalueated, but tvind will not allow it, and the "books" are not accesable for outsideres - like they are in 99 pct of non-profit organisations.

WHY IS THAT?

b) It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others., and it is important secure such foundations are not misused, since it can harm the work of other well aid organisations. If money from this foundations are used to start up what you call " PRIVATE INITIATIVES" you are undermining the work of other aid-organisations, and a serious crime to humanity has been comitted.

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

lkjhkljhlkjh


 
 

REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

Reply from frosig2001@yahoo.dk

A lot of babbling here today?

Use the door?

 

If you feel yourself unhappy in the situation you are in, do something about it, either you try to solve it, talk with the responsble ones, explain what you think is wrong etc..

Or if you preffer not solving things, walk out of the door.

Very simple

I guess that werever you are, they must have an entrance door that you can use....

 


 
 

PLEASE HELP ME!

I think I am being brainwashed and I don't know how to get out from here!


 
 

Froesig: "It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others.,"

Yes, that's true, therefore we don't do whatever with the money in the fond. Each person in the TG gives 15% (taxfree) of their salary to the fond, these money are being spent for enviromental, humanitarian and scientific projects.

The rest of the money (after tax) are put together into a common pot, and what we do with those money are non of your business, but I can mention that among many things the windmill, the first TCE area, buildings and personal things.

This is money that are our private money, the fond is a different matter. and we've done with those money you can read on www.fonden.org

 

"Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes."

so you are saying that our projects are bad?? how come that Botswana has taken TCE as their national HIV/AIDS fighting programme, many more Southern African countries are considering it. In Mocambique the DNS education aint just a teacher training education, it's THE Teacher training education.

All sanitarian help we've done to minimize the spread of diseases, they don't help preventing deaths? nutrition programmes, they are starving the people?

And to once more trying to clarify the question of outside examinors for the books...

The Danish government has twice done an extended validation of our book keeping, for a cost of 1.5million crowns each time, they didn't find anything wrong. We are hiring top class "revisors" with good reputations so that people know that they are doing a good job, the law requires us to have the books validated by outside examinors, the revisors are doing that. Fonden has been under investigation for several years, and still nothing has been found to put the finger on.

And another thing, as you probably realize, if you look with a critique eye into each and every single company, organisation or any kind of employee, you can always find something to whine about, this is no exception with Tvind, but in my opinion, considering the amount of investigations that's been made, very very very few mistakes has been found, None illegal anyway, correct me if I'm wrong.....

And Tvind is just a name, as have been explained before LG has started up several different organisations, schools, companies etc... Some are non profit, some are organisations, some are schools, some are developing organisations, some are strictly companies and some are probably something else. Different rules apply for every different type.

And a question, can you please specify transparency?? Do you mean like writing a letter to Jyllandsposten each day telling exactly what we've donne, what we're going to do, how much money we've spent, how much money we've earned, how much toiletpaper that's been used in the basement toilet in Bustrup??? Specify please.... Have you tried going to one of the so called Tvind schools and ask your questions there?? Maybe you will get an answer or maybe they have work to do so they don't have time to answer your questions, go there and see for yourself. Your welcome to DNS to have a look if you want.

Jimmy

PS Maybe you should ask UN why they spend 1million GB Pound on counting charity organisations.... DS


 
 

Hello all, I just want to say hello to James, if he ever turns up again at that page. How is it going for you, here is the "stupid german teacher", who would still work as a toolmaker, if he would not be employed by DRH Tvind. If anyone wants to test me, here I am. I think, I am quite smart. Why is it, James, that you cannot write your full name in the articles, are you afraid we are comming after you? Don't worry, we are busy helpin people, we don't have time for a hunt.

Marcus Kozok DRH Tvind :)


 
 

So where do you think that he money goes? Off course they always answer the same, that is where the money goes! What do you want them to tell you but the truth?

I have been working in Norway i know their economy very well. Yes, the participants spend 6 weeks (planned) to fundraising for UFF norway, UFF Finland and UFF Sweden. The money is their property after they are raised.

This is different from for example IICD where participants raise money for the expenses connected to run an institute of that kind. Food need to be bought, airtickets paid, insurances, cars, houserent, salaries, information work etc. That is the way IICD makes their economy run. If you dont receive the money from a donor, an organization, a government you better raise the money yourself if you want it to be.

I think that you should try to study some more economics and maybe you will figure out how much it cost to run an institute of that kind. If you are interested in finding out what UFF does with the money you have had plenty of opportunities to do so. For example during your work weekend in Oslo that usually is happening for every team within the first month.

You can not just "shoot away" saying that "the moneys goes to Tvind! If you are dissatisfied with the program is one thing. That is not the same as the "money is paid under the table to Tvind". That is completely irrational.

What do you think that the Norwegain State authorized auditor is doing every year when he check through the books for the intstitute in Norway? Sleeping through it so that "Norway can channel money to some Tvind empire with a guru". Wake up. Learn how to count.

 


 
 

Hi to all. I've been in the norwegian school in hornsjo some years ago. the way tvind is earning the money is clear. students pay for all expenses that the so called "probably best school in the world" (the headmaster) has. then, a lot of their time the students spend by selling post cards. the money they earn goes go tvind. there is no real teaching on this mountain there. most of the day students teaching theirselves. you learn nothing what you really need in africa to help. if you ask where the money goes to, you always here the same: to humana people to people. but where does it go then. well ... back to tvind. that's what I found out after leaving that place there. I made researches in different places such as banks, universities and so on.


 
 

Please be more specific!


 
 

We are living in a diverse world. Some do not like that. We are living in a world where you "should" conform. Some do not like to conform. We are living in a world where you are learning the "truth" as something we should not understand or question. As least not if you have the "wrong opinion".

This website does not contain much of truth but the owners of the site acts like they are the truth.

 


 
 

I meant disfunctional not in the sense of not being able to accomplish anything or the intentions of the volunteers but because the whole system is placing people in impossible situations with little or no support and then blaming the individual when things don't go according to plan.


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

 


 
 

Hello Herman.

You are welcome to the info weekend at CCTG. Bring a lot of questions!!!

Greetings

CCTG


 
 

I am from CCTG and do certainly not agree that we are "disfuncional". All here are very well intended. That is true.


 
 

Amy, Glad you wrote. I agree that Tvind/TG is not "brain-washing" people although pressure to conform can be enormous. I've always thought the saddest thing about Tvind/TG is that you have so many well-intentioned people within an organization that is so disfunctional.

Herman: Good luck with the info weekend. See for yourself and remember the people at CCTG have opinions and agendas just like everyone who posts here. Just remember that the info weekend is CCTG at its best and that the reality of Humana in Africa is something entirely different as well.


 
 

Dear Amy. Thankyou for giving me some hope of starting in a team. I have decide to go for an info weekend and see for my self. This way will it be me and not other people who makes up my mind. Love Herman.


 
 

Hi Matt, I should have been more clear. I was volunteering 4 months before my training would have started and I was fundraising for my program fee. I certainly didn't have as much invested in the program as you did. If I had, I honestly couldn't say what I would have done ( although the fundraising probably would have done me in anyway). So, I also didn't start my training program. I did however see the other participants in their training period. Personally, having gone through an international development program at university, I don't think I would have had any problems with the courses besides feeling like I had done activities like them before(another reason for leaving). If I had stayed I would have used the six months as an opportunity to teach what I had learned in shcool, and gain experience in that sort of leadership role. However I did decide to leave, which obviousely means that I wasn't enjoying 100% of the program. I want to write on this site because some of the people in Etna were rather weary of the campus and I think accusations such as brainwashing and having to wash the headmasters' underwear (comment heard while there) is ridiculous and childish, and will definietly sway people from finding out more. I have not visited the other schools, but can safely say that these above did not take place in California. I totally agree with increased transparency of non-profits and do encourage people to research orgs that they are interested in fully. Amy.


 
 

Hi Amy,

Thanks for writing. First a response and then some questions. Two reasons I stayed with the program were (1) I had paid a significant chunk of money that I couldn't get back and (2) I was constantly pursing the hope that things would get better after the fund-raising period or after the building weekend or after we left the US or after we got back to the US. It keeps hope alive.

Quick questions. 1) Didn't you mind losing your program fee after you left? 2) What did you think about the training you were receiving to join the TCE program?

Matt


 
 

Hello, I am a past volunteer at Campus California, and I would like to share with you what I was doing. I arrived in California a few months before my 6 month prep-period to fundraise my program fee. I arrived excited and ready to work on the building. I had a blast! Tomas and Ruth are so nice and easy to get along with, they made moving to a new town really enjoyable. I began work on the building quite soon after I arrived and learned so much!! I was drywalling, laying down ceramic tile and putting in insulation. I hadn't done anything like that before. It was hard work, but that's what construction is! Living closely with people was also an experience and one that I cherish. Now that I am home I really miss having people around to interact with most of the time. I took my share of the responsibility for cooking and cleaning and that was perfectly fine. I learned to cook for1 2 people at once and made some amazing meals! I have never eaten so well in my life! A note on this site complained about the $3 per day, but I ate so many fruits and vegetables at every meal, you can teach me how to eat on $3 any day! I'm still trying to remember the recipes from the school to cook for my family! I left the school becuase I didn't enjoy fundraising at all, though some of the other participants really like it. You're speaking directly to people, and people on the street really respond. I would like to point out something that I noticed in some of the articles on this site. They are written by people who have gone throught he program. I think it's strange that these people complained about the program from the begining, yet still completed it. Obviousley, if you are working in a position that you are not happy in for a year, then your time spent will seem horrible to you and seem like a waste. That will happen with any job. Personally, I did not witness any brainwashing, nor believe it exists at the campus. When I told everyone that I was leaving, they were of course disappointed, but were very, very, kind. Nobody tried to 'brainwash' me into staying. I had some great times in California. Your free time is your own, and frequently a group of us would go on an amazing hike to a lake or waterfall and spend the afternnon outside. I hope that anyone interested in joining and has looked at this site will also go to an info weekend at one of the schools - this is not a committment to join! Whatever you do, you will get both sides of the story. If you have any questions, I will try to answer them. Thanks for this opportunity to tell people about my time in California. Amy.


 
 

Question...

Why do you call the Page Tvind alert? If it is obviously that Tvind is just an organisation of the TG. The Schools have properly not much to do with the TG. I would say that you rename the Page to www.TGALERT.org.uk and after wards do a little more for the Site... i mean.. just the look of it makes me almost Puke...

Bye then. (Anonymous)


 
 

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Reply from Frsig

In respond to the contribution bellow this:

First of all: The questions raised by me, has been raised by several others including many former members of TG.

Second: Ofcouse the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization. (I use the term "tvind" to cover all TG's activities, and because it was in this city that the organisation started out.)

And for the record: I'am happy that you try to go into and open dialog, but do not not find your argumentation creditable. Explanation follows:

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) It is not impossible to answer this question. What is interesting in your attempt to answer the question is that you indirectly admit, that the world of TG can be quiete confussing, since everybody find it hard to keep track of what is going on: The travelling highschool is just one of many "tvind" coporations, with the poupose to recrutte vollenters to humana projects, like forexampel the TCE-projet. And the humana-projects that the volenters join after they have left the travelling highschools, is the projects that should be evalueated, but tvind will not allow it, and the "books" are not accesable for outsideres - like they are in 99 pct of non-profit organisations.

WHY IS THAT?

b) It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others., and it is important secure such foundations are not misused, since it can harm the work of other well aid organisations. If money from this foundations are used to start up what you call " PRIVATE INITIATIVES" you are undermining the work of other aid-organisations, and a serious crime to humanity has been comitted.

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

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REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

We encourage you to research each topic for yourself: check out all the links, especially the ones that seem contrary to your views; question the motivation of the writer and publisher; and form your own opinion about the information that is being presented. We suggest that you treat all other news/information outlets in the same way - the media have strong biases which directly affect the way in which news and information is presented to you - and very often that leads to disinformation.


 
 

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

 

If you feel yourself unhappy in the situation you are in, do something about it, either you try to solve it, talk with the responsble ones, explain what you think is wrong etc..

Or if you preffer not solving things, walk out of the door.

Very simple

I guess that werever you are, they must have an entrance door that you can use....

 


 
 

PLEASE HELP ME!

I think I am being brainwashed and I don't know how to get out from here!


 
 

Froesig: "It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others.,"

Yes, that's true, therefore we don't do whatever with the money in the fond. Each person in the TG gives 15% (taxfree) of their salary to the fond, these money are being spent for enviromental, humanitarian and scientific projects.

The rest of the money (after tax) are put together into a common pot, and what we do with those money are non of your business, but I can mention that among many things the windmill, the first TCE area, buildings and personal things.

This is money that are our private money, the fond is a different matter. and we've done with those money you can read on www.fonden.org

 

"Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes."

so you are saying that our projects are bad?? how come that Botswana has taken TCE as their national HIV/AIDS fighting programme, many more Southern African countries are considering it. In Mocambique the DNS education aint just a teacher training education, it's THE Teacher training education.

All sanitarian help we've done to minimize the spread of diseases, they don't help preventing deaths? nutrition programmes, they are starving the people?

And to once more trying to clarify the question of outside examinors for the books...

The Danish government has twice done an extended validation of our book keeping, for a cost of 1.5million crowns each time, they didn't find anything wrong. We are hiring top class "revisors" with good reputations so that people know that they are doing a good job, the law requires us to have the books validated by outside examinors, the revisors are doing that. Fonden has been under investigation for several years, and still nothing has been found to put the finger on.

And another thing, as you probably realize, if you look with a critique eye into each and every single company, organisation or any kind of employee, you can always find something to whine about, this is no exception with Tvind, but in my opinion, considering the amount of investigations that's been made, very very very few mistakes has been found, None illegal anyway, correct me if I'm wrong.....

And Tvind is just a name, as have been explained before LG has started up several different organisations, schools, companies etc... Some are non profit, some are organisations, some are schools, some are developing organisations, some are strictly companies and some are probably something else. Different rules apply for every different type.

And a question, can you please specify transparency?? Do you mean like writing a letter to Jyllandsposten each day telling exactly what we've donne, what we're going to do, how much money we've spent, how much money we've earned, how much toiletpaper that's been used in the basement toilet in Bustrup??? Specify please.... Have you tried going to one of the so called Tvind schools and ask your questions there?? Maybe you will get an answer or maybe they have work to do so they don't have time to answer your questions, go there and see for yourself. Your welcome to DNS to have a look if you want.

Jimmy

PS Maybe you should ask UN why they spend 1million GB Pound on counting charity organisations.... DS


 
 

Hello all, I just want to say hello to James, if he ever turns up again at that page. How is it going for you, here is the "stupid german teacher", who would still work as a toolmaker, if he would not be employed by DRH Tvind. If anyone wants to test me, here I am. I think, I am quite smart. Why is it, James, that you cannot write your full name in the articles, are you afraid we are comming after you? Don't worry, we are busy helpin people, we don't have time for a hunt.

Marcus Kozok DRH Tvind :)


 
 

So where do you think that he money goes? Off course they always answer the same, that is where the money goes! What do you want them to tell you but the truth?

I have been working in Norway i know their economy very well. Yes, the participants spend 6 weeks (planned) to fundraising for UFF norway, UFF Finland and UFF Sweden. The money is their property after they are raised.

This is different from for example IICD where participants raise money for the expenses connected to run an institute of that kind. Food need to be bought, airtickets paid, insurances, cars, houserent, salaries, information work etc. That is the way IICD makes their economy run. If you dont receive the money from a donor, an organization, a government you better raise the money yourself if you want it to be.

I think that you should try to study some more economics and maybe you will figure out how much it cost to run an institute of that kind. If you are interested in finding out what UFF does with the money you have had plenty of opportunities to do so. For example during your work weekend in Oslo that usually is happening for every team within the first month.

You can not just "shoot away" saying that "the moneys goes to Tvind! If you are dissatisfied with the program is one thing. That is not the same as the "money is paid under the table to Tvind". That is completely irrational.

What do you think that the Norwegain State authorized auditor is doing every year when he check through the books for the intstitute in Norway? Sleeping through it so that "Norway can channel money to some Tvind empire with a guru". Wake up. Learn how to count.

 


 
 

Hi to all. I've been in the norwegian school in hornsjo some years ago. the way tvind is earning the money is clear. students pay for all expenses that the so called "probably best school in the world" (the headmaster) has. then, a lot of their time the students spend by selling post cards. the money they earn goes go tvind. there is no real teaching on this mountain there. most of the day students teaching theirselves. you learn nothing what you really need in africa to help. if you ask where the money goes to, you always here the same: to humana people to people. but where does it go then. well ... back to tvind. that's what I found out after leaving that place there. I made researches in different places such as banks, universities and so on.


 
 

Please be more specific!


 
 

We are living in a diverse world. Some do not like that. We are living in a world where you "should" conform. Some do not like to conform. We are living in a world where you are learning the "truth" as something we should not understand or question. As least not if you have the "wrong opinion".

This website does not contain much of truth but the owners of the site acts like they are the truth.

 


 
 

I meant disfunctional not in the sense of not being able to accomplish anything or the intentions of the volunteers but because the whole system is placing people in impossible situations with little or no support and then blaming the individual when things don't go according to plan.


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

 


 
 

Hello Herman.

You are welcome to the info weekend at CCTG. Bring a lot of questions!!!

Greetings

CCTG


 
 

I am from CCTG and do certainly not agree that we are "disfuncional". All here are very well intended. That is true.


 
 

Amy, Glad you wrote. I agree that Tvind/TG is not "brain-washing" people although pressure to conform can be enormous. I've always thought the saddest thing about Tvind/TG is that you have so many well-intentioned people within an organization that is so disfunctional.

Herman: Good luck with the info weekend. See for yourself and remember the people at CCTG have opinions and agendas just like everyone who posts here. Just remember that the info weekend is CCTG at its best and that the reality of Humana in Africa is something entirely different as well.


 
 

Dear Amy. Thankyou for giving me some hope of starting in a team. I have decide to go for an info weekend and see for my self. This way will it be me and not other people who makes up my mind. Love Herman.


 
 

Hi Matt, I should have been more clear. I was volunteering 4 months before my training would have started and I was fundraising for my program fee. I certainly didn't have as much invested in the program as you did. If I had, I honestly couldn't say what I would have done ( although the fundraising probably would have done me in anyway). So, I also didn't start my training program. I did however see the other participants in their training period. Personally, having gone through an international development program at university, I don't think I would have had any problems with the courses besides feeling like I had done activities like them before(another reason for leaving). If I had stayed I would have used the six months as an opportunity to teach what I had learned in shcool, and gain experience in that sort of leadership role. However I did decide to leave, which obviousely means that I wasn't enjoying 100% of the program. I want to write on this site because some of the people in Etna were rather weary of the campus and I think accusations such as brainwashing and having to wash the headmasters' underwear (comment heard while there) is ridiculous and childish, and will definietly sway people from finding out more. I have not visited the other schools, but can safely say that these above did not take place in California. I totally agree with increased transparency of non-profits and do encourage people to research orgs that they are interested in fully. Amy.


 
 

Hi Amy,

Thanks for writing. First a response and then some questions. Two reasons I stayed with the program were (1) I had paid a significant chunk of money that I couldn't get back and (2) I was constantly pursing the hope that things would get better after the fund-raising period or after the building weekend or after we left the US or after we got back to the US. It keeps hope alive.

Quick questions. 1) Didn't you mind losing your program fee after you left? 2) What did you think about the training you were receiving to join the TCE program?

Matt


 
 

Hello, I am a past volunteer at Campus California, and I would like to share with you what I was doing. I arrived in California a few months before my 6 month prep-period to fundraise my program fee. I arrived excited and ready to work on the building. I had a blast! Tomas and Ruth are so nice and easy to get along with, they made moving to a new town really enjoyable. I began work on the building quite soon after I arrived and learned so much!! I was drywalling, laying down ceramic tile and putting in insulation. I hadn't done anything like that before. It was hard work, but that's what construction is! Living closely with people was also an experience and one that I cherish. Now that I am home I really miss having people around to interact with most of the time. I took my share of the responsibility for cooking and cleaning and that was perfectly fine. I learned to cook for1 2 people at once and made some amazing meals! I have never eaten so well in my life! A note on this site complained about the $3 per day, but I ate so many fruits and vegetables at every meal, you can teach me how to eat on $3 any day! I'm still trying to remember the recipes from the school to cook for my family! I left the school becuase I didn't enjoy fundraising at all, though some of the other participants really like it. You're speaking directly to people, and people on the street really respond. I would like to point out something that I noticed in some of the articles on this site. They are written by people who have gone throught he program. I think it's strange that these people complained about the program from the begining, yet still completed it. Obviousley, if you are working in a position that you are not happy in for a year, then your time spent will seem horrible to you and seem like a waste. That will happen with any job. Personally, I did not witness any brainwashing, nor believe it exists at the campus. When I told everyone that I was leaving, they were of course disappointed, but were very, very, kind. Nobody tried to 'brainwash' me into staying. I had some great times in California. Your free time is your own, and frequently a group of us would go on an amazing hike to a lake or waterfall and spend the afternnon outside. I hope that anyone interested in joining and has looked at this site will also go to an info weekend at one of the schools - this is not a committment to join! Whatever you do, you will get both sides of the story. If you have any questions, I will try to answer them. Thanks for this opportunity to tell people about my time in California. Amy.


 
 

Question...

Why do you call the Page Tvind alert? If it is obviously that Tvind is just an organisation of the TG. The Schools have properly not much to do with the TG. I would say that you rename the Page to www.TGALERT.org.uk and after wards do a little more for the Site... i mean.. just the look of it makes me almost Puke...

Bye then. (Anonymous)


 
 

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Reply from Frsig

In respond to the contribution bellow this:

First of all: The questions raised by me, has been raised by several others including many former members of TG.

Second: Ofcouse the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization. (I use the term "tvind" to cover all TG's activities, and because it was in this city that the organisation started out.)

And for the record: I'am happy that you try to go into and open dialog, but do not not find your argumentation creditable. Explanation follows:

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) It is not impossible to answer this question. What is interesting in your attempt to answer the question is that you indirectly admit, that the world of TG can be quiete confussing, since everybody find it hard to keep track of what is going on: The travelling highschool is just one of many "tvind" coporations, with the poupose to recrutte vollenters to humana projects, like forexampel the TCE-projet. And the humana-projects that the volenters join after they have left the travelling highschools, is the projects that should be evalueated, but tvind will not allow it, and the "books" are not accesable for outsideres - like they are in 99 pct of non-profit organisations.

WHY IS THAT?

b) It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others., and it is important secure such foundations are not misused, since it can harm the work of other well aid organisations. If money from this foundations are used to start up what you call " PRIVATE INITIATIVES" you are undermining the work of other aid-organisations, and a serious crime to humanity has been comitted.

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

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REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

Or if you preffer not solving things, walk out of the door.

Very simple

I guess that werever you are, they must have an entrance door that you can use....

 


 
 

PLEASE HELP ME!

I think I am being brainwashed and I don't know how to get out from here!


 
 

Froesig: "It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others.,"

Yes, that's true, therefore we don't do whatever with the money in the fond. Each person in the TG gives 15% (taxfree) of their salary to the fond, these money are being spent for enviromental, humanitarian and scientific projects.

The rest of the money (after tax) are put together into a common pot, and what we do with those money are non of your business, but I can mention that among many things the windmill, the first TCE area, buildings and personal things.

This is money that are our private money, the fond is a different matter. and we've done with those money you can read on www.fonden.org

 

"Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes."

so you are saying that our projects are bad?? how come that Botswana has taken TCE as their national HIV/AIDS fighting programme, many more Southern African countries are considering it. In Mocambique the DNS education aint just a teacher training education, it's THE Teacher training education.

All sanitarian help we've done to minimize the spread of diseases, they don't help preventing deaths? nutrition programmes, they are starving the people?

And to once more trying to clarify the question of outside examinors for the books...

The Danish government has twice done an extended validation of our book keeping, for a cost of 1.5million crowns each time, they didn't find anything wrong. We are hiring top class "revisors" with good reputations so that people know that they are doing a good job, the law requires us to have the books validated by outside examinors, the revisors are doing that. Fonden has been under investigation for several years, and still nothing has been found to put the finger on.

And another thing, as you probably realize, if you look with a critique eye into each and every single company, organisation or any kind of employee, you can always find something to whine about, this is no exception with Tvind, but in my opinion, considering the amount of investigations that's been made, very very very few mistakes has been found, None illegal anyway, correct me if I'm wrong.....

And Tvind is just a name, as have been explained before LG has started up several different organisations, schools, companies etc... Some are non profit, some are organisations, some are schools, some are developing organisations, some are strictly companies and some are probably something else. Different rules apply for every different type.

And a question, can you please specify transparency?? Do you mean like writing a letter to Jyllandsposten each day telling exactly what we've donne, what we're going to do, how much money we've spent, how much money we've earned, how much toiletpaper that's been used in the basement toilet in Bustrup??? Specify please.... Have you tried going to one of the so called Tvind schools and ask your questions there?? Maybe you will get an answer or maybe they have work to do so they don't have time to answer your questions, go there and see for yourself. Your welcome to DNS to have a look if you want.

Jimmy

PS Maybe you should ask UN why they spend 1million GB Pound on counting charity organisations.... DS


 
 

Hello all, I just want to say hello to James, if he ever turns up again at that page. How is it going for you, here is the "stupid german teacher", who would still work as a toolmaker, if he would not be employed by DRH Tvind. If anyone wants to test me, here I am. I think, I am quite smart. Why is it, James, that you cannot write your full name in the articles, are you afraid we are comming after you? Don't worry, we are busy helpin people, we don't have time for a hunt.

Marcus Kozok DRH Tvind :)


 
 

So where do you think that he money goes? Off course they always answer the same, that is where the money goes! What do you want them to tell you but the truth?

I have been working in Norway i know their economy very well. Yes, the participants spend 6 weeks (planned) to fundraising for UFF norway, UFF Finland and UFF Sweden. The money is their property after they are raised.

This is different from for example IICD where participants raise money for the expenses connected to run an institute of that kind. Food need to be bought, airtickets paid, insurances, cars, houserent, salaries, information work etc. That is the way IICD makes their economy run. If you dont receive the money from a donor, an organization, a government you better raise the money yourself if you want it to be.

I think that you should try to study some more economics and maybe you will figure out how much it cost to run an institute of that kind. If you are interested in finding out what UFF does with the money you have had plenty of opportunities to do so. For example during your work weekend in Oslo that usually is happening for every team within the first month.

You can not just "shoot away" saying that "the moneys goes to Tvind! If you are dissatisfied with the program is one thing. That is not the same as the "money is paid under the table to Tvind". That is completely irrational.

What do you think that the Norwegain State authorized auditor is doing every year when he check through the books for the intstitute in Norway? Sleeping through it so that "Norway can channel money to some Tvind empire with a guru". Wake up. Learn how to count.

 


 
 

Hi to all. I've been in the norwegian school in hornsjo some years ago. the way tvind is earning the money is clear. students pay for all expenses that the so called "probably best school in the world" (the headmaster) has. then, a lot of their time the students spend by selling post cards. the money they earn goes go tvind. there is no real teaching on this mountain there. most of the day students teaching theirselves. you learn nothing what you really need in africa to help. if you ask where the money goes to, you always here the same: to humana people to people. but where does it go then. well ... back to tvind. that's what I found out after leaving that place there. I made researches in different places such as banks, universities and so on.


 
 

Please be more specific!


 
 

We are living in a diverse world. Some do not like that. We are living in a world where you "should" conform. Some do not like to conform. We are living in a world where you are learning the "truth" as something we should not understand or question. As least not if you have the "wrong opinion".

This website does not contain much of truth but the owners of the site acts like they are the truth.

 


 
 

I meant disfunctional not in the sense of not being able to accomplish anything or the intentions of the volunteers but because the whole system is placing people in impossible situations with little or no support and then blaming the individual when things don't go according to plan.


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

 


 
 

Hello Herman.

You are welcome to the info weekend at CCTG. Bring a lot of questions!!!

Greetings

CCTG


 
 

I am from CCTG and do certainly not agree that we are "disfuncional". All here are very well intended. That is true.


 
 

Amy, Glad you wrote. I agree that Tvind/TG is not "brain-washing" people although pressure to conform can be enormous. I've always thought the saddest thing about Tvind/TG is that you have so many well-intentioned people within an organization that is so disfunctional.

Herman: Good luck with the info weekend. See for yourself and remember the people at CCTG have opinions and agendas just like everyone who posts here. Just remember that the info weekend is CCTG at its best and that the reality of Humana in Africa is something entirely different as well.


 
 

Dear Amy. Thankyou for giving me some hope of starting in a team. I have decide to go for an info weekend and see for my self. This way will it be me and not other people who makes up my mind. Love Herman.


 
 

Hi Matt, I should have been more clear. I was volunteering 4 months before my training would have started and I was fundraising for my program fee. I certainly didn't have as much invested in the program as you did. If I had, I honestly couldn't say what I would have done ( although the fundraising probably would have done me in anyway). So, I also didn't start my training program. I did however see the other participants in their training period. Personally, having gone through an international development program at university, I don't think I would have had any problems with the courses besides feeling like I had done activities like them before(another reason for leaving). If I had stayed I would have used the six months as an opportunity to teach what I had learned in shcool, and gain experience in that sort of leadership role. However I did decide to leave, which obviousely means that I wasn't enjoying 100% of the program. I want to write on this site because some of the people in Etna were rather weary of the campus and I think accusations such as brainwashing and having to wash the headmasters' underwear (comment heard while there) is ridiculous and childish, and will definietly sway people from finding out more. I have not visited the other schools, but can safely say that these above did not take place in California. I totally agree with increased transparency of non-profits and do encourage people to research orgs that they are interested in fully. Amy.


 
 

Hi Amy,

Thanks for writing. First a response and then some questions. Two reasons I stayed with the program were (1) I had paid a significant chunk of money that I couldn't get back and (2) I was constantly pursing the hope that things would get better after the fund-raising period or after the building weekend or after we left the US or after we got back to the US. It keeps hope alive.

Quick questions. 1) Didn't you mind losing your program fee after you left? 2) What did you think about the training you were receiving to join the TCE program?

Matt


 
 

Hello, I am a past volunteer at Campus California, and I would like to share with you what I was doing. I arrived in California a few months before my 6 month prep-period to fundraise my program fee. I arrived excited and ready to work on the building. I had a blast! Tomas and Ruth are so nice and easy to get along with, they made moving to a new town really enjoyable. I began work on the building quite soon after I arrived and learned so much!! I was drywalling, laying down ceramic tile and putting in insulation. I hadn't done anything like that before. It was hard work, but that's what construction is! Living closely with people was also an experience and one that I cherish. Now that I am home I really miss having people around to interact with most of the time. I took my share of the responsibility for cooking and cleaning and that was perfectly fine. I learned to cook for1 2 people at once and made some amazing meals! I have never eaten so well in my life! A note on this site complained about the $3 per day, but I ate so many fruits and vegetables at every meal, you can teach me how to eat on $3 any day! I'm still trying to remember the recipes from the school to cook for my family! I left the school becuase I didn't enjoy fundraising at all, though some of the other participants really like it. You're speaking directly to people, and people on the street really respond. I would like to point out something that I noticed in some of the articles on this site. They are written by people who have gone throught he program. I think it's strange that these people complained about the program from the begining, yet still completed it. Obviousley, if you are working in a position that you are not happy in for a year, then your time spent will seem horrible to you and seem like a waste. That will happen with any job. Personally, I did not witness any brainwashing, nor believe it exists at the campus. When I told everyone that I was leaving, they were of course disappointed, but were very, very, kind. Nobody tried to 'brainwash' me into staying. I had some great times in California. Your free time is your own, and frequently a group of us would go on an amazing hike to a lake or waterfall and spend the afternnon outside. I hope that anyone interested in joining and has looked at this site will also go to an info weekend at one of the schools - this is not a committment to join! Whatever you do, you will get both sides of the story. If you have any questions, I will try to answer them. Thanks for this opportunity to tell people about my time in California. Amy.


 
 

Question...

Why do you call the Page Tvind alert? If it is obviously that Tvind is just an organisation of the TG. The Schools have properly not much to do with the TG. I would say that you rename the Page to www.TGALERT.org.uk and after wards do a little more for the Site... i mean.. just the look of it makes me almost Puke...

Bye then. (Anonymous)


 
 

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Reply from Frsig

In respond to the contribution bellow this:

First of all: The questions raised by me, has been raised by several others including many former members of TG.

Second: Ofcouse the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization. (I use the term "tvind" to cover all TG's activities, and because it was in this city that the organisation started out.)

And for the record: I'am happy that you try to go into and open dialog, but do not not find your argumentation creditable. Explanation follows:

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) It is not impossible to answer this question. What is interesting in your attempt to answer the question is that you indirectly admit, that the world of TG can be quiete confussing, since everybody find it hard to keep track of what is going on: The travelling highschool is just one of many "tvind" coporations, with the poupose to recrutte vollenters to humana projects, like forexampel the TCE-projet. And the humana-projects that the volenters join after they have left the travelling highschools, is the projects that should be evalueated, but tvind will not allow it, and the "books" are not accesable for outsideres - like they are in 99 pct of non-profit organisations.

WHY IS THAT?

b) It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others., and it is important secure such foundations are not misused, since it can harm the work of other well aid organisations. If money from this foundations are used to start up what you call " PRIVATE INITIATIVES" you are undermining the work of other aid-organisations, and a serious crime to humanity has been comitted.

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

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REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

Very simple

I guess that werever you are, they must have an entrance door that you can use....

 


 
 

PLEASE HELP ME!

I think I am being brainwashed and I don't know how to get out from here!


 
 

Froesig: "It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others.,"

Yes, that's true, therefore we don't do whatever with the money in the fond. Each person in the TG gives 15% (taxfree) of their salary to the fond, these money are being spent for enviromental, humanitarian and scientific projects.

The rest of the money (after tax) are put together into a common pot, and what we do with those money are non of your business, but I can mention that among many things the windmill, the first TCE area, buildings and personal things.

This is money that are our private money, the fond is a different matter. and we've done with those money you can read on www.fonden.org

 

"Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes."

so you are saying that our projects are bad?? how come that Botswana has taken TCE as their national HIV/AIDS fighting programme, many more Southern African countries are considering it. In Mocambique the DNS education aint just a teacher training education, it's THE Teacher training education.

All sanitarian help we've done to minimize the spread of diseases, they don't help preventing deaths? nutrition programmes, they are starving the people?

And to once more trying to clarify the question of outside examinors for the books...

The Danish government has twice done an extended validation of our book keeping, for a cost of 1.5million crowns each time, they didn't find anything wrong. We are hiring top class "revisors" with good reputations so that people know that they are doing a good job, the law requires us to have the books validated by outside examinors, the revisors are doing that. Fonden has been under investigation for several years, and still nothing has been found to put the finger on.

And another thing, as you probably realize, if you look with a critique eye into each and every single company, organisation or any kind of employee, you can always find something to whine about, this is no exception with Tvind, but in my opinion, considering the amount of investigations that's been made, very very very few mistakes has been found, None illegal anyway, correct me if I'm wrong.....

And Tvind is just a name, as have been explained before LG has started up several different organisations, schools, companies etc... Some are non profit, some are organisations, some are schools, some are developing organisations, some are strictly companies and some are probably something else. Different rules apply for every different type.

And a question, can you please specify transparency?? Do you mean like writing a letter to Jyllandsposten each day telling exactly what we've donne, what we're going to do, how much money we've spent, how much money we've earned, how much toiletpaper that's been used in the basement toilet in Bustrup??? Specify please.... Have you tried going to one of the so called Tvind schools and ask your questions there?? Maybe you will get an answer or maybe they have work to do so they don't have time to answer your questions, go there and see for yourself. Your welcome to DNS to have a look if you want.

Jimmy

PS Maybe you should ask UN why they spend 1million GB Pound on counting charity organisations.... DS


 
 

Hello all, I just want to say hello to James, if he ever turns up again at that page. How is it going for you, here is the "stupid german teacher", who would still work as a toolmaker, if he would not be employed by DRH Tvind. If anyone wants to test me, here I am. I think, I am quite smart. Why is it, James, that you cannot write your full name in the articles, are you afraid we are comming after you? Don't worry, we are busy helpin people, we don't have time for a hunt.

Marcus Kozok DRH Tvind :)


 
 

So where do you think that he money goes? Off course they always answer the same, that is where the money goes! What do you want them to tell you but the truth?

I have been working in Norway i know their economy very well. Yes, the participants spend 6 weeks (planned) to fundraising for UFF norway, UFF Finland and UFF Sweden. The money is their property after they are raised.

This is different from for example IICD where participants raise money for the expenses connected to run an institute of that kind. Food need to be bought, airtickets paid, insurances, cars, houserent, salaries, information work etc. That is the way IICD makes their economy run. If you dont receive the money from a donor, an organization, a government you better raise the money yourself if you want it to be.

I think that you should try to study some more economics and maybe you will figure out how much it cost to run an institute of that kind. If you are interested in finding out what UFF does with the money you have had plenty of opportunities to do so. For example during your work weekend in Oslo that usually is happening for every team within the first month.

You can not just "shoot away" saying that "the moneys goes to Tvind! If you are dissatisfied with the program is one thing. That is not the same as the "money is paid under the table to Tvind". That is completely irrational.

What do you think that the Norwegain State authorized auditor is doing every year when he check through the books for the intstitute in Norway? Sleeping through it so that "Norway can channel money to some Tvind empire with a guru". Wake up. Learn how to count.

 


 
 

Hi to all. I've been in the norwegian school in hornsjo some years ago. the way tvind is earning the money is clear. students pay for all expenses that the so called "probably best school in the world" (the headmaster) has. then, a lot of their time the students spend by selling post cards. the money they earn goes go tvind. there is no real teaching on this mountain there. most of the day students teaching theirselves. you learn nothing what you really need in africa to help. if you ask where the money goes to, you always here the same: to humana people to people. but where does it go then. well ... back to tvind. that's what I found out after leaving that place there. I made researches in different places such as banks, universities and so on.


 
 

Please be more specific!


 
 

We are living in a diverse world. Some do not like that. We are living in a world where you "should" conform. Some do not like to conform. We are living in a world where you are learning the "truth" as something we should not understand or question. As least not if you have the "wrong opinion".

This website does not contain much of truth but the owners of the site acts like they are the truth.

 


 
 

I meant disfunctional not in the sense of not being able to accomplish anything or the intentions of the volunteers but because the whole system is placing people in impossible situations with little or no support and then blaming the individual when things don't go according to plan.


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

 


 
 

Hello Herman.

You are welcome to the info weekend at CCTG. Bring a lot of questions!!!

Greetings

CCTG


 
 

I am from CCTG and do certainly not agree that we are "disfuncional". All here are very well intended. That is true.


 
 

Amy, Glad you wrote. I agree that Tvind/TG is not "brain-washing" people although pressure to conform can be enormous. I've always thought the saddest thing about Tvind/TG is that you have so many well-intentioned people within an organization that is so disfunctional.

Herman: Good luck with the info weekend. See for yourself and remember the people at CCTG have opinions and agendas just like everyone who posts here. Just remember that the info weekend is CCTG at its best and that the reality of Humana in Africa is something entirely different as well.


 
 

Dear Amy. Thankyou for giving me some hope of starting in a team. I have decide to go for an info weekend and see for my self. This way will it be me and not other people who makes up my mind. Love Herman.


 
 

Hi Matt, I should have been more clear. I was volunteering 4 months before my training would have started and I was fundraising for my program fee. I certainly didn't have as much invested in the program as you did. If I had, I honestly couldn't say what I would have done ( although the fundraising probably would have done me in anyway). So, I also didn't start my training program. I did however see the other participants in their training period. Personally, having gone through an international development program at university, I don't think I would have had any problems with the courses besides feeling like I had done activities like them before(another reason for leaving). If I had stayed I would have used the six months as an opportunity to teach what I had learned in shcool, and gain experience in that sort of leadership role. However I did decide to leave, which obviousely means that I wasn't enjoying 100% of the program. I want to write on this site because some of the people in Etna were rather weary of the campus and I think accusations such as brainwashing and having to wash the headmasters' underwear (comment heard while there) is ridiculous and childish, and will definietly sway people from finding out more. I have not visited the other schools, but can safely say that these above did not take place in California. I totally agree with increased transparency of non-profits and do encourage people to research orgs that they are interested in fully. Amy.


 
 

Hi Amy,

Thanks for writing. First a response and then some questions. Two reasons I stayed with the program were (1) I had paid a significant chunk of money that I couldn't get back and (2) I was constantly pursing the hope that things would get better after the fund-raising period or after the building weekend or after we left the US or after we got back to the US. It keeps hope alive.

Quick questions. 1) Didn't you mind losing your program fee after you left? 2) What did you think about the training you were receiving to join the TCE program?

Matt


 
 

Hello, I am a past volunteer at Campus California, and I would like to share with you what I was doing. I arrived in California a few months before my 6 month prep-period to fundraise my program fee. I arrived excited and ready to work on the building. I had a blast! Tomas and Ruth are so nice and easy to get along with, they made moving to a new town really enjoyable. I began work on the building quite soon after I arrived and learned so much!! I was drywalling, laying down ceramic tile and putting in insulation. I hadn't done anything like that before. It was hard work, but that's what construction is! Living closely with people was also an experience and one that I cherish. Now that I am home I really miss having people around to interact with most of the time. I took my share of the responsibility for cooking and cleaning and that was perfectly fine. I learned to cook for1 2 people at once and made some amazing meals! I have never eaten so well in my life! A note on this site complained about the $3 per day, but I ate so many fruits and vegetables at every meal, you can teach me how to eat on $3 any day! I'm still trying to remember the recipes from the school to cook for my family! I left the school becuase I didn't enjoy fundraising at all, though some of the other participants really like it. You're speaking directly to people, and people on the street really respond. I would like to point out something that I noticed in some of the articles on this site. They are written by people who have gone throught he program. I think it's strange that these people complained about the program from the begining, yet still completed it. Obviousley, if you are working in a position that you are not happy in for a year, then your time spent will seem horrible to you and seem like a waste. That will happen with any job. Personally, I did not witness any brainwashing, nor believe it exists at the campus. When I told everyone that I was leaving, they were of course disappointed, but were very, very, kind. Nobody tried to 'brainwash' me into staying. I had some great times in California. Your free time is your own, and frequently a group of us would go on an amazing hike to a lake or waterfall and spend the afternnon outside. I hope that anyone interested in joining and has looked at this site will also go to an info weekend at one of the schools - this is not a committment to join! Whatever you do, you will get both sides of the story. If you have any questions, I will try to answer them. Thanks for this opportunity to tell people about my time in California. Amy.


 
 

Question...

Why do you call the Page Tvind alert? If it is obviously that Tvind is just an organisation of the TG. The Schools have properly not much to do with the TG. I would say that you rename the Page to www.TGALERT.org.uk and after wards do a little more for the Site... i mean.. just the look of it makes me almost Puke...

Bye then. (Anonymous)


 
 

fdfgfdt


 
 

Reply from Frsig

In respond to the contribution bellow this:

First of all: The questions raised by me, has been raised by several others including many former members of TG.

Second: Ofcouse the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization. (I use the term "tvind" to cover all TG's activities, and because it was in this city that the organisation started out.)

And for the record: I'am happy that you try to go into and open dialog, but do not not find your argumentation creditable. Explanation follows:

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) It is not impossible to answer this question. What is interesting in your attempt to answer the question is that you indirectly admit, that the world of TG can be quiete confussing, since everybody find it hard to keep track of what is going on: The travelling highschool is just one of many "tvind" coporations, with the poupose to recrutte vollenters to humana projects, like forexampel the TCE-projet. And the humana-projects that the volenters join after they have left the travelling highschools, is the projects that should be evalueated, but tvind will not allow it, and the "books" are not accesable for outsideres - like they are in 99 pct of non-profit organisations.

WHY IS THAT?

b) It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others., and it is important secure such foundations are not misused, since it can harm the work of other well aid organisations. If money from this foundations are used to start up what you call " PRIVATE INITIATIVES" you are undermining the work of other aid-organisations, and a serious crime to humanity has been comitted.

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

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REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

I guess that werever you are, they must have an entrance door that you can use....

 


 
 

PLEASE HELP ME!

I think I am being brainwashed and I don't know how to get out from here!


 
 

Froesig: "It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others.,"

Yes, that's true, therefore we don't do whatever with the money in the fond. Each person in the TG gives 15% (taxfree) of their salary to the fond, these money are being spent for enviromental, humanitarian and scientific projects.

The rest of the money (after tax) are put together into a common pot, and what we do with those money are non of your business, but I can mention that among many things the windmill, the first TCE area, buildings and personal things.

This is money that are our private money, the fond is a different matter. and we've done with those money you can read on www.fonden.org

 

"Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes."

so you are saying that our projects are bad?? how come that Botswana has taken TCE as their national HIV/AIDS fighting programme, many more Southern African countries are considering it. In Mocambique the DNS education aint just a teacher training education, it's THE Teacher training education.

All sanitarian help we've done to minimize the spread of diseases, they don't help preventing deaths? nutrition programmes, they are starving the people?

And to once more trying to clarify the question of outside examinors for the books...

The Danish government has twice done an extended validation of our book keeping, for a cost of 1.5million crowns each time, they didn't find anything wrong. We are hiring top class "revisors" with good reputations so that people know that they are doing a good job, the law requires us to have the books validated by outside examinors, the revisors are doing that. Fonden has been under investigation for several years, and still nothing has been found to put the finger on.

And another thing, as you probably realize, if you look with a critique eye into each and every single company, organisation or any kind of employee, you can always find something to whine about, this is no exception with Tvind, but in my opinion, considering the amount of investigations that's been made, very very very few mistakes has been found, None illegal anyway, correct me if I'm wrong.....

And Tvind is just a name, as have been explained before LG has started up several different organisations, schools, companies etc... Some are non profit, some are organisations, some are schools, some are developing organisations, some are strictly companies and some are probably something else. Different rules apply for every different type.

And a question, can you please specify transparency?? Do you mean like writing a letter to Jyllandsposten each day telling exactly what we've donne, what we're going to do, how much money we've spent, how much money we've earned, how much toiletpaper that's been used in the basement toilet in Bustrup??? Specify please.... Have you tried going to one of the so called Tvind schools and ask your questions there?? Maybe you will get an answer or maybe they have work to do so they don't have time to answer your questions, go there and see for yourself. Your welcome to DNS to have a look if you want.

Jimmy

PS Maybe you should ask UN why they spend 1million GB Pound on counting charity organisations.... DS


 
 

Hello all, I just want to say hello to James, if he ever turns up again at that page. How is it going for you, here is the "stupid german teacher", who would still work as a toolmaker, if he would not be employed by DRH Tvind. If anyone wants to test me, here I am. I think, I am quite smart. Why is it, James, that you cannot write your full name in the articles, are you afraid we are comming after you? Don't worry, we are busy helpin people, we don't have time for a hunt.

Marcus Kozok DRH Tvind :)


 
 

So where do you think that he money goes? Off course they always answer the same, that is where the money goes! What do you want them to tell you but the truth?

I have been working in Norway i know their economy very well. Yes, the participants spend 6 weeks (planned) to fundraising for UFF norway, UFF Finland and UFF Sweden. The money is their property after they are raised.

This is different from for example IICD where participants raise money for the expenses connected to run an institute of that kind. Food need to be bought, airtickets paid, insurances, cars, houserent, salaries, information work etc. That is the way IICD makes their economy run. If you dont receive the money from a donor, an organization, a government you better raise the money yourself if you want it to be.

I think that you should try to study some more economics and maybe you will figure out how much it cost to run an institute of that kind. If you are interested in finding out what UFF does with the money you have had plenty of opportunities to do so. For example during your work weekend in Oslo that usually is happening for every team within the first month.

You can not just "shoot away" saying that "the moneys goes to Tvind! If you are dissatisfied with the program is one thing. That is not the same as the "money is paid under the table to Tvind". That is completely irrational.

What do you think that the Norwegain State authorized auditor is doing every year when he check through the books for the intstitute in Norway? Sleeping through it so that "Norway can channel money to some Tvind empire with a guru". Wake up. Learn how to count.

 


 
 

Hi to all. I've been in the norwegian school in hornsjo some years ago. the way tvind is earning the money is clear. students pay for all expenses that the so called "probably best school in the world" (the headmaster) has. then, a lot of their time the students spend by selling post cards. the money they earn goes go tvind. there is no real teaching on this mountain there. most of the day students teaching theirselves. you learn nothing what you really need in africa to help. if you ask where the money goes to, you always here the same: to humana people to people. but where does it go then. well ... back to tvind. that's what I found out after leaving that place there. I made researches in different places such as banks, universities and so on.


 
 

Please be more specific!


 
 

We are living in a diverse world. Some do not like that. We are living in a world where you "should" conform. Some do not like to conform. We are living in a world where you are learning the "truth" as something we should not understand or question. As least not if you have the "wrong opinion".

This website does not contain much of truth but the owners of the site acts like they are the truth.

 


 
 

I meant disfunctional not in the sense of not being able to accomplish anything or the intentions of the volunteers but because the whole system is placing people in impossible situations with little or no support and then blaming the individual when things don't go according to plan.


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

 


 
 

Hello Herman.

You are welcome to the info weekend at CCTG. Bring a lot of questions!!!

Greetings

CCTG


 
 

I am from CCTG and do certainly not agree that we are "disfuncional". All here are very well intended. That is true.


 
 

Amy, Glad you wrote. I agree that Tvind/TG is not "brain-washing" people although pressure to conform can be enormous. I've always thought the saddest thing about Tvind/TG is that you have so many well-intentioned people within an organization that is so disfunctional.

Herman: Good luck with the info weekend. See for yourself and remember the people at CCTG have opinions and agendas just like everyone who posts here. Just remember that the info weekend is CCTG at its best and that the reality of Humana in Africa is something entirely different as well.


 
 

Dear Amy. Thankyou for giving me some hope of starting in a team. I have decide to go for an info weekend and see for my self. This way will it be me and not other people who makes up my mind. Love Herman.


 
 

Hi Matt, I should have been more clear. I was volunteering 4 months before my training would have started and I was fundraising for my program fee. I certainly didn't have as much invested in the program as you did. If I had, I honestly couldn't say what I would have done ( although the fundraising probably would have done me in anyway). So, I also didn't start my training program. I did however see the other participants in their training period. Personally, having gone through an international development program at university, I don't think I would have had any problems with the courses besides feeling like I had done activities like them before(another reason for leaving). If I had stayed I would have used the six months as an opportunity to teach what I had learned in shcool, and gain experience in that sort of leadership role. However I did decide to leave, which obviousely means that I wasn't enjoying 100% of the program. I want to write on this site because some of the people in Etna were rather weary of the campus and I think accusations such as brainwashing and having to wash the headmasters' underwear (comment heard while there) is ridiculous and childish, and will definietly sway people from finding out more. I have not visited the other schools, but can safely say that these above did not take place in California. I totally agree with increased transparency of non-profits and do encourage people to research orgs that they are interested in fully. Amy.


 
 

Hi Amy,

Thanks for writing. First a response and then some questions. Two reasons I stayed with the program were (1) I had paid a significant chunk of money that I couldn't get back and (2) I was constantly pursing the hope that things would get better after the fund-raising period or after the building weekend or after we left the US or after we got back to the US. It keeps hope alive.

Quick questions. 1) Didn't you mind losing your program fee after you left? 2) What did you think about the training you were receiving to join the TCE program?

Matt


 
 

Hello, I am a past volunteer at Campus California, and I would like to share with you what I was doing. I arrived in California a few months before my 6 month prep-period to fundraise my program fee. I arrived excited and ready to work on the building. I had a blast! Tomas and Ruth are so nice and easy to get along with, they made moving to a new town really enjoyable. I began work on the building quite soon after I arrived and learned so much!! I was drywalling, laying down ceramic tile and putting in insulation. I hadn't done anything like that before. It was hard work, but that's what construction is! Living closely with people was also an experience and one that I cherish. Now that I am home I really miss having people around to interact with most of the time. I took my share of the responsibility for cooking and cleaning and that was perfectly fine. I learned to cook for1 2 people at once and made some amazing meals! I have never eaten so well in my life! A note on this site complained about the $3 per day, but I ate so many fruits and vegetables at every meal, you can teach me how to eat on $3 any day! I'm still trying to remember the recipes from the school to cook for my family! I left the school becuase I didn't enjoy fundraising at all, though some of the other participants really like it. You're speaking directly to people, and people on the street really respond. I would like to point out something that I noticed in some of the articles on this site. They are written by people who have gone throught he program. I think it's strange that these people complained about the program from the begining, yet still completed it. Obviousley, if you are working in a position that you are not happy in for a year, then your time spent will seem horrible to you and seem like a waste. That will happen with any job. Personally, I did not witness any brainwashing, nor believe it exists at the campus. When I told everyone that I was leaving, they were of course disappointed, but were very, very, kind. Nobody tried to 'brainwash' me into staying. I had some great times in California. Your free time is your own, and frequently a group of us would go on an amazing hike to a lake or waterfall and spend the afternnon outside. I hope that anyone interested in joining and has looked at this site will also go to an info weekend at one of the schools - this is not a committment to join! Whatever you do, you will get both sides of the story. If you have any questions, I will try to answer them. Thanks for this opportunity to tell people about my time in California. Amy.


 
 

Question...

Why do you call the Page Tvind alert? If it is obviously that Tvind is just an organisation of the TG. The Schools have properly not much to do with the TG. I would say that you rename the Page to www.TGALERT.org.uk and after wards do a little more for the Site... i mean.. just the look of it makes me almost Puke...

Bye then. (Anonymous)


 
 

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Reply from Frsig

In respond to the contribution bellow this:

First of all: The questions raised by me, has been raised by several others including many former members of TG.

Second: Ofcouse the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization. (I use the term "tvind" to cover all TG's activities, and because it was in this city that the organisation started out.)

And for the record: I'am happy that you try to go into and open dialog, but do not not find your argumentation creditable. Explanation follows:

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) It is not impossible to answer this question. What is interesting in your attempt to answer the question is that you indirectly admit, that the world of TG can be quiete confussing, since everybody find it hard to keep track of what is going on: The travelling highschool is just one of many "tvind" coporations, with the poupose to recrutte vollenters to humana projects, like forexampel the TCE-projet. And the humana-projects that the volenters join after they have left the travelling highschools, is the projects that should be evalueated, but tvind will not allow it, and the "books" are not accesable for outsideres - like they are in 99 pct of non-profit organisations.

WHY IS THAT?

b) It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others., and it is important secure such foundations are not misused, since it can harm the work of other well aid organisations. If money from this foundations are used to start up what you call " PRIVATE INITIATIVES" you are undermining the work of other aid-organisations, and a serious crime to humanity has been comitted.

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

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REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

We encourage you to research each topic for yourself: check out all the links, especially the ones that seem contrary to your views; question the motivation of the writer and publisher; and form your own opinion about the information that is being presented. We suggest that you treat all other news/information outlets in the same way - the media have strong biases which directly affect the way in which news and information is presented to you - and very often that leads to disinformation.


 
 

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

 

PLEASE HELP ME!

I think I am being brainwashed and I don't know how to get out from here!


 
 

Froesig: "It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others.,"

Yes, that's true, therefore we don't do whatever with the money in the fond. Each person in the TG gives 15% (taxfree) of their salary to the fond, these money are being spent for enviromental, humanitarian and scientific projects.

The rest of the money (after tax) are put together into a common pot, and what we do with those money are non of your business, but I can mention that among many things the windmill, the first TCE area, buildings and personal things.

This is money that are our private money, the fond is a different matter. and we've done with those money you can read on www.fonden.org

 

"Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes."

so you are saying that our projects are bad?? how come that Botswana has taken TCE as their national HIV/AIDS fighting programme, many more Southern African countries are considering it. In Mocambique the DNS education aint just a teacher training education, it's THE Teacher training education.

All sanitarian help we've done to minimize the spread of diseases, they don't help preventing deaths? nutrition programmes, they are starving the people?

And to once more trying to clarify the question of outside examinors for the books...

The Danish government has twice done an extended validation of our book keeping, for a cost of 1.5million crowns each time, they didn't find anything wrong. We are hiring top class "revisors" with good reputations so that people know that they are doing a good job, the law requires us to have the books validated by outside examinors, the revisors are doing that. Fonden has been under investigation for several years, and still nothing has been found to put the finger on.

And another thing, as you probably realize, if you look with a critique eye into each and every single company, organisation or any kind of employee, you can always find something to whine about, this is no exception with Tvind, but in my opinion, considering the amount of investigations that's been made, very very very few mistakes has been found, None illegal anyway, correct me if I'm wrong.....

And Tvind is just a name, as have been explained before LG has started up several different organisations, schools, companies etc... Some are non profit, some are organisations, some are schools, some are developing organisations, some are strictly companies and some are probably something else. Different rules apply for every different type.

And a question, can you please specify transparency?? Do you mean like writing a letter to Jyllandsposten each day telling exactly what we've donne, what we're going to do, how much money we've spent, how much money we've earned, how much toiletpaper that's been used in the basement toilet in Bustrup??? Specify please.... Have you tried going to one of the so called Tvind schools and ask your questions there?? Maybe you will get an answer or maybe they have work to do so they don't have time to answer your questions, go there and see for yourself. Your welcome to DNS to have a look if you want.

Jimmy

PS Maybe you should ask UN why they spend 1million GB Pound on counting charity organisations.... DS


 
 

Hello all, I just want to say hello to James, if he ever turns up again at that page. How is it going for you, here is the "stupid german teacher", who would still work as a toolmaker, if he would not be employed by DRH Tvind. If anyone wants to test me, here I am. I think, I am quite smart. Why is it, James, that you cannot write your full name in the articles, are you afraid we are comming after you? Don't worry, we are busy helpin people, we don't have time for a hunt.

Marcus Kozok DRH Tvind :)


 
 

So where do you think that he money goes? Off course they always answer the same, that is where the money goes! What do you want them to tell you but the truth?

I have been working in Norway i know their economy very well. Yes, the participants spend 6 weeks (planned) to fundraising for UFF norway, UFF Finland and UFF Sweden. The money is their property after they are raised.

This is different from for example IICD where participants raise money for the expenses connected to run an institute of that kind. Food need to be bought, airtickets paid, insurances, cars, houserent, salaries, information work etc. That is the way IICD makes their economy run. If you dont receive the money from a donor, an organization, a government you better raise the money yourself if you want it to be.

I think that you should try to study some more economics and maybe you will figure out how much it cost to run an institute of that kind. If you are interested in finding out what UFF does with the money you have had plenty of opportunities to do so. For example during your work weekend in Oslo that usually is happening for every team within the first month.

You can not just "shoot away" saying that "the moneys goes to Tvind! If you are dissatisfied with the program is one thing. That is not the same as the "money is paid under the table to Tvind". That is completely irrational.

What do you think that the Norwegain State authorized auditor is doing every year when he check through the books for the intstitute in Norway? Sleeping through it so that "Norway can channel money to some Tvind empire with a guru". Wake up. Learn how to count.

 


 
 

Hi to all. I've been in the norwegian school in hornsjo some years ago. the way tvind is earning the money is clear. students pay for all expenses that the so called "probably best school in the world" (the headmaster) has. then, a lot of their time the students spend by selling post cards. the money they earn goes go tvind. there is no real teaching on this mountain there. most of the day students teaching theirselves. you learn nothing what you really need in africa to help. if you ask where the money goes to, you always here the same: to humana people to people. but where does it go then. well ... back to tvind. that's what I found out after leaving that place there. I made researches in different places such as banks, universities and so on.


 
 

Please be more specific!


 
 

We are living in a diverse world. Some do not like that. We are living in a world where you "should" conform. Some do not like to conform. We are living in a world where you are learning the "truth" as something we should not understand or question. As least not if you have the "wrong opinion".

This website does not contain much of truth but the owners of the site acts like they are the truth.

 


 
 

I meant disfunctional not in the sense of not being able to accomplish anything or the intentions of the volunteers but because the whole system is placing people in impossible situations with little or no support and then blaming the individual when things don't go according to plan.


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

 


 
 

Hello Herman.

You are welcome to the info weekend at CCTG. Bring a lot of questions!!!

Greetings

CCTG


 
 

I am from CCTG and do certainly not agree that we are "disfuncional". All here are very well intended. That is true.


 
 

Amy, Glad you wrote. I agree that Tvind/TG is not "brain-washing" people although pressure to conform can be enormous. I've always thought the saddest thing about Tvind/TG is that you have so many well-intentioned people within an organization that is so disfunctional.

Herman: Good luck with the info weekend. See for yourself and remember the people at CCTG have opinions and agendas just like everyone who posts here. Just remember that the info weekend is CCTG at its best and that the reality of Humana in Africa is something entirely different as well.


 
 

Dear Amy. Thankyou for giving me some hope of starting in a team. I have decide to go for an info weekend and see for my self. This way will it be me and not other people who makes up my mind. Love Herman.


 
 

Hi Matt, I should have been more clear. I was volunteering 4 months before my training would have started and I was fundraising for my program fee. I certainly didn't have as much invested in the program as you did. If I had, I honestly couldn't say what I would have done ( although the fundraising probably would have done me in anyway). So, I also didn't start my training program. I did however see the other participants in their training period. Personally, having gone through an international development program at university, I don't think I would have had any problems with the courses besides feeling like I had done activities like them before(another reason for leaving). If I had stayed I would have used the six months as an opportunity to teach what I had learned in shcool, and gain experience in that sort of leadership role. However I did decide to leave, which obviousely means that I wasn't enjoying 100% of the program. I want to write on this site because some of the people in Etna were rather weary of the campus and I think accusations such as brainwashing and having to wash the headmasters' underwear (comment heard while there) is ridiculous and childish, and will definietly sway people from finding out more. I have not visited the other schools, but can safely say that these above did not take place in California. I totally agree with increased transparency of non-profits and do encourage people to research orgs that they are interested in fully. Amy.


 
 

Hi Amy,

Thanks for writing. First a response and then some questions. Two reasons I stayed with the program were (1) I had paid a significant chunk of money that I couldn't get back and (2) I was constantly pursing the hope that things would get better after the fund-raising period or after the building weekend or after we left the US or after we got back to the US. It keeps hope alive.

Quick questions. 1) Didn't you mind losing your program fee after you left? 2) What did you think about the training you were receiving to join the TCE program?

Matt


 
 

Hello, I am a past volunteer at Campus California, and I would like to share with you what I was doing. I arrived in California a few months before my 6 month prep-period to fundraise my program fee. I arrived excited and ready to work on the building. I had a blast! Tomas and Ruth are so nice and easy to get along with, they made moving to a new town really enjoyable. I began work on the building quite soon after I arrived and learned so much!! I was drywalling, laying down ceramic tile and putting in insulation. I hadn't done anything like that before. It was hard work, but that's what construction is! Living closely with people was also an experience and one that I cherish. Now that I am home I really miss having people around to interact with most of the time. I took my share of the responsibility for cooking and cleaning and that was perfectly fine. I learned to cook for1 2 people at once and made some amazing meals! I have never eaten so well in my life! A note on this site complained about the $3 per day, but I ate so many fruits and vegetables at every meal, you can teach me how to eat on $3 any day! I'm still trying to remember the recipes from the school to cook for my family! I left the school becuase I didn't enjoy fundraising at all, though some of the other participants really like it. You're speaking directly to people, and people on the street really respond. I would like to point out something that I noticed in some of the articles on this site. They are written by people who have gone throught he program. I think it's strange that these people complained about the program from the begining, yet still completed it. Obviousley, if you are working in a position that you are not happy in for a year, then your time spent will seem horrible to you and seem like a waste. That will happen with any job. Personally, I did not witness any brainwashing, nor believe it exists at the campus. When I told everyone that I was leaving, they were of course disappointed, but were very, very, kind. Nobody tried to 'brainwash' me into staying. I had some great times in California. Your free time is your own, and frequently a group of us would go on an amazing hike to a lake or waterfall and spend the afternnon outside. I hope that anyone interested in joining and has looked at this site will also go to an info weekend at one of the schools - this is not a committment to join! Whatever you do, you will get both sides of the story. If you have any questions, I will try to answer them. Thanks for this opportunity to tell people about my time in California. Amy.


 
 

Question...

Why do you call the Page Tvind alert? If it is obviously that Tvind is just an organisation of the TG. The Schools have properly not much to do with the TG. I would say that you rename the Page to www.TGALERT.org.uk and after wards do a little more for the Site... i mean.. just the look of it makes me almost Puke...

Bye then. (Anonymous)


 
 

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Reply from Frsig

In respond to the contribution bellow this:

First of all: The questions raised by me, has been raised by several others including many former members of TG.

Second: Ofcouse the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization. (I use the term "tvind" to cover all TG's activities, and because it was in this city that the organisation started out.)

And for the record: I'am happy that you try to go into and open dialog, but do not not find your argumentation creditable. Explanation follows:

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) It is not impossible to answer this question. What is interesting in your attempt to answer the question is that you indirectly admit, that the world of TG can be quiete confussing, since everybody find it hard to keep track of what is going on: The travelling highschool is just one of many "tvind" coporations, with the poupose to recrutte vollenters to humana projects, like forexampel the TCE-projet. And the humana-projects that the volenters join after they have left the travelling highschools, is the projects that should be evalueated, but tvind will not allow it, and the "books" are not accesable for outsideres - like they are in 99 pct of non-profit organisations.

WHY IS THAT?

b) It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others., and it is important secure such foundations are not misused, since it can harm the work of other well aid organisations. If money from this foundations are used to start up what you call " PRIVATE INITIATIVES" you are undermining the work of other aid-organisations, and a serious crime to humanity has been comitted.

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

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REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

I think I am being brainwashed and I don't know how to get out from here!

Froesig: "It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others.,"

Yes, that's true, therefore we don't do whatever with the money in the fond. Each person in the TG gives 15% (taxfree) of their salary to the fond, these money are being spent for enviromental, humanitarian and scientific projects.

The rest of the money (after tax) are put together into a common pot, and what we do with those money are non of your business, but I can mention that among many things the windmill, the first TCE area, buildings and personal things.

This is money that are our private money, the fond is a different matter. and we've done with those money you can read on www.fonden.org

 

"Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes."

so you are saying that our projects are bad?? how come that Botswana has taken TCE as their national HIV/AIDS fighting programme, many more Southern African countries are considering it. In Mocambique the DNS education aint just a teacher training education, it's THE Teacher training education.

All sanitarian help we've done to minimize the spread of diseases, they don't help preventing deaths? nutrition programmes, they are starving the people?

And to once more trying to clarify the question of outside examinors for the books...

The Danish government has twice done an extended validation of our book keeping, for a cost of 1.5million crowns each time, they didn't find anything wrong. We are hiring top class "revisors" with good reputations so that people know that they are doing a good job, the law requires us to have the books validated by outside examinors, the revisors are doing that. Fonden has been under investigation for several years, and still nothing has been found to put the finger on.

And another thing, as you probably realize, if you look with a critique eye into each and every single company, organisation or any kind of employee, you can always find something to whine about, this is no exception with Tvind, but in my opinion, considering the amount of investigations that's been made, very very very few mistakes has been found, None illegal anyway, correct me if I'm wrong.....

And Tvind is just a name, as have been explained before LG has started up several different organisations, schools, companies etc... Some are non profit, some are organisations, some are schools, some are developing organisations, some are strictly companies and some are probably something else. Different rules apply for every different type.

And a question, can you please specify transparency?? Do you mean like writing a letter to Jyllandsposten each day telling exactly what we've donne, what we're going to do, how much money we've spent, how much money we've earned, how much toiletpaper that's been used in the basement toilet in Bustrup??? Specify please.... Have you tried going to one of the so called Tvind schools and ask your questions there?? Maybe you will get an answer or maybe they have work to do so they don't have time to answer your questions, go there and see for yourself. Your welcome to DNS to have a look if you want.

Jimmy

PS Maybe you should ask UN why they spend 1million GB Pound on counting charity organisations.... DS


 
 

Hello all, I just want to say hello to James, if he ever turns up again at that page. How is it going for you, here is the "stupid german teacher", who would still work as a toolmaker, if he would not be employed by DRH Tvind. If anyone wants to test me, here I am. I think, I am quite smart. Why is it, James, that you cannot write your full name in the articles, are you afraid we are comming after you? Don't worry, we are busy helpin people, we don't have time for a hunt.

Marcus Kozok DRH Tvind :)


 
 

So where do you think that he money goes? Off course they always answer the same, that is where the money goes! What do you want them to tell you but the truth?

I have been working in Norway i know their economy very well. Yes, the participants spend 6 weeks (planned) to fundraising for UFF norway, UFF Finland and UFF Sweden. The money is their property after they are raised.

This is different from for example IICD where participants raise money for the expenses connected to run an institute of that kind. Food need to be bought, airtickets paid, insurances, cars, houserent, salaries, information work etc. That is the way IICD makes their economy run. If you dont receive the money from a donor, an organization, a government you better raise the money yourself if you want it to be.

I think that you should try to study some more economics and maybe you will figure out how much it cost to run an institute of that kind. If you are interested in finding out what UFF does with the money you have had plenty of opportunities to do so. For example during your work weekend in Oslo that usually is happening for every team within the first month.

You can not just "shoot away" saying that "the moneys goes to Tvind! If you are dissatisfied with the program is one thing. That is not the same as the "money is paid under the table to Tvind". That is completely irrational.

What do you think that the Norwegain State authorized auditor is doing every year when he check through the books for the intstitute in Norway? Sleeping through it so that "Norway can channel money to some Tvind empire with a guru". Wake up. Learn how to count.

 


 
 

Hi to all. I've been in the norwegian school in hornsjo some years ago. the way tvind is earning the money is clear. students pay for all expenses that the so called "probably best school in the world" (the headmaster) has. then, a lot of their time the students spend by selling post cards. the money they earn goes go tvind. there is no real teaching on this mountain there. most of the day students teaching theirselves. you learn nothing what you really need in africa to help. if you ask where the money goes to, you always here the same: to humana people to people. but where does it go then. well ... back to tvind. that's what I found out after leaving that place there. I made researches in different places such as banks, universities and so on.


 
 

Please be more specific!


 
 

We are living in a diverse world. Some do not like that. We are living in a world where you "should" conform. Some do not like to conform. We are living in a world where you are learning the "truth" as something we should not understand or question. As least not if you have the "wrong opinion".

This website does not contain much of truth but the owners of the site acts like they are the truth.

 


 
 

I meant disfunctional not in the sense of not being able to accomplish anything or the intentions of the volunteers but because the whole system is placing people in impossible situations with little or no support and then blaming the individual when things don't go according to plan.


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

 


 
 

Hello Herman.

You are welcome to the info weekend at CCTG. Bring a lot of questions!!!

Greetings

CCTG


 
 

I am from CCTG and do certainly not agree that we are "disfuncional". All here are very well intended. That is true.


 
 

Amy, Glad you wrote. I agree that Tvind/TG is not "brain-washing" people although pressure to conform can be enormous. I've always thought the saddest thing about Tvind/TG is that you have so many well-intentioned people within an organization that is so disfunctional.

Herman: Good luck with the info weekend. See for yourself and remember the people at CCTG have opinions and agendas just like everyone who posts here. Just remember that the info weekend is CCTG at its best and that the reality of Humana in Africa is something entirely different as well.


 
 

Dear Amy. Thankyou for giving me some hope of starting in a team. I have decide to go for an info weekend and see for my self. This way will it be me and not other people who makes up my mind. Love Herman.


 
 

Hi Matt, I should have been more clear. I was volunteering 4 months before my training would have started and I was fundraising for my program fee. I certainly didn't have as much invested in the program as you did. If I had, I honestly couldn't say what I would have done ( although the fundraising probably would have done me in anyway). So, I also didn't start my training program. I did however see the other participants in their training period. Personally, having gone through an international development program at university, I don't think I would have had any problems with the courses besides feeling like I had done activities like them before(another reason for leaving). If I had stayed I would have used the six months as an opportunity to teach what I had learned in shcool, and gain experience in that sort of leadership role. However I did decide to leave, which obviousely means that I wasn't enjoying 100% of the program. I want to write on this site because some of the people in Etna were rather weary of the campus and I think accusations such as brainwashing and having to wash the headmasters' underwear (comment heard while there) is ridiculous and childish, and will definietly sway people from finding out more. I have not visited the other schools, but can safely say that these above did not take place in California. I totally agree with increased transparency of non-profits and do encourage people to research orgs that they are interested in fully. Amy.


 
 

Hi Amy,

Thanks for writing. First a response and then some questions. Two reasons I stayed with the program were (1) I had paid a significant chunk of money that I couldn't get back and (2) I was constantly pursing the hope that things would get better after the fund-raising period or after the building weekend or after we left the US or after we got back to the US. It keeps hope alive.

Quick questions. 1) Didn't you mind losing your program fee after you left? 2) What did you think about the training you were receiving to join the TCE program?

Matt


 
 

Hello, I am a past volunteer at Campus California, and I would like to share with you what I was doing. I arrived in California a few months before my 6 month prep-period to fundraise my program fee. I arrived excited and ready to work on the building. I had a blast! Tomas and Ruth are so nice and easy to get along with, they made moving to a new town really enjoyable. I began work on the building quite soon after I arrived and learned so much!! I was drywalling, laying down ceramic tile and putting in insulation. I hadn't done anything like that before. It was hard work, but that's what construction is! Living closely with people was also an experience and one that I cherish. Now that I am home I really miss having people around to interact with most of the time. I took my share of the responsibility for cooking and cleaning and that was perfectly fine. I learned to cook for1 2 people at once and made some amazing meals! I have never eaten so well in my life! A note on this site complained about the $3 per day, but I ate so many fruits and vegetables at every meal, you can teach me how to eat on $3 any day! I'm still trying to remember the recipes from the school to cook for my family! I left the school becuase I didn't enjoy fundraising at all, though some of the other participants really like it. You're speaking directly to people, and people on the street really respond. I would like to point out something that I noticed in some of the articles on this site. They are written by people who have gone throught he program. I think it's strange that these people complained about the program from the begining, yet still completed it. Obviousley, if you are working in a position that you are not happy in for a year, then your time spent will seem horrible to you and seem like a waste. That will happen with any job. Personally, I did not witness any brainwashing, nor believe it exists at the campus. When I told everyone that I was leaving, they were of course disappointed, but were very, very, kind. Nobody tried to 'brainwash' me into staying. I had some great times in California. Your free time is your own, and frequently a group of us would go on an amazing hike to a lake or waterfall and spend the afternnon outside. I hope that anyone interested in joining and has looked at this site will also go to an info weekend at one of the schools - this is not a committment to join! Whatever you do, you will get both sides of the story. If you have any questions, I will try to answer them. Thanks for this opportunity to tell people about my time in California. Amy.


 
 

Question...

Why do you call the Page Tvind alert? If it is obviously that Tvind is just an organisation of the TG. The Schools have properly not much to do with the TG. I would say that you rename the Page to www.TGALERT.org.uk and after wards do a little more for the Site... i mean.. just the look of it makes me almost Puke...

Bye then. (Anonymous)


 
 

fdfgfdt


 
 

Reply from Frsig

In respond to the contribution bellow this:

First of all: The questions raised by me, has been raised by several others including many former members of TG.

Second: Ofcouse the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization. (I use the term "tvind" to cover all TG's activities, and because it was in this city that the organisation started out.)

And for the record: I'am happy that you try to go into and open dialog, but do not not find your argumentation creditable. Explanation follows:

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) It is not impossible to answer this question. What is interesting in your attempt to answer the question is that you indirectly admit, that the world of TG can be quiete confussing, since everybody find it hard to keep track of what is going on: The travelling highschool is just one of many "tvind" coporations, with the poupose to recrutte vollenters to humana projects, like forexampel the TCE-projet. And the humana-projects that the volenters join after they have left the travelling highschools, is the projects that should be evalueated, but tvind will not allow it, and the "books" are not accesable for outsideres - like they are in 99 pct of non-profit organisations.

WHY IS THAT?

b) It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others., and it is important secure such foundations are not misused, since it can harm the work of other well aid organisations. If money from this foundations are used to start up what you call " PRIVATE INITIATIVES" you are undermining the work of other aid-organisations, and a serious crime to humanity has been comitted.

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

lkjhkljhlkjh


 
 

REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

Yes, that's true, therefore we don't do whatever with the money in the fond. Each person in the TG gives 15% (taxfree) of their salary to the fond, these money are being spent for enviromental, humanitarian and scientific projects.

The rest of the money (after tax) are put together into a common pot, and what we do with those money are non of your business, but I can mention that among many things the windmill, the first TCE area, buildings and personal things.

This is money that are our private money, the fond is a different matter. and we've done with those money you can read on www.fonden.org

 

"Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes."

so you are saying that our projects are bad?? how come that Botswana has taken TCE as their national HIV/AIDS fighting programme, many more Southern African countries are considering it. In Mocambique the DNS education aint just a teacher training education, it's THE Teacher training education.

All sanitarian help we've done to minimize the spread of diseases, they don't help preventing deaths? nutrition programmes, they are starving the people?

And to once more trying to clarify the question of outside examinors for the books...

The Danish government has twice done an extended validation of our book keeping, for a cost of 1.5million crowns each time, they didn't find anything wrong. We are hiring top class "revisors" with good reputations so that people know that they are doing a good job, the law requires us to have the books validated by outside examinors, the revisors are doing that. Fonden has been under investigation for several years, and still nothing has been found to put the finger on.

And another thing, as you probably realize, if you look with a critique eye into each and every single company, organisation or any kind of employee, you can always find something to whine about, this is no exception with Tvind, but in my opinion, considering the amount of investigations that's been made, very very very few mistakes has been found, None illegal anyway, correct me if I'm wrong.....

And Tvind is just a name, as have been explained before LG has started up several different organisations, schools, companies etc... Some are non profit, some are organisations, some are schools, some are developing organisations, some are strictly companies and some are probably something else. Different rules apply for every different type.

And a question, can you please specify transparency?? Do you mean like writing a letter to Jyllandsposten each day telling exactly what we've donne, what we're going to do, how much money we've spent, how much money we've earned, how much toiletpaper that's been used in the basement toilet in Bustrup??? Specify please.... Have you tried going to one of the so called Tvind schools and ask your questions there?? Maybe you will get an answer or maybe they have work to do so they don't have time to answer your questions, go there and see for yourself. Your welcome to DNS to have a look if you want.

Jimmy

PS Maybe you should ask UN why they spend 1million GB Pound on counting charity organisations.... DS


 
 

Hello all, I just want to say hello to James, if he ever turns up again at that page. How is it going for you, here is the "stupid german teacher", who would still work as a toolmaker, if he would not be employed by DRH Tvind. If anyone wants to test me, here I am. I think, I am quite smart. Why is it, James, that you cannot write your full name in the articles, are you afraid we are comming after you? Don't worry, we are busy helpin people, we don't have time for a hunt.

Marcus Kozok DRH Tvind :)


 
 

So where do you think that he money goes? Off course they always answer the same, that is where the money goes! What do you want them to tell you but the truth?

I have been working in Norway i know their economy very well. Yes, the participants spend 6 weeks (planned) to fundraising for UFF norway, UFF Finland and UFF Sweden. The money is their property after they are raised.

This is different from for example IICD where participants raise money for the expenses connected to run an institute of that kind. Food need to be bought, airtickets paid, insurances, cars, houserent, salaries, information work etc. That is the way IICD makes their economy run. If you dont receive the money from a donor, an organization, a government you better raise the money yourself if you want it to be.

I think that you should try to study some more economics and maybe you will figure out how much it cost to run an institute of that kind. If you are interested in finding out what UFF does with the money you have had plenty of opportunities to do so. For example during your work weekend in Oslo that usually is happening for every team within the first month.

You can not just "shoot away" saying that "the moneys goes to Tvind! If you are dissatisfied with the program is one thing. That is not the same as the "money is paid under the table to Tvind". That is completely irrational.

What do you think that the Norwegain State authorized auditor is doing every year when he check through the books for the intstitute in Norway? Sleeping through it so that "Norway can channel money to some Tvind empire with a guru". Wake up. Learn how to count.

 


 
 

Hi to all. I've been in the norwegian school in hornsjo some years ago. the way tvind is earning the money is clear. students pay for all expenses that the so called "probably best school in the world" (the headmaster) has. then, a lot of their time the students spend by selling post cards. the money they earn goes go tvind. there is no real teaching on this mountain there. most of the day students teaching theirselves. you learn nothing what you really need in africa to help. if you ask where the money goes to, you always here the same: to humana people to people. but where does it go then. well ... back to tvind. that's what I found out after leaving that place there. I made researches in different places such as banks, universities and so on.


 
 

Please be more specific!


 
 

We are living in a diverse world. Some do not like that. We are living in a world where you "should" conform. Some do not like to conform. We are living in a world where you are learning the "truth" as something we should not understand or question. As least not if you have the "wrong opinion".

This website does not contain much of truth but the owners of the site acts like they are the truth.

 


 
 

I meant disfunctional not in the sense of not being able to accomplish anything or the intentions of the volunteers but because the whole system is placing people in impossible situations with little or no support and then blaming the individual when things don't go according to plan.


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

 


 
 

Hello Herman.

You are welcome to the info weekend at CCTG. Bring a lot of questions!!!

Greetings

CCTG


 
 

I am from CCTG and do certainly not agree that we are "disfuncional". All here are very well intended. That is true.


 
 

Amy, Glad you wrote. I agree that Tvind/TG is not "brain-washing" people although pressure to conform can be enormous. I've always thought the saddest thing about Tvind/TG is that you have so many well-intentioned people within an organization that is so disfunctional.

Herman: Good luck with the info weekend. See for yourself and remember the people at CCTG have opinions and agendas just like everyone who posts here. Just remember that the info weekend is CCTG at its best and that the reality of Humana in Africa is something entirely different as well.


 
 

Dear Amy. Thankyou for giving me some hope of starting in a team. I have decide to go for an info weekend and see for my self. This way will it be me and not other people who makes up my mind. Love Herman.


 
 

Hi Matt, I should have been more clear. I was volunteering 4 months before my training would have started and I was fundraising for my program fee. I certainly didn't have as much invested in the program as you did. If I had, I honestly couldn't say what I would have done ( although the fundraising probably would have done me in anyway). So, I also didn't start my training program. I did however see the other participants in their training period. Personally, having gone through an international development program at university, I don't think I would have had any problems with the courses besides feeling like I had done activities like them before(another reason for leaving). If I had stayed I would have used the six months as an opportunity to teach what I had learned in shcool, and gain experience in that sort of leadership role. However I did decide to leave, which obviousely means that I wasn't enjoying 100% of the program. I want to write on this site because some of the people in Etna were rather weary of the campus and I think accusations such as brainwashing and having to wash the headmasters' underwear (comment heard while there) is ridiculous and childish, and will definietly sway people from finding out more. I have not visited the other schools, but can safely say that these above did not take place in California. I totally agree with increased transparency of non-profits and do encourage people to research orgs that they are interested in fully. Amy.


 
 

Hi Amy,

Thanks for writing. First a response and then some questions. Two reasons I stayed with the program were (1) I had paid a significant chunk of money that I couldn't get back and (2) I was constantly pursing the hope that things would get better after the fund-raising period or after the building weekend or after we left the US or after we got back to the US. It keeps hope alive.

Quick questions. 1) Didn't you mind losing your program fee after you left? 2) What did you think about the training you were receiving to join the TCE program?

Matt


 
 

Hello, I am a past volunteer at Campus California, and I would like to share with you what I was doing. I arrived in California a few months before my 6 month prep-period to fundraise my program fee. I arrived excited and ready to work on the building. I had a blast! Tomas and Ruth are so nice and easy to get along with, they made moving to a new town really enjoyable. I began work on the building quite soon after I arrived and learned so much!! I was drywalling, laying down ceramic tile and putting in insulation. I hadn't done anything like that before. It was hard work, but that's what construction is! Living closely with people was also an experience and one that I cherish. Now that I am home I really miss having people around to interact with most of the time. I took my share of the responsibility for cooking and cleaning and that was perfectly fine. I learned to cook for1 2 people at once and made some amazing meals! I have never eaten so well in my life! A note on this site complained about the $3 per day, but I ate so many fruits and vegetables at every meal, you can teach me how to eat on $3 any day! I'm still trying to remember the recipes from the school to cook for my family! I left the school becuase I didn't enjoy fundraising at all, though some of the other participants really like it. You're speaking directly to people, and people on the street really respond. I would like to point out something that I noticed in some of the articles on this site. They are written by people who have gone throught he program. I think it's strange that these people complained about the program from the begining, yet still completed it. Obviousley, if you are working in a position that you are not happy in for a year, then your time spent will seem horrible to you and seem like a waste. That will happen with any job. Personally, I did not witness any brainwashing, nor believe it exists at the campus. When I told everyone that I was leaving, they were of course disappointed, but were very, very, kind. Nobody tried to 'brainwash' me into staying. I had some great times in California. Your free time is your own, and frequently a group of us would go on an amazing hike to a lake or waterfall and spend the afternnon outside. I hope that anyone interested in joining and has looked at this site will also go to an info weekend at one of the schools - this is not a committment to join! Whatever you do, you will get both sides of the story. If you have any questions, I will try to answer them. Thanks for this opportunity to tell people about my time in California. Amy.


 
 

Question...

Why do you call the Page Tvind alert? If it is obviously that Tvind is just an organisation of the TG. The Schools have properly not much to do with the TG. I would say that you rename the Page to www.TGALERT.org.uk and after wards do a little more for the Site... i mean.. just the look of it makes me almost Puke...

Bye then. (Anonymous)


 
 

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Reply from Frsig

In respond to the contribution bellow this:

First of all: The questions raised by me, has been raised by several others including many former members of TG.

Second: Ofcouse the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization. (I use the term "tvind" to cover all TG's activities, and because it was in this city that the organisation started out.)

And for the record: I'am happy that you try to go into and open dialog, but do not not find your argumentation creditable. Explanation follows:

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) It is not impossible to answer this question. What is interesting in your attempt to answer the question is that you indirectly admit, that the world of TG can be quiete confussing, since everybody find it hard to keep track of what is going on: The travelling highschool is just one of many "tvind" coporations, with the poupose to recrutte vollenters to humana projects, like forexampel the TCE-projet. And the humana-projects that the volenters join after they have left the travelling highschools, is the projects that should be evalueated, but tvind will not allow it, and the "books" are not accesable for outsideres - like they are in 99 pct of non-profit organisations.

WHY IS THAT?

b) It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others., and it is important secure such foundations are not misused, since it can harm the work of other well aid organisations. If money from this foundations are used to start up what you call " PRIVATE INITIATIVES" you are undermining the work of other aid-organisations, and a serious crime to humanity has been comitted.

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

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REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

The rest of the money (after tax) are put together into a common pot, and what we do with those money are non of your business, but I can mention that among many things the windmill, the first TCE area, buildings and personal things.

This is money that are our private money, the fond is a different matter. and we've done with those money you can read on www.fonden.org

 

"Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes."

so you are saying that our projects are bad?? how come that Botswana has taken TCE as their national HIV/AIDS fighting programme, many more Southern African countries are considering it. In Mocambique the DNS education aint just a teacher training education, it's THE Teacher training education.

All sanitarian help we've done to minimize the spread of diseases, they don't help preventing deaths? nutrition programmes, they are starving the people?

And to once more trying to clarify the question of outside examinors for the books...

The Danish government has twice done an extended validation of our book keeping, for a cost of 1.5million crowns each time, they didn't find anything wrong. We are hiring top class "revisors" with good reputations so that people know that they are doing a good job, the law requires us to have the books validated by outside examinors, the revisors are doing that. Fonden has been under investigation for several years, and still nothing has been found to put the finger on.

And another thing, as you probably realize, if you look with a critique eye into each and every single company, organisation or any kind of employee, you can always find something to whine about, this is no exception with Tvind, but in my opinion, considering the amount of investigations that's been made, very very very few mistakes has been found, None illegal anyway, correct me if I'm wrong.....

And Tvind is just a name, as have been explained before LG has started up several different organisations, schools, companies etc... Some are non profit, some are organisations, some are schools, some are developing organisations, some are strictly companies and some are probably something else. Different rules apply for every different type.

And a question, can you please specify transparency?? Do you mean like writing a letter to Jyllandsposten each day telling exactly what we've donne, what we're going to do, how much money we've spent, how much money we've earned, how much toiletpaper that's been used in the basement toilet in Bustrup??? Specify please.... Have you tried going to one of the so called Tvind schools and ask your questions there?? Maybe you will get an answer or maybe they have work to do so they don't have time to answer your questions, go there and see for yourself. Your welcome to DNS to have a look if you want.

Jimmy

PS Maybe you should ask UN why they spend 1million GB Pound on counting charity organisations.... DS


 
 

Hello all, I just want to say hello to James, if he ever turns up again at that page. How is it going for you, here is the "stupid german teacher", who would still work as a toolmaker, if he would not be employed by DRH Tvind. If anyone wants to test me, here I am. I think, I am quite smart. Why is it, James, that you cannot write your full name in the articles, are you afraid we are comming after you? Don't worry, we are busy helpin people, we don't have time for a hunt.

Marcus Kozok DRH Tvind :)


 
 

So where do you think that he money goes? Off course they always answer the same, that is where the money goes! What do you want them to tell you but the truth?

I have been working in Norway i know their economy very well. Yes, the participants spend 6 weeks (planned) to fundraising for UFF norway, UFF Finland and UFF Sweden. The money is their property after they are raised.

This is different from for example IICD where participants raise money for the expenses connected to run an institute of that kind. Food need to be bought, airtickets paid, insurances, cars, houserent, salaries, information work etc. That is the way IICD makes their economy run. If you dont receive the money from a donor, an organization, a government you better raise the money yourself if you want it to be.

I think that you should try to study some more economics and maybe you will figure out how much it cost to run an institute of that kind. If you are interested in finding out what UFF does with the money you have had plenty of opportunities to do so. For example during your work weekend in Oslo that usually is happening for every team within the first month.

You can not just "shoot away" saying that "the moneys goes to Tvind! If you are dissatisfied with the program is one thing. That is not the same as the "money is paid under the table to Tvind". That is completely irrational.

What do you think that the Norwegain State authorized auditor is doing every year when he check through the books for the intstitute in Norway? Sleeping through it so that "Norway can channel money to some Tvind empire with a guru". Wake up. Learn how to count.

 


 
 

Hi to all. I've been in the norwegian school in hornsjo some years ago. the way tvind is earning the money is clear. students pay for all expenses that the so called "probably best school in the world" (the headmaster) has. then, a lot of their time the students spend by selling post cards. the money they earn goes go tvind. there is no real teaching on this mountain there. most of the day students teaching theirselves. you learn nothing what you really need in africa to help. if you ask where the money goes to, you always here the same: to humana people to people. but where does it go then. well ... back to tvind. that's what I found out after leaving that place there. I made researches in different places such as banks, universities and so on.


 
 

Please be more specific!


 
 

We are living in a diverse world. Some do not like that. We are living in a world where you "should" conform. Some do not like to conform. We are living in a world where you are learning the "truth" as something we should not understand or question. As least not if you have the "wrong opinion".

This website does not contain much of truth but the owners of the site acts like they are the truth.

 


 
 

I meant disfunctional not in the sense of not being able to accomplish anything or the intentions of the volunteers but because the whole system is placing people in impossible situations with little or no support and then blaming the individual when things don't go according to plan.


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

 


 
 

Hello Herman.

You are welcome to the info weekend at CCTG. Bring a lot of questions!!!

Greetings

CCTG


 
 

I am from CCTG and do certainly not agree that we are "disfuncional". All here are very well intended. That is true.


 
 

Amy, Glad you wrote. I agree that Tvind/TG is not "brain-washing" people although pressure to conform can be enormous. I've always thought the saddest thing about Tvind/TG is that you have so many well-intentioned people within an organization that is so disfunctional.

Herman: Good luck with the info weekend. See for yourself and remember the people at CCTG have opinions and agendas just like everyone who posts here. Just remember that the info weekend is CCTG at its best and that the reality of Humana in Africa is something entirely different as well.


 
 

Dear Amy. Thankyou for giving me some hope of starting in a team. I have decide to go for an info weekend and see for my self. This way will it be me and not other people who makes up my mind. Love Herman.


 
 

Hi Matt, I should have been more clear. I was volunteering 4 months before my training would have started and I was fundraising for my program fee. I certainly didn't have as much invested in the program as you did. If I had, I honestly couldn't say what I would have done ( although the fundraising probably would have done me in anyway). So, I also didn't start my training program. I did however see the other participants in their training period. Personally, having gone through an international development program at university, I don't think I would have had any problems with the courses besides feeling like I had done activities like them before(another reason for leaving). If I had stayed I would have used the six months as an opportunity to teach what I had learned in shcool, and gain experience in that sort of leadership role. However I did decide to leave, which obviousely means that I wasn't enjoying 100% of the program. I want to write on this site because some of the people in Etna were rather weary of the campus and I think accusations such as brainwashing and having to wash the headmasters' underwear (comment heard while there) is ridiculous and childish, and will definietly sway people from finding out more. I have not visited the other schools, but can safely say that these above did not take place in California. I totally agree with increased transparency of non-profits and do encourage people to research orgs that they are interested in fully. Amy.


 
 

Hi Amy,

Thanks for writing. First a response and then some questions. Two reasons I stayed with the program were (1) I had paid a significant chunk of money that I couldn't get back and (2) I was constantly pursing the hope that things would get better after the fund-raising period or after the building weekend or after we left the US or after we got back to the US. It keeps hope alive.

Quick questions. 1) Didn't you mind losing your program fee after you left? 2) What did you think about the training you were receiving to join the TCE program?

Matt


 
 

Hello, I am a past volunteer at Campus California, and I would like to share with you what I was doing. I arrived in California a few months before my 6 month prep-period to fundraise my program fee. I arrived excited and ready to work on the building. I had a blast! Tomas and Ruth are so nice and easy to get along with, they made moving to a new town really enjoyable. I began work on the building quite soon after I arrived and learned so much!! I was drywalling, laying down ceramic tile and putting in insulation. I hadn't done anything like that before. It was hard work, but that's what construction is! Living closely with people was also an experience and one that I cherish. Now that I am home I really miss having people around to interact with most of the time. I took my share of the responsibility for cooking and cleaning and that was perfectly fine. I learned to cook for1 2 people at once and made some amazing meals! I have never eaten so well in my life! A note on this site complained about the $3 per day, but I ate so many fruits and vegetables at every meal, you can teach me how to eat on $3 any day! I'm still trying to remember the recipes from the school to cook for my family! I left the school becuase I didn't enjoy fundraising at all, though some of the other participants really like it. You're speaking directly to people, and people on the street really respond. I would like to point out something that I noticed in some of the articles on this site. They are written by people who have gone throught he program. I think it's strange that these people complained about the program from the begining, yet still completed it. Obviousley, if you are working in a position that you are not happy in for a year, then your time spent will seem horrible to you and seem like a waste. That will happen with any job. Personally, I did not witness any brainwashing, nor believe it exists at the campus. When I told everyone that I was leaving, they were of course disappointed, but were very, very, kind. Nobody tried to 'brainwash' me into staying. I had some great times in California. Your free time is your own, and frequently a group of us would go on an amazing hike to a lake or waterfall and spend the afternnon outside. I hope that anyone interested in joining and has looked at this site will also go to an info weekend at one of the schools - this is not a committment to join! Whatever you do, you will get both sides of the story. If you have any questions, I will try to answer them. Thanks for this opportunity to tell people about my time in California. Amy.


 
 

Question...

Why do you call the Page Tvind alert? If it is obviously that Tvind is just an organisation of the TG. The Schools have properly not much to do with the TG. I would say that you rename the Page to www.TGALERT.org.uk and after wards do a little more for the Site... i mean.. just the look of it makes me almost Puke...

Bye then. (Anonymous)


 
 

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Reply from Frsig

In respond to the contribution bellow this:

First of all: The questions raised by me, has been raised by several others including many former members of TG.

Second: Ofcouse the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization. (I use the term "tvind" to cover all TG's activities, and because it was in this city that the organisation started out.)

And for the record: I'am happy that you try to go into and open dialog, but do not not find your argumentation creditable. Explanation follows:

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) It is not impossible to answer this question. What is interesting in your attempt to answer the question is that you indirectly admit, that the world of TG can be quiete confussing, since everybody find it hard to keep track of what is going on: The travelling highschool is just one of many "tvind" coporations, with the poupose to recrutte vollenters to humana projects, like forexampel the TCE-projet. And the humana-projects that the volenters join after they have left the travelling highschools, is the projects that should be evalueated, but tvind will not allow it, and the "books" are not accesable for outsideres - like they are in 99 pct of non-profit organisations.

WHY IS THAT?

b) It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others., and it is important secure such foundations are not misused, since it can harm the work of other well aid organisations. If money from this foundations are used to start up what you call " PRIVATE INITIATIVES" you are undermining the work of other aid-organisations, and a serious crime to humanity has been comitted.

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

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REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

This is money that are our private money, the fond is a different matter. and we've done with those money you can read on www.fonden.org

 

"Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes."

so you are saying that our projects are bad?? how come that Botswana has taken TCE as their national HIV/AIDS fighting programme, many more Southern African countries are considering it. In Mocambique the DNS education aint just a teacher training education, it's THE Teacher training education.

All sanitarian help we've done to minimize the spread of diseases, they don't help preventing deaths? nutrition programmes, they are starving the people?

And to once more trying to clarify the question of outside examinors for the books...

The Danish government has twice done an extended validation of our book keeping, for a cost of 1.5million crowns each time, they didn't find anything wrong. We are hiring top class "revisors" with good reputations so that people know that they are doing a good job, the law requires us to have the books validated by outside examinors, the revisors are doing that. Fonden has been under investigation for several years, and still nothing has been found to put the finger on.

And another thing, as you probably realize, if you look with a critique eye into each and every single company, organisation or any kind of employee, you can always find something to whine about, this is no exception with Tvind, but in my opinion, considering the amount of investigations that's been made, very very very few mistakes has been found, None illegal anyway, correct me if I'm wrong.....

And Tvind is just a name, as have been explained before LG has started up several different organisations, schools, companies etc... Some are non profit, some are organisations, some are schools, some are developing organisations, some are strictly companies and some are probably something else. Different rules apply for every different type.

And a question, can you please specify transparency?? Do you mean like writing a letter to Jyllandsposten each day telling exactly what we've donne, what we're going to do, how much money we've spent, how much money we've earned, how much toiletpaper that's been used in the basement toilet in Bustrup??? Specify please.... Have you tried going to one of the so called Tvind schools and ask your questions there?? Maybe you will get an answer or maybe they have work to do so they don't have time to answer your questions, go there and see for yourself. Your welcome to DNS to have a look if you want.

Jimmy

PS Maybe you should ask UN why they spend 1million GB Pound on counting charity organisations.... DS


 
 

Hello all, I just want to say hello to James, if he ever turns up again at that page. How is it going for you, here is the "stupid german teacher", who would still work as a toolmaker, if he would not be employed by DRH Tvind. If anyone wants to test me, here I am. I think, I am quite smart. Why is it, James, that you cannot write your full name in the articles, are you afraid we are comming after you? Don't worry, we are busy helpin people, we don't have time for a hunt.

Marcus Kozok DRH Tvind :)


 
 

So where do you think that he money goes? Off course they always answer the same, that is where the money goes! What do you want them to tell you but the truth?

I have been working in Norway i know their economy very well. Yes, the participants spend 6 weeks (planned) to fundraising for UFF norway, UFF Finland and UFF Sweden. The money is their property after they are raised.

This is different from for example IICD where participants raise money for the expenses connected to run an institute of that kind. Food need to be bought, airtickets paid, insurances, cars, houserent, salaries, information work etc. That is the way IICD makes their economy run. If you dont receive the money from a donor, an organization, a government you better raise the money yourself if you want it to be.

I think that you should try to study some more economics and maybe you will figure out how much it cost to run an institute of that kind. If you are interested in finding out what UFF does with the money you have had plenty of opportunities to do so. For example during your work weekend in Oslo that usually is happening for every team within the first month.

You can not just "shoot away" saying that "the moneys goes to Tvind! If you are dissatisfied with the program is one thing. That is not the same as the "money is paid under the table to Tvind". That is completely irrational.

What do you think that the Norwegain State authorized auditor is doing every year when he check through the books for the intstitute in Norway? Sleeping through it so that "Norway can channel money to some Tvind empire with a guru". Wake up. Learn how to count.

 


 
 

Hi to all. I've been in the norwegian school in hornsjo some years ago. the way tvind is earning the money is clear. students pay for all expenses that the so called "probably best school in the world" (the headmaster) has. then, a lot of their time the students spend by selling post cards. the money they earn goes go tvind. there is no real teaching on this mountain there. most of the day students teaching theirselves. you learn nothing what you really need in africa to help. if you ask where the money goes to, you always here the same: to humana people to people. but where does it go then. well ... back to tvind. that's what I found out after leaving that place there. I made researches in different places such as banks, universities and so on.


 
 

Please be more specific!


 
 

We are living in a diverse world. Some do not like that. We are living in a world where you "should" conform. Some do not like to conform. We are living in a world where you are learning the "truth" as something we should not understand or question. As least not if you have the "wrong opinion".

This website does not contain much of truth but the owners of the site acts like they are the truth.

 


 
 

I meant disfunctional not in the sense of not being able to accomplish anything or the intentions of the volunteers but because the whole system is placing people in impossible situations with little or no support and then blaming the individual when things don't go according to plan.


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

 


 
 

Hello Herman.

You are welcome to the info weekend at CCTG. Bring a lot of questions!!!

Greetings

CCTG


 
 

I am from CCTG and do certainly not agree that we are "disfuncional". All here are very well intended. That is true.


 
 

Amy, Glad you wrote. I agree that Tvind/TG is not "brain-washing" people although pressure to conform can be enormous. I've always thought the saddest thing about Tvind/TG is that you have so many well-intentioned people within an organization that is so disfunctional.

Herman: Good luck with the info weekend. See for yourself and remember the people at CCTG have opinions and agendas just like everyone who posts here. Just remember that the info weekend is CCTG at its best and that the reality of Humana in Africa is something entirely different as well.


 
 

Dear Amy. Thankyou for giving me some hope of starting in a team. I have decide to go for an info weekend and see for my self. This way will it be me and not other people who makes up my mind. Love Herman.


 
 

Hi Matt, I should have been more clear. I was volunteering 4 months before my training would have started and I was fundraising for my program fee. I certainly didn't have as much invested in the program as you did. If I had, I honestly couldn't say what I would have done ( although the fundraising probably would have done me in anyway). So, I also didn't start my training program. I did however see the other participants in their training period. Personally, having gone through an international development program at university, I don't think I would have had any problems with the courses besides feeling like I had done activities like them before(another reason for leaving). If I had stayed I would have used the six months as an opportunity to teach what I had learned in shcool, and gain experience in that sort of leadership role. However I did decide to leave, which obviousely means that I wasn't enjoying 100% of the program. I want to write on this site because some of the people in Etna were rather weary of the campus and I think accusations such as brainwashing and having to wash the headmasters' underwear (comment heard while there) is ridiculous and childish, and will definietly sway people from finding out more. I have not visited the other schools, but can safely say that these above did not take place in California. I totally agree with increased transparency of non-profits and do encourage people to research orgs that they are interested in fully. Amy.


 
 

Hi Amy,

Thanks for writing. First a response and then some questions. Two reasons I stayed with the program were (1) I had paid a significant chunk of money that I couldn't get back and (2) I was constantly pursing the hope that things would get better after the fund-raising period or after the building weekend or after we left the US or after we got back to the US. It keeps hope alive.

Quick questions. 1) Didn't you mind losing your program fee after you left? 2) What did you think about the training you were receiving to join the TCE program?

Matt


 
 

Hello, I am a past volunteer at Campus California, and I would like to share with you what I was doing. I arrived in California a few months before my 6 month prep-period to fundraise my program fee. I arrived excited and ready to work on the building. I had a blast! Tomas and Ruth are so nice and easy to get along with, they made moving to a new town really enjoyable. I began work on the building quite soon after I arrived and learned so much!! I was drywalling, laying down ceramic tile and putting in insulation. I hadn't done anything like that before. It was hard work, but that's what construction is! Living closely with people was also an experience and one that I cherish. Now that I am home I really miss having people around to interact with most of the time. I took my share of the responsibility for cooking and cleaning and that was perfectly fine. I learned to cook for1 2 people at once and made some amazing meals! I have never eaten so well in my life! A note on this site complained about the $3 per day, but I ate so many fruits and vegetables at every meal, you can teach me how to eat on $3 any day! I'm still trying to remember the recipes from the school to cook for my family! I left the school becuase I didn't enjoy fundraising at all, though some of the other participants really like it. You're speaking directly to people, and people on the street really respond. I would like to point out something that I noticed in some of the articles on this site. They are written by people who have gone throught he program. I think it's strange that these people complained about the program from the begining, yet still completed it. Obviousley, if you are working in a position that you are not happy in for a year, then your time spent will seem horrible to you and seem like a waste. That will happen with any job. Personally, I did not witness any brainwashing, nor believe it exists at the campus. When I told everyone that I was leaving, they were of course disappointed, but were very, very, kind. Nobody tried to 'brainwash' me into staying. I had some great times in California. Your free time is your own, and frequently a group of us would go on an amazing hike to a lake or waterfall and spend the afternnon outside. I hope that anyone interested in joining and has looked at this site will also go to an info weekend at one of the schools - this is not a committment to join! Whatever you do, you will get both sides of the story. If you have any questions, I will try to answer them. Thanks for this opportunity to tell people about my time in California. Amy.


 
 

Question...

Why do you call the Page Tvind alert? If it is obviously that Tvind is just an organisation of the TG. The Schools have properly not much to do with the TG. I would say that you rename the Page to www.TGALERT.org.uk and after wards do a little more for the Site... i mean.. just the look of it makes me almost Puke...

Bye then. (Anonymous)


 
 

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Reply from Frsig

In respond to the contribution bellow this:

First of all: The questions raised by me, has been raised by several others including many former members of TG.

Second: Ofcouse the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization. (I use the term "tvind" to cover all TG's activities, and because it was in this city that the organisation started out.)

And for the record: I'am happy that you try to go into and open dialog, but do not not find your argumentation creditable. Explanation follows:

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) It is not impossible to answer this question. What is interesting in your attempt to answer the question is that you indirectly admit, that the world of TG can be quiete confussing, since everybody find it hard to keep track of what is going on: The travelling highschool is just one of many "tvind" coporations, with the poupose to recrutte vollenters to humana projects, like forexampel the TCE-projet. And the humana-projects that the volenters join after they have left the travelling highschools, is the projects that should be evalueated, but tvind will not allow it, and the "books" are not accesable for outsideres - like they are in 99 pct of non-profit organisations.

WHY IS THAT?

b) It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others., and it is important secure such foundations are not misused, since it can harm the work of other well aid organisations. If money from this foundations are used to start up what you call " PRIVATE INITIATIVES" you are undermining the work of other aid-organisations, and a serious crime to humanity has been comitted.

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

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REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

 

"Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes."

so you are saying that our projects are bad?? how come that Botswana has taken TCE as their national HIV/AIDS fighting programme, many more Southern African countries are considering it. In Mocambique the DNS education aint just a teacher training education, it's THE Teacher training education.

All sanitarian help we've done to minimize the spread of diseases, they don't help preventing deaths? nutrition programmes, they are starving the people?

And to once more trying to clarify the question of outside examinors for the books...

The Danish government has twice done an extended validation of our book keeping, for a cost of 1.5million crowns each time, they didn't find anything wrong. We are hiring top class "revisors" with good reputations so that people know that they are doing a good job, the law requires us to have the books validated by outside examinors, the revisors are doing that. Fonden has been under investigation for several years, and still nothing has been found to put the finger on.

And another thing, as you probably realize, if you look with a critique eye into each and every single company, organisation or any kind of employee, you can always find something to whine about, this is no exception with Tvind, but in my opinion, considering the amount of investigations that's been made, very very very few mistakes has been found, None illegal anyway, correct me if I'm wrong.....

And Tvind is just a name, as have been explained before LG has started up several different organisations, schools, companies etc... Some are non profit, some are organisations, some are schools, some are developing organisations, some are strictly companies and some are probably something else. Different rules apply for every different type.

And a question, can you please specify transparency?? Do you mean like writing a letter to Jyllandsposten each day telling exactly what we've donne, what we're going to do, how much money we've spent, how much money we've earned, how much toiletpaper that's been used in the basement toilet in Bustrup??? Specify please.... Have you tried going to one of the so called Tvind schools and ask your questions there?? Maybe you will get an answer or maybe they have work to do so they don't have time to answer your questions, go there and see for yourself. Your welcome to DNS to have a look if you want.

Jimmy

PS Maybe you should ask UN why they spend 1million GB Pound on counting charity organisations.... DS


 
 

Hello all, I just want to say hello to James, if he ever turns up again at that page. How is it going for you, here is the "stupid german teacher", who would still work as a toolmaker, if he would not be employed by DRH Tvind. If anyone wants to test me, here I am. I think, I am quite smart. Why is it, James, that you cannot write your full name in the articles, are you afraid we are comming after you? Don't worry, we are busy helpin people, we don't have time for a hunt.

Marcus Kozok DRH Tvind :)


 
 

So where do you think that he money goes? Off course they always answer the same, that is where the money goes! What do you want them to tell you but the truth?

I have been working in Norway i know their economy very well. Yes, the participants spend 6 weeks (planned) to fundraising for UFF norway, UFF Finland and UFF Sweden. The money is their property after they are raised.

This is different from for example IICD where participants raise money for the expenses connected to run an institute of that kind. Food need to be bought, airtickets paid, insurances, cars, houserent, salaries, information work etc. That is the way IICD makes their economy run. If you dont receive the money from a donor, an organization, a government you better raise the money yourself if you want it to be.

I think that you should try to study some more economics and maybe you will figure out how much it cost to run an institute of that kind. If you are interested in finding out what UFF does with the money you have had plenty of opportunities to do so. For example during your work weekend in Oslo that usually is happening for every team within the first month.

You can not just "shoot away" saying that "the moneys goes to Tvind! If you are dissatisfied with the program is one thing. That is not the same as the "money is paid under the table to Tvind". That is completely irrational.

What do you think that the Norwegain State authorized auditor is doing every year when he check through the books for the intstitute in Norway? Sleeping through it so that "Norway can channel money to some Tvind empire with a guru". Wake up. Learn how to count.

 


 
 

Hi to all. I've been in the norwegian school in hornsjo some years ago. the way tvind is earning the money is clear. students pay for all expenses that the so called "probably best school in the world" (the headmaster) has. then, a lot of their time the students spend by selling post cards. the money they earn goes go tvind. there is no real teaching on this mountain there. most of the day students teaching theirselves. you learn nothing what you really need in africa to help. if you ask where the money goes to, you always here the same: to humana people to people. but where does it go then. well ... back to tvind. that's what I found out after leaving that place there. I made researches in different places such as banks, universities and so on.


 
 

Please be more specific!


 
 

We are living in a diverse world. Some do not like that. We are living in a world where you "should" conform. Some do not like to conform. We are living in a world where you are learning the "truth" as something we should not understand or question. As least not if you have the "wrong opinion".

This website does not contain much of truth but the owners of the site acts like they are the truth.

 


 
 

I meant disfunctional not in the sense of not being able to accomplish anything or the intentions of the volunteers but because the whole system is placing people in impossible situations with little or no support and then blaming the individual when things don't go according to plan.


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

 


 
 

Hello Herman.

You are welcome to the info weekend at CCTG. Bring a lot of questions!!!

Greetings

CCTG


 
 

I am from CCTG and do certainly not agree that we are "disfuncional". All here are very well intended. That is true.


 
 

Amy, Glad you wrote. I agree that Tvind/TG is not "brain-washing" people although pressure to conform can be enormous. I've always thought the saddest thing about Tvind/TG is that you have so many well-intentioned people within an organization that is so disfunctional.

Herman: Good luck with the info weekend. See for yourself and remember the people at CCTG have opinions and agendas just like everyone who posts here. Just remember that the info weekend is CCTG at its best and that the reality of Humana in Africa is something entirely different as well.


 
 

Dear Amy. Thankyou for giving me some hope of starting in a team. I have decide to go for an info weekend and see for my self. This way will it be me and not other people who makes up my mind. Love Herman.


 
 

Hi Matt, I should have been more clear. I was volunteering 4 months before my training would have started and I was fundraising for my program fee. I certainly didn't have as much invested in the program as you did. If I had, I honestly couldn't say what I would have done ( although the fundraising probably would have done me in anyway). So, I also didn't start my training program. I did however see the other participants in their training period. Personally, having gone through an international development program at university, I don't think I would have had any problems with the courses besides feeling like I had done activities like them before(another reason for leaving). If I had stayed I would have used the six months as an opportunity to teach what I had learned in shcool, and gain experience in that sort of leadership role. However I did decide to leave, which obviousely means that I wasn't enjoying 100% of the program. I want to write on this site because some of the people in Etna were rather weary of the campus and I think accusations such as brainwashing and having to wash the headmasters' underwear (comment heard while there) is ridiculous and childish, and will definietly sway people from finding out more. I have not visited the other schools, but can safely say that these above did not take place in California. I totally agree with increased transparency of non-profits and do encourage people to research orgs that they are interested in fully. Amy.


 
 

Hi Amy,

Thanks for writing. First a response and then some questions. Two reasons I stayed with the program were (1) I had paid a significant chunk of money that I couldn't get back and (2) I was constantly pursing the hope that things would get better after the fund-raising period or after the building weekend or after we left the US or after we got back to the US. It keeps hope alive.

Quick questions. 1) Didn't you mind losing your program fee after you left? 2) What did you think about the training you were receiving to join the TCE program?

Matt


 
 

Hello, I am a past volunteer at Campus California, and I would like to share with you what I was doing. I arrived in California a few months before my 6 month prep-period to fundraise my program fee. I arrived excited and ready to work on the building. I had a blast! Tomas and Ruth are so nice and easy to get along with, they made moving to a new town really enjoyable. I began work on the building quite soon after I arrived and learned so much!! I was drywalling, laying down ceramic tile and putting in insulation. I hadn't done anything like that before. It was hard work, but that's what construction is! Living closely with people was also an experience and one that I cherish. Now that I am home I really miss having people around to interact with most of the time. I took my share of the responsibility for cooking and cleaning and that was perfectly fine. I learned to cook for1 2 people at once and made some amazing meals! I have never eaten so well in my life! A note on this site complained about the $3 per day, but I ate so many fruits and vegetables at every meal, you can teach me how to eat on $3 any day! I'm still trying to remember the recipes from the school to cook for my family! I left the school becuase I didn't enjoy fundraising at all, though some of the other participants really like it. You're speaking directly to people, and people on the street really respond. I would like to point out something that I noticed in some of the articles on this site. They are written by people who have gone throught he program. I think it's strange that these people complained about the program from the begining, yet still completed it. Obviousley, if you are working in a position that you are not happy in for a year, then your time spent will seem horrible to you and seem like a waste. That will happen with any job. Personally, I did not witness any brainwashing, nor believe it exists at the campus. When I told everyone that I was leaving, they were of course disappointed, but were very, very, kind. Nobody tried to 'brainwash' me into staying. I had some great times in California. Your free time is your own, and frequently a group of us would go on an amazing hike to a lake or waterfall and spend the afternnon outside. I hope that anyone interested in joining and has looked at this site will also go to an info weekend at one of the schools - this is not a committment to join! Whatever you do, you will get both sides of the story. If you have any questions, I will try to answer them. Thanks for this opportunity to tell people about my time in California. Amy.


 
 

Question...

Why do you call the Page Tvind alert? If it is obviously that Tvind is just an organisation of the TG. The Schools have properly not much to do with the TG. I would say that you rename the Page to www.TGALERT.org.uk and after wards do a little more for the Site... i mean.. just the look of it makes me almost Puke...

Bye then. (Anonymous)


 
 

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Reply from Frsig

In respond to the contribution bellow this:

First of all: The questions raised by me, has been raised by several others including many former members of TG.

Second: Ofcouse the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization. (I use the term "tvind" to cover all TG's activities, and because it was in this city that the organisation started out.)

And for the record: I'am happy that you try to go into and open dialog, but do not not find your argumentation creditable. Explanation follows:

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) It is not impossible to answer this question. What is interesting in your attempt to answer the question is that you indirectly admit, that the world of TG can be quiete confussing, since everybody find it hard to keep track of what is going on: The travelling highschool is just one of many "tvind" coporations, with the poupose to recrutte vollenters to humana projects, like forexampel the TCE-projet. And the humana-projects that the volenters join after they have left the travelling highschools, is the projects that should be evalueated, but tvind will not allow it, and the "books" are not accesable for outsideres - like they are in 99 pct of non-profit organisations.

WHY IS THAT?

b) It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others., and it is important secure such foundations are not misused, since it can harm the work of other well aid organisations. If money from this foundations are used to start up what you call " PRIVATE INITIATIVES" you are undermining the work of other aid-organisations, and a serious crime to humanity has been comitted.

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

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REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

so you are saying that our projects are bad?? how come that Botswana has taken TCE as their national HIV/AIDS fighting programme, many more Southern African countries are considering it. In Mocambique the DNS education aint just a teacher training education, it's THE Teacher training education.

All sanitarian help we've done to minimize the spread of diseases, they don't help preventing deaths? nutrition programmes, they are starving the people?

And to once more trying to clarify the question of outside examinors for the books...

The Danish government has twice done an extended validation of our book keeping, for a cost of 1.5million crowns each time, they didn't find anything wrong. We are hiring top class "revisors" with good reputations so that people know that they are doing a good job, the law requires us to have the books validated by outside examinors, the revisors are doing that. Fonden has been under investigation for several years, and still nothing has been found to put the finger on.

And another thing, as you probably realize, if you look with a critique eye into each and every single company, organisation or any kind of employee, you can always find something to whine about, this is no exception with Tvind, but in my opinion, considering the amount of investigations that's been made, very very very few mistakes has been found, None illegal anyway, correct me if I'm wrong.....

And Tvind is just a name, as have been explained before LG has started up several different organisations, schools, companies etc... Some are non profit, some are organisations, some are schools, some are developing organisations, some are strictly companies and some are probably something else. Different rules apply for every different type.

And a question, can you please specify transparency?? Do you mean like writing a letter to Jyllandsposten each day telling exactly what we've donne, what we're going to do, how much money we've spent, how much money we've earned, how much toiletpaper that's been used in the basement toilet in Bustrup??? Specify please.... Have you tried going to one of the so called Tvind schools and ask your questions there?? Maybe you will get an answer or maybe they have work to do so they don't have time to answer your questions, go there and see for yourself. Your welcome to DNS to have a look if you want.

Jimmy

PS Maybe you should ask UN why they spend 1million GB Pound on counting charity organisations.... DS


 
 

Hello all, I just want to say hello to James, if he ever turns up again at that page. How is it going for you, here is the "stupid german teacher", who would still work as a toolmaker, if he would not be employed by DRH Tvind. If anyone wants to test me, here I am. I think, I am quite smart. Why is it, James, that you cannot write your full name in the articles, are you afraid we are comming after you? Don't worry, we are busy helpin people, we don't have time for a hunt.

Marcus Kozok DRH Tvind :)


 
 

So where do you think that he money goes? Off course they always answer the same, that is where the money goes! What do you want them to tell you but the truth?

I have been working in Norway i know their economy very well. Yes, the participants spend 6 weeks (planned) to fundraising for UFF norway, UFF Finland and UFF Sweden. The money is their property after they are raised.

This is different from for example IICD where participants raise money for the expenses connected to run an institute of that kind. Food need to be bought, airtickets paid, insurances, cars, houserent, salaries, information work etc. That is the way IICD makes their economy run. If you dont receive the money from a donor, an organization, a government you better raise the money yourself if you want it to be.

I think that you should try to study some more economics and maybe you will figure out how much it cost to run an institute of that kind. If you are interested in finding out what UFF does with the money you have had plenty of opportunities to do so. For example during your work weekend in Oslo that usually is happening for every team within the first month.

You can not just "shoot away" saying that "the moneys goes to Tvind! If you are dissatisfied with the program is one thing. That is not the same as the "money is paid under the table to Tvind". That is completely irrational.

What do you think that the Norwegain State authorized auditor is doing every year when he check through the books for the intstitute in Norway? Sleeping through it so that "Norway can channel money to some Tvind empire with a guru". Wake up. Learn how to count.

 


 
 

Hi to all. I've been in the norwegian school in hornsjo some years ago. the way tvind is earning the money is clear. students pay for all expenses that the so called "probably best school in the world" (the headmaster) has. then, a lot of their time the students spend by selling post cards. the money they earn goes go tvind. there is no real teaching on this mountain there. most of the day students teaching theirselves. you learn nothing what you really need in africa to help. if you ask where the money goes to, you always here the same: to humana people to people. but where does it go then. well ... back to tvind. that's what I found out after leaving that place there. I made researches in different places such as banks, universities and so on.


 
 

Please be more specific!


 
 

We are living in a diverse world. Some do not like that. We are living in a world where you "should" conform. Some do not like to conform. We are living in a world where you are learning the "truth" as something we should not understand or question. As least not if you have the "wrong opinion".

This website does not contain much of truth but the owners of the site acts like they are the truth.

 


 
 

I meant disfunctional not in the sense of not being able to accomplish anything or the intentions of the volunteers but because the whole system is placing people in impossible situations with little or no support and then blaming the individual when things don't go according to plan.


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

 


 
 

Hello Herman.

You are welcome to the info weekend at CCTG. Bring a lot of questions!!!

Greetings

CCTG


 
 

I am from CCTG and do certainly not agree that we are "disfuncional". All here are very well intended. That is true.


 
 

Amy, Glad you wrote. I agree that Tvind/TG is not "brain-washing" people although pressure to conform can be enormous. I've always thought the saddest thing about Tvind/TG is that you have so many well-intentioned people within an organization that is so disfunctional.

Herman: Good luck with the info weekend. See for yourself and remember the people at CCTG have opinions and agendas just like everyone who posts here. Just remember that the info weekend is CCTG at its best and that the reality of Humana in Africa is something entirely different as well.


 
 

Dear Amy. Thankyou for giving me some hope of starting in a team. I have decide to go for an info weekend and see for my self. This way will it be me and not other people who makes up my mind. Love Herman.


 
 

Hi Matt, I should have been more clear. I was volunteering 4 months before my training would have started and I was fundraising for my program fee. I certainly didn't have as much invested in the program as you did. If I had, I honestly couldn't say what I would have done ( although the fundraising probably would have done me in anyway). So, I also didn't start my training program. I did however see the other participants in their training period. Personally, having gone through an international development program at university, I don't think I would have had any problems with the courses besides feeling like I had done activities like them before(another reason for leaving). If I had stayed I would have used the six months as an opportunity to teach what I had learned in shcool, and gain experience in that sort of leadership role. However I did decide to leave, which obviousely means that I wasn't enjoying 100% of the program. I want to write on this site because some of the people in Etna were rather weary of the campus and I think accusations such as brainwashing and having to wash the headmasters' underwear (comment heard while there) is ridiculous and childish, and will definietly sway people from finding out more. I have not visited the other schools, but can safely say that these above did not take place in California. I totally agree with increased transparency of non-profits and do encourage people to research orgs that they are interested in fully. Amy.


 
 

Hi Amy,

Thanks for writing. First a response and then some questions. Two reasons I stayed with the program were (1) I had paid a significant chunk of money that I couldn't get back and (2) I was constantly pursing the hope that things would get better after the fund-raising period or after the building weekend or after we left the US or after we got back to the US. It keeps hope alive.

Quick questions. 1) Didn't you mind losing your program fee after you left? 2) What did you think about the training you were receiving to join the TCE program?

Matt


 
 

Hello, I am a past volunteer at Campus California, and I would like to share with you what I was doing. I arrived in California a few months before my 6 month prep-period to fundraise my program fee. I arrived excited and ready to work on the building. I had a blast! Tomas and Ruth are so nice and easy to get along with, they made moving to a new town really enjoyable. I began work on the building quite soon after I arrived and learned so much!! I was drywalling, laying down ceramic tile and putting in insulation. I hadn't done anything like that before. It was hard work, but that's what construction is! Living closely with people was also an experience and one that I cherish. Now that I am home I really miss having people around to interact with most of the time. I took my share of the responsibility for cooking and cleaning and that was perfectly fine. I learned to cook for1 2 people at once and made some amazing meals! I have never eaten so well in my life! A note on this site complained about the $3 per day, but I ate so many fruits and vegetables at every meal, you can teach me how to eat on $3 any day! I'm still trying to remember the recipes from the school to cook for my family! I left the school becuase I didn't enjoy fundraising at all, though some of the other participants really like it. You're speaking directly to people, and people on the street really respond. I would like to point out something that I noticed in some of the articles on this site. They are written by people who have gone throught he program. I think it's strange that these people complained about the program from the begining, yet still completed it. Obviousley, if you are working in a position that you are not happy in for a year, then your time spent will seem horrible to you and seem like a waste. That will happen with any job. Personally, I did not witness any brainwashing, nor believe it exists at the campus. When I told everyone that I was leaving, they were of course disappointed, but were very, very, kind. Nobody tried to 'brainwash' me into staying. I had some great times in California. Your free time is your own, and frequently a group of us would go on an amazing hike to a lake or waterfall and spend the afternnon outside. I hope that anyone interested in joining and has looked at this site will also go to an info weekend at one of the schools - this is not a committment to join! Whatever you do, you will get both sides of the story. If you have any questions, I will try to answer them. Thanks for this opportunity to tell people about my time in California. Amy.


 
 

Question...

Why do you call the Page Tvind alert? If it is obviously that Tvind is just an organisation of the TG. The Schools have properly not much to do with the TG. I would say that you rename the Page to www.TGALERT.org.uk and after wards do a little more for the Site... i mean.. just the look of it makes me almost Puke...

Bye then. (Anonymous)


 
 

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Reply from Frsig

In respond to the contribution bellow this:

First of all: The questions raised by me, has been raised by several others including many former members of TG.

Second: Ofcouse the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization. (I use the term "tvind" to cover all TG's activities, and because it was in this city that the organisation started out.)

And for the record: I'am happy that you try to go into and open dialog, but do not not find your argumentation creditable. Explanation follows:

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) It is not impossible to answer this question. What is interesting in your attempt to answer the question is that you indirectly admit, that the world of TG can be quiete confussing, since everybody find it hard to keep track of what is going on: The travelling highschool is just one of many "tvind" coporations, with the poupose to recrutte vollenters to humana projects, like forexampel the TCE-projet. And the humana-projects that the volenters join after they have left the travelling highschools, is the projects that should be evalueated, but tvind will not allow it, and the "books" are not accesable for outsideres - like they are in 99 pct of non-profit organisations.

WHY IS THAT?

b) It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others., and it is important secure such foundations are not misused, since it can harm the work of other well aid organisations. If money from this foundations are used to start up what you call " PRIVATE INITIATIVES" you are undermining the work of other aid-organisations, and a serious crime to humanity has been comitted.

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

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REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

All sanitarian help we've done to minimize the spread of diseases, they don't help preventing deaths? nutrition programmes, they are starving the people?

And to once more trying to clarify the question of outside examinors for the books...

The Danish government has twice done an extended validation of our book keeping, for a cost of 1.5million crowns each time, they didn't find anything wrong. We are hiring top class "revisors" with good reputations so that people know that they are doing a good job, the law requires us to have the books validated by outside examinors, the revisors are doing that. Fonden has been under investigation for several years, and still nothing has been found to put the finger on.

And another thing, as you probably realize, if you look with a critique eye into each and every single company, organisation or any kind of employee, you can always find something to whine about, this is no exception with Tvind, but in my opinion, considering the amount of investigations that's been made, very very very few mistakes has been found, None illegal anyway, correct me if I'm wrong.....

And Tvind is just a name, as have been explained before LG has started up several different organisations, schools, companies etc... Some are non profit, some are organisations, some are schools, some are developing organisations, some are strictly companies and some are probably something else. Different rules apply for every different type.

And a question, can you please specify transparency?? Do you mean like writing a letter to Jyllandsposten each day telling exactly what we've donne, what we're going to do, how much money we've spent, how much money we've earned, how much toiletpaper that's been used in the basement toilet in Bustrup??? Specify please.... Have you tried going to one of the so called Tvind schools and ask your questions there?? Maybe you will get an answer or maybe they have work to do so they don't have time to answer your questions, go there and see for yourself. Your welcome to DNS to have a look if you want.

Jimmy

PS Maybe you should ask UN why they spend 1million GB Pound on counting charity organisations.... DS


 
 

Hello all, I just want to say hello to James, if he ever turns up again at that page. How is it going for you, here is the "stupid german teacher", who would still work as a toolmaker, if he would not be employed by DRH Tvind. If anyone wants to test me, here I am. I think, I am quite smart. Why is it, James, that you cannot write your full name in the articles, are you afraid we are comming after you? Don't worry, we are busy helpin people, we don't have time for a hunt.

Marcus Kozok DRH Tvind :)


 
 

So where do you think that he money goes? Off course they always answer the same, that is where the money goes! What do you want them to tell you but the truth?

I have been working in Norway i know their economy very well. Yes, the participants spend 6 weeks (planned) to fundraising for UFF norway, UFF Finland and UFF Sweden. The money is their property after they are raised.

This is different from for example IICD where participants raise money for the expenses connected to run an institute of that kind. Food need to be bought, airtickets paid, insurances, cars, houserent, salaries, information work etc. That is the way IICD makes their economy run. If you dont receive the money from a donor, an organization, a government you better raise the money yourself if you want it to be.

I think that you should try to study some more economics and maybe you will figure out how much it cost to run an institute of that kind. If you are interested in finding out what UFF does with the money you have had plenty of opportunities to do so. For example during your work weekend in Oslo that usually is happening for every team within the first month.

You can not just "shoot away" saying that "the moneys goes to Tvind! If you are dissatisfied with the program is one thing. That is not the same as the "money is paid under the table to Tvind". That is completely irrational.

What do you think that the Norwegain State authorized auditor is doing every year when he check through the books for the intstitute in Norway? Sleeping through it so that "Norway can channel money to some Tvind empire with a guru". Wake up. Learn how to count.

 


 
 

Hi to all. I've been in the norwegian school in hornsjo some years ago. the way tvind is earning the money is clear. students pay for all expenses that the so called "probably best school in the world" (the headmaster) has. then, a lot of their time the students spend by selling post cards. the money they earn goes go tvind. there is no real teaching on this mountain there. most of the day students teaching theirselves. you learn nothing what you really need in africa to help. if you ask where the money goes to, you always here the same: to humana people to people. but where does it go then. well ... back to tvind. that's what I found out after leaving that place there. I made researches in different places such as banks, universities and so on.


 
 

Please be more specific!


 
 

We are living in a diverse world. Some do not like that. We are living in a world where you "should" conform. Some do not like to conform. We are living in a world where you are learning the "truth" as something we should not understand or question. As least not if you have the "wrong opinion".

This website does not contain much of truth but the owners of the site acts like they are the truth.

 


 
 

I meant disfunctional not in the sense of not being able to accomplish anything or the intentions of the volunteers but because the whole system is placing people in impossible situations with little or no support and then blaming the individual when things don't go according to plan.


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

 


 
 

Hello Herman.

You are welcome to the info weekend at CCTG. Bring a lot of questions!!!

Greetings

CCTG


 
 

I am from CCTG and do certainly not agree that we are "disfuncional". All here are very well intended. That is true.


 
 

Amy, Glad you wrote. I agree that Tvind/TG is not "brain-washing" people although pressure to conform can be enormous. I've always thought the saddest thing about Tvind/TG is that you have so many well-intentioned people within an organization that is so disfunctional.

Herman: Good luck with the info weekend. See for yourself and remember the people at CCTG have opinions and agendas just like everyone who posts here. Just remember that the info weekend is CCTG at its best and that the reality of Humana in Africa is something entirely different as well.


 
 

Dear Amy. Thankyou for giving me some hope of starting in a team. I have decide to go for an info weekend and see for my self. This way will it be me and not other people who makes up my mind. Love Herman.


 
 

Hi Matt, I should have been more clear. I was volunteering 4 months before my training would have started and I was fundraising for my program fee. I certainly didn't have as much invested in the program as you did. If I had, I honestly couldn't say what I would have done ( although the fundraising probably would have done me in anyway). So, I also didn't start my training program. I did however see the other participants in their training period. Personally, having gone through an international development program at university, I don't think I would have had any problems with the courses besides feeling like I had done activities like them before(another reason for leaving). If I had stayed I would have used the six months as an opportunity to teach what I had learned in shcool, and gain experience in that sort of leadership role. However I did decide to leave, which obviousely means that I wasn't enjoying 100% of the program. I want to write on this site because some of the people in Etna were rather weary of the campus and I think accusations such as brainwashing and having to wash the headmasters' underwear (comment heard while there) is ridiculous and childish, and will definietly sway people from finding out more. I have not visited the other schools, but can safely say that these above did not take place in California. I totally agree with increased transparency of non-profits and do encourage people to research orgs that they are interested in fully. Amy.


 
 

Hi Amy,

Thanks for writing. First a response and then some questions. Two reasons I stayed with the program were (1) I had paid a significant chunk of money that I couldn't get back and (2) I was constantly pursing the hope that things would get better after the fund-raising period or after the building weekend or after we left the US or after we got back to the US. It keeps hope alive.

Quick questions. 1) Didn't you mind losing your program fee after you left? 2) What did you think about the training you were receiving to join the TCE program?

Matt


 
 

Hello, I am a past volunteer at Campus California, and I would like to share with you what I was doing. I arrived in California a few months before my 6 month prep-period to fundraise my program fee. I arrived excited and ready to work on the building. I had a blast! Tomas and Ruth are so nice and easy to get along with, they made moving to a new town really enjoyable. I began work on the building quite soon after I arrived and learned so much!! I was drywalling, laying down ceramic tile and putting in insulation. I hadn't done anything like that before. It was hard work, but that's what construction is! Living closely with people was also an experience and one that I cherish. Now that I am home I really miss having people around to interact with most of the time. I took my share of the responsibility for cooking and cleaning and that was perfectly fine. I learned to cook for1 2 people at once and made some amazing meals! I have never eaten so well in my life! A note on this site complained about the $3 per day, but I ate so many fruits and vegetables at every meal, you can teach me how to eat on $3 any day! I'm still trying to remember the recipes from the school to cook for my family! I left the school becuase I didn't enjoy fundraising at all, though some of the other participants really like it. You're speaking directly to people, and people on the street really respond. I would like to point out something that I noticed in some of the articles on this site. They are written by people who have gone throught he program. I think it's strange that these people complained about the program from the begining, yet still completed it. Obviousley, if you are working in a position that you are not happy in for a year, then your time spent will seem horrible to you and seem like a waste. That will happen with any job. Personally, I did not witness any brainwashing, nor believe it exists at the campus. When I told everyone that I was leaving, they were of course disappointed, but were very, very, kind. Nobody tried to 'brainwash' me into staying. I had some great times in California. Your free time is your own, and frequently a group of us would go on an amazing hike to a lake or waterfall and spend the afternnon outside. I hope that anyone interested in joining and has looked at this site will also go to an info weekend at one of the schools - this is not a committment to join! Whatever you do, you will get both sides of the story. If you have any questions, I will try to answer them. Thanks for this opportunity to tell people about my time in California. Amy.


 
 

Question...

Why do you call the Page Tvind alert? If it is obviously that Tvind is just an organisation of the TG. The Schools have properly not much to do with the TG. I would say that you rename the Page to www.TGALERT.org.uk and after wards do a little more for the Site... i mean.. just the look of it makes me almost Puke...

Bye then. (Anonymous)


 
 

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Reply from Frsig

In respond to the contribution bellow this:

First of all: The questions raised by me, has been raised by several others including many former members of TG.

Second: Ofcouse the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization. (I use the term "tvind" to cover all TG's activities, and because it was in this city that the organisation started out.)

And for the record: I'am happy that you try to go into and open dialog, but do not not find your argumentation creditable. Explanation follows:

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) It is not impossible to answer this question. What is interesting in your attempt to answer the question is that you indirectly admit, that the world of TG can be quiete confussing, since everybody find it hard to keep track of what is going on: The travelling highschool is just one of many "tvind" coporations, with the poupose to recrutte vollenters to humana projects, like forexampel the TCE-projet. And the humana-projects that the volenters join after they have left the travelling highschools, is the projects that should be evalueated, but tvind will not allow it, and the "books" are not accesable for outsideres - like they are in 99 pct of non-profit organisations.

WHY IS THAT?

b) It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others., and it is important secure such foundations are not misused, since it can harm the work of other well aid organisations. If money from this foundations are used to start up what you call " PRIVATE INITIATIVES" you are undermining the work of other aid-organisations, and a serious crime to humanity has been comitted.

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

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REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

And to once more trying to clarify the question of outside examinors for the books...

The Danish government has twice done an extended validation of our book keeping, for a cost of 1.5million crowns each time, they didn't find anything wrong. We are hiring top class "revisors" with good reputations so that people know that they are doing a good job, the law requires us to have the books validated by outside examinors, the revisors are doing that. Fonden has been under investigation for several years, and still nothing has been found to put the finger on.

And another thing, as you probably realize, if you look with a critique eye into each and every single company, organisation or any kind of employee, you can always find something to whine about, this is no exception with Tvind, but in my opinion, considering the amount of investigations that's been made, very very very few mistakes has been found, None illegal anyway, correct me if I'm wrong.....

And Tvind is just a name, as have been explained before LG has started up several different organisations, schools, companies etc... Some are non profit, some are organisations, some are schools, some are developing organisations, some are strictly companies and some are probably something else. Different rules apply for every different type.

And a question, can you please specify transparency?? Do you mean like writing a letter to Jyllandsposten each day telling exactly what we've donne, what we're going to do, how much money we've spent, how much money we've earned, how much toiletpaper that's been used in the basement toilet in Bustrup??? Specify please.... Have you tried going to one of the so called Tvind schools and ask your questions there?? Maybe you will get an answer or maybe they have work to do so they don't have time to answer your questions, go there and see for yourself. Your welcome to DNS to have a look if you want.

Jimmy

PS Maybe you should ask UN why they spend 1million GB Pound on counting charity organisations.... DS


 
 

Hello all, I just want to say hello to James, if he ever turns up again at that page. How is it going for you, here is the "stupid german teacher", who would still work as a toolmaker, if he would not be employed by DRH Tvind. If anyone wants to test me, here I am. I think, I am quite smart. Why is it, James, that you cannot write your full name in the articles, are you afraid we are comming after you? Don't worry, we are busy helpin people, we don't have time for a hunt.

Marcus Kozok DRH Tvind :)


 
 

So where do you think that he money goes? Off course they always answer the same, that is where the money goes! What do you want them to tell you but the truth?

I have been working in Norway i know their economy very well. Yes, the participants spend 6 weeks (planned) to fundraising for UFF norway, UFF Finland and UFF Sweden. The money is their property after they are raised.

This is different from for example IICD where participants raise money for the expenses connected to run an institute of that kind. Food need to be bought, airtickets paid, insurances, cars, houserent, salaries, information work etc. That is the way IICD makes their economy run. If you dont receive the money from a donor, an organization, a government you better raise the money yourself if you want it to be.

I think that you should try to study some more economics and maybe you will figure out how much it cost to run an institute of that kind. If you are interested in finding out what UFF does with the money you have had plenty of opportunities to do so. For example during your work weekend in Oslo that usually is happening for every team within the first month.

You can not just "shoot away" saying that "the moneys goes to Tvind! If you are dissatisfied with the program is one thing. That is not the same as the "money is paid under the table to Tvind". That is completely irrational.

What do you think that the Norwegain State authorized auditor is doing every year when he check through the books for the intstitute in Norway? Sleeping through it so that "Norway can channel money to some Tvind empire with a guru". Wake up. Learn how to count.

 


 
 

Hi to all. I've been in the norwegian school in hornsjo some years ago. the way tvind is earning the money is clear. students pay for all expenses that the so called "probably best school in the world" (the headmaster) has. then, a lot of their time the students spend by selling post cards. the money they earn goes go tvind. there is no real teaching on this mountain there. most of the day students teaching theirselves. you learn nothing what you really need in africa to help. if you ask where the money goes to, you always here the same: to humana people to people. but where does it go then. well ... back to tvind. that's what I found out after leaving that place there. I made researches in different places such as banks, universities and so on.


 
 

Please be more specific!


 
 

We are living in a diverse world. Some do not like that. We are living in a world where you "should" conform. Some do not like to conform. We are living in a world where you are learning the "truth" as something we should not understand or question. As least not if you have the "wrong opinion".

This website does not contain much of truth but the owners of the site acts like they are the truth.

 


 
 

I meant disfunctional not in the sense of not being able to accomplish anything or the intentions of the volunteers but because the whole system is placing people in impossible situations with little or no support and then blaming the individual when things don't go according to plan.


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

 


 
 

Hello Herman.

You are welcome to the info weekend at CCTG. Bring a lot of questions!!!

Greetings

CCTG


 
 

I am from CCTG and do certainly not agree that we are "disfuncional". All here are very well intended. That is true.


 
 

Amy, Glad you wrote. I agree that Tvind/TG is not "brain-washing" people although pressure to conform can be enormous. I've always thought the saddest thing about Tvind/TG is that you have so many well-intentioned people within an organization that is so disfunctional.

Herman: Good luck with the info weekend. See for yourself and remember the people at CCTG have opinions and agendas just like everyone who posts here. Just remember that the info weekend is CCTG at its best and that the reality of Humana in Africa is something entirely different as well.


 
 

Dear Amy. Thankyou for giving me some hope of starting in a team. I have decide to go for an info weekend and see for my self. This way will it be me and not other people who makes up my mind. Love Herman.


 
 

Hi Matt, I should have been more clear. I was volunteering 4 months before my training would have started and I was fundraising for my program fee. I certainly didn't have as much invested in the program as you did. If I had, I honestly couldn't say what I would have done ( although the fundraising probably would have done me in anyway). So, I also didn't start my training program. I did however see the other participants in their training period. Personally, having gone through an international development program at university, I don't think I would have had any problems with the courses besides feeling like I had done activities like them before(another reason for leaving). If I had stayed I would have used the six months as an opportunity to teach what I had learned in shcool, and gain experience in that sort of leadership role. However I did decide to leave, which obviousely means that I wasn't enjoying 100% of the program. I want to write on this site because some of the people in Etna were rather weary of the campus and I think accusations such as brainwashing and having to wash the headmasters' underwear (comment heard while there) is ridiculous and childish, and will definietly sway people from finding out more. I have not visited the other schools, but can safely say that these above did not take place in California. I totally agree with increased transparency of non-profits and do encourage people to research orgs that they are interested in fully. Amy.


 
 

Hi Amy,

Thanks for writing. First a response and then some questions. Two reasons I stayed with the program were (1) I had paid a significant chunk of money that I couldn't get back and (2) I was constantly pursing the hope that things would get better after the fund-raising period or after the building weekend or after we left the US or after we got back to the US. It keeps hope alive.

Quick questions. 1) Didn't you mind losing your program fee after you left? 2) What did you think about the training you were receiving to join the TCE program?

Matt


 
 

Hello, I am a past volunteer at Campus California, and I would like to share with you what I was doing. I arrived in California a few months before my 6 month prep-period to fundraise my program fee. I arrived excited and ready to work on the building. I had a blast! Tomas and Ruth are so nice and easy to get along with, they made moving to a new town really enjoyable. I began work on the building quite soon after I arrived and learned so much!! I was drywalling, laying down ceramic tile and putting in insulation. I hadn't done anything like that before. It was hard work, but that's what construction is! Living closely with people was also an experience and one that I cherish. Now that I am home I really miss having people around to interact with most of the time. I took my share of the responsibility for cooking and cleaning and that was perfectly fine. I learned to cook for1 2 people at once and made some amazing meals! I have never eaten so well in my life! A note on this site complained about the $3 per day, but I ate so many fruits and vegetables at every meal, you can teach me how to eat on $3 any day! I'm still trying to remember the recipes from the school to cook for my family! I left the school becuase I didn't enjoy fundraising at all, though some of the other participants really like it. You're speaking directly to people, and people on the street really respond. I would like to point out something that I noticed in some of the articles on this site. They are written by people who have gone throught he program. I think it's strange that these people complained about the program from the begining, yet still completed it. Obviousley, if you are working in a position that you are not happy in for a year, then your time spent will seem horrible to you and seem like a waste. That will happen with any job. Personally, I did not witness any brainwashing, nor believe it exists at the campus. When I told everyone that I was leaving, they were of course disappointed, but were very, very, kind. Nobody tried to 'brainwash' me into staying. I had some great times in California. Your free time is your own, and frequently a group of us would go on an amazing hike to a lake or waterfall and spend the afternnon outside. I hope that anyone interested in joining and has looked at this site will also go to an info weekend at one of the schools - this is not a committment to join! Whatever you do, you will get both sides of the story. If you have any questions, I will try to answer them. Thanks for this opportunity to tell people about my time in California. Amy.


 
 

Question...

Why do you call the Page Tvind alert? If it is obviously that Tvind is just an organisation of the TG. The Schools have properly not much to do with the TG. I would say that you rename the Page to www.TGALERT.org.uk and after wards do a little more for the Site... i mean.. just the look of it makes me almost Puke...

Bye then. (Anonymous)


 
 

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Reply from Frsig

In respond to the contribution bellow this:

First of all: The questions raised by me, has been raised by several others including many former members of TG.

Second: Ofcouse the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization. (I use the term "tvind" to cover all TG's activities, and because it was in this city that the organisation started out.)

And for the record: I'am happy that you try to go into and open dialog, but do not not find your argumentation creditable. Explanation follows:

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) It is not impossible to answer this question. What is interesting in your attempt to answer the question is that you indirectly admit, that the world of TG can be quiete confussing, since everybody find it hard to keep track of what is going on: The travelling highschool is just one of many "tvind" coporations, with the poupose to recrutte vollenters to humana projects, like forexampel the TCE-projet. And the humana-projects that the volenters join after they have left the travelling highschools, is the projects that should be evalueated, but tvind will not allow it, and the "books" are not accesable for outsideres - like they are in 99 pct of non-profit organisations.

WHY IS THAT?

b) It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others., and it is important secure such foundations are not misused, since it can harm the work of other well aid organisations. If money from this foundations are used to start up what you call " PRIVATE INITIATIVES" you are undermining the work of other aid-organisations, and a serious crime to humanity has been comitted.

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

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REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

The Danish government has twice done an extended validation of our book keeping, for a cost of 1.5million crowns each time, they didn't find anything wrong. We are hiring top class "revisors" with good reputations so that people know that they are doing a good job, the law requires us to have the books validated by outside examinors, the revisors are doing that. Fonden has been under investigation for several years, and still nothing has been found to put the finger on.

And another thing, as you probably realize, if you look with a critique eye into each and every single company, organisation or any kind of employee, you can always find something to whine about, this is no exception with Tvind, but in my opinion, considering the amount of investigations that's been made, very very very few mistakes has been found, None illegal anyway, correct me if I'm wrong.....

And Tvind is just a name, as have been explained before LG has started up several different organisations, schools, companies etc... Some are non profit, some are organisations, some are schools, some are developing organisations, some are strictly companies and some are probably something else. Different rules apply for every different type.

And a question, can you please specify transparency?? Do you mean like writing a letter to Jyllandsposten each day telling exactly what we've donne, what we're going to do, how much money we've spent, how much money we've earned, how much toiletpaper that's been used in the basement toilet in Bustrup??? Specify please.... Have you tried going to one of the so called Tvind schools and ask your questions there?? Maybe you will get an answer or maybe they have work to do so they don't have time to answer your questions, go there and see for yourself. Your welcome to DNS to have a look if you want.

Jimmy

PS Maybe you should ask UN why they spend 1million GB Pound on counting charity organisations.... DS


 
 

Hello all, I just want to say hello to James, if he ever turns up again at that page. How is it going for you, here is the "stupid german teacher", who would still work as a toolmaker, if he would not be employed by DRH Tvind. If anyone wants to test me, here I am. I think, I am quite smart. Why is it, James, that you cannot write your full name in the articles, are you afraid we are comming after you? Don't worry, we are busy helpin people, we don't have time for a hunt.

Marcus Kozok DRH Tvind :)


 
 

So where do you think that he money goes? Off course they always answer the same, that is where the money goes! What do you want them to tell you but the truth?

I have been working in Norway i know their economy very well. Yes, the participants spend 6 weeks (planned) to fundraising for UFF norway, UFF Finland and UFF Sweden. The money is their property after they are raised.

This is different from for example IICD where participants raise money for the expenses connected to run an institute of that kind. Food need to be bought, airtickets paid, insurances, cars, houserent, salaries, information work etc. That is the way IICD makes their economy run. If you dont receive the money from a donor, an organization, a government you better raise the money yourself if you want it to be.

I think that you should try to study some more economics and maybe you will figure out how much it cost to run an institute of that kind. If you are interested in finding out what UFF does with the money you have had plenty of opportunities to do so. For example during your work weekend in Oslo that usually is happening for every team within the first month.

You can not just "shoot away" saying that "the moneys goes to Tvind! If you are dissatisfied with the program is one thing. That is not the same as the "money is paid under the table to Tvind". That is completely irrational.

What do you think that the Norwegain State authorized auditor is doing every year when he check through the books for the intstitute in Norway? Sleeping through it so that "Norway can channel money to some Tvind empire with a guru". Wake up. Learn how to count.

 


 
 

Hi to all. I've been in the norwegian school in hornsjo some years ago. the way tvind is earning the money is clear. students pay for all expenses that the so called "probably best school in the world" (the headmaster) has. then, a lot of their time the students spend by selling post cards. the money they earn goes go tvind. there is no real teaching on this mountain there. most of the day students teaching theirselves. you learn nothing what you really need in africa to help. if you ask where the money goes to, you always here the same: to humana people to people. but where does it go then. well ... back to tvind. that's what I found out after leaving that place there. I made researches in different places such as banks, universities and so on.


 
 

Please be more specific!


 
 

We are living in a diverse world. Some do not like that. We are living in a world where you "should" conform. Some do not like to conform. We are living in a world where you are learning the "truth" as something we should not understand or question. As least not if you have the "wrong opinion".

This website does not contain much of truth but the owners of the site acts like they are the truth.

 


 
 

I meant disfunctional not in the sense of not being able to accomplish anything or the intentions of the volunteers but because the whole system is placing people in impossible situations with little or no support and then blaming the individual when things don't go according to plan.


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

 


 
 

Hello Herman.

You are welcome to the info weekend at CCTG. Bring a lot of questions!!!

Greetings

CCTG


 
 

I am from CCTG and do certainly not agree that we are "disfuncional". All here are very well intended. That is true.


 
 

Amy, Glad you wrote. I agree that Tvind/TG is not "brain-washing" people although pressure to conform can be enormous. I've always thought the saddest thing about Tvind/TG is that you have so many well-intentioned people within an organization that is so disfunctional.

Herman: Good luck with the info weekend. See for yourself and remember the people at CCTG have opinions and agendas just like everyone who posts here. Just remember that the info weekend is CCTG at its best and that the reality of Humana in Africa is something entirely different as well.


 
 

Dear Amy. Thankyou for giving me some hope of starting in a team. I have decide to go for an info weekend and see for my self. This way will it be me and not other people who makes up my mind. Love Herman.


 
 

Hi Matt, I should have been more clear. I was volunteering 4 months before my training would have started and I was fundraising for my program fee. I certainly didn't have as much invested in the program as you did. If I had, I honestly couldn't say what I would have done ( although the fundraising probably would have done me in anyway). So, I also didn't start my training program. I did however see the other participants in their training period. Personally, having gone through an international development program at university, I don't think I would have had any problems with the courses besides feeling like I had done activities like them before(another reason for leaving). If I had stayed I would have used the six months as an opportunity to teach what I had learned in shcool, and gain experience in that sort of leadership role. However I did decide to leave, which obviousely means that I wasn't enjoying 100% of the program. I want to write on this site because some of the people in Etna were rather weary of the campus and I think accusations such as brainwashing and having to wash the headmasters' underwear (comment heard while there) is ridiculous and childish, and will definietly sway people from finding out more. I have not visited the other schools, but can safely say that these above did not take place in California. I totally agree with increased transparency of non-profits and do encourage people to research orgs that they are interested in fully. Amy.


 
 

Hi Amy,

Thanks for writing. First a response and then some questions. Two reasons I stayed with the program were (1) I had paid a significant chunk of money that I couldn't get back and (2) I was constantly pursing the hope that things would get better after the fund-raising period or after the building weekend or after we left the US or after we got back to the US. It keeps hope alive.

Quick questions. 1) Didn't you mind losing your program fee after you left? 2) What did you think about the training you were receiving to join the TCE program?

Matt


 
 

Hello, I am a past volunteer at Campus California, and I would like to share with you what I was doing. I arrived in California a few months before my 6 month prep-period to fundraise my program fee. I arrived excited and ready to work on the building. I had a blast! Tomas and Ruth are so nice and easy to get along with, they made moving to a new town really enjoyable. I began work on the building quite soon after I arrived and learned so much!! I was drywalling, laying down ceramic tile and putting in insulation. I hadn't done anything like that before. It was hard work, but that's what construction is! Living closely with people was also an experience and one that I cherish. Now that I am home I really miss having people around to interact with most of the time. I took my share of the responsibility for cooking and cleaning and that was perfectly fine. I learned to cook for1 2 people at once and made some amazing meals! I have never eaten so well in my life! A note on this site complained about the $3 per day, but I ate so many fruits and vegetables at every meal, you can teach me how to eat on $3 any day! I'm still trying to remember the recipes from the school to cook for my family! I left the school becuase I didn't enjoy fundraising at all, though some of the other participants really like it. You're speaking directly to people, and people on the street really respond. I would like to point out something that I noticed in some of the articles on this site. They are written by people who have gone throught he program. I think it's strange that these people complained about the program from the begining, yet still completed it. Obviousley, if you are working in a position that you are not happy in for a year, then your time spent will seem horrible to you and seem like a waste. That will happen with any job. Personally, I did not witness any brainwashing, nor believe it exists at the campus. When I told everyone that I was leaving, they were of course disappointed, but were very, very, kind. Nobody tried to 'brainwash' me into staying. I had some great times in California. Your free time is your own, and frequently a group of us would go on an amazing hike to a lake or waterfall and spend the afternnon outside. I hope that anyone interested in joining and has looked at this site will also go to an info weekend at one of the schools - this is not a committment to join! Whatever you do, you will get both sides of the story. If you have any questions, I will try to answer them. Thanks for this opportunity to tell people about my time in California. Amy.


 
 

Question...

Why do you call the Page Tvind alert? If it is obviously that Tvind is just an organisation of the TG. The Schools have properly not much to do with the TG. I would say that you rename the Page to www.TGALERT.org.uk and after wards do a little more for the Site... i mean.. just the look of it makes me almost Puke...

Bye then. (Anonymous)


 
 

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Reply from Frsig

In respond to the contribution bellow this:

First of all: The questions raised by me, has been raised by several others including many former members of TG.

Second: Ofcouse the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization. (I use the term "tvind" to cover all TG's activities, and because it was in this city that the organisation started out.)

And for the record: I'am happy that you try to go into and open dialog, but do not not find your argumentation creditable. Explanation follows:

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) It is not impossible to answer this question. What is interesting in your attempt to answer the question is that you indirectly admit, that the world of TG can be quiete confussing, since everybody find it hard to keep track of what is going on: The travelling highschool is just one of many "tvind" coporations, with the poupose to recrutte vollenters to humana projects, like forexampel the TCE-projet. And the humana-projects that the volenters join after they have left the travelling highschools, is the projects that should be evalueated, but tvind will not allow it, and the "books" are not accesable for outsideres - like they are in 99 pct of non-profit organisations.

WHY IS THAT?

b) It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others., and it is important secure such foundations are not misused, since it can harm the work of other well aid organisations. If money from this foundations are used to start up what you call " PRIVATE INITIATIVES" you are undermining the work of other aid-organisations, and a serious crime to humanity has been comitted.

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

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REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

And another thing, as you probably realize, if you look with a critique eye into each and every single company, organisation or any kind of employee, you can always find something to whine about, this is no exception with Tvind, but in my opinion, considering the amount of investigations that's been made, very very very few mistakes has been found, None illegal anyway, correct me if I'm wrong.....

And Tvind is just a name, as have been explained before LG has started up several different organisations, schools, companies etc... Some are non profit, some are organisations, some are schools, some are developing organisations, some are strictly companies and some are probably something else. Different rules apply for every different type.

And a question, can you please specify transparency?? Do you mean like writing a letter to Jyllandsposten each day telling exactly what we've donne, what we're going to do, how much money we've spent, how much money we've earned, how much toiletpaper that's been used in the basement toilet in Bustrup??? Specify please.... Have you tried going to one of the so called Tvind schools and ask your questions there?? Maybe you will get an answer or maybe they have work to do so they don't have time to answer your questions, go there and see for yourself. Your welcome to DNS to have a look if you want.

Jimmy

PS Maybe you should ask UN why they spend 1million GB Pound on counting charity organisations.... DS


 
 

Hello all, I just want to say hello to James, if he ever turns up again at that page. How is it going for you, here is the "stupid german teacher", who would still work as a toolmaker, if he would not be employed by DRH Tvind. If anyone wants to test me, here I am. I think, I am quite smart. Why is it, James, that you cannot write your full name in the articles, are you afraid we are comming after you? Don't worry, we are busy helpin people, we don't have time for a hunt.

Marcus Kozok DRH Tvind :)


 
 

So where do you think that he money goes? Off course they always answer the same, that is where the money goes! What do you want them to tell you but the truth?

I have been working in Norway i know their economy very well. Yes, the participants spend 6 weeks (planned) to fundraising for UFF norway, UFF Finland and UFF Sweden. The money is their property after they are raised.

This is different from for example IICD where participants raise money for the expenses connected to run an institute of that kind. Food need to be bought, airtickets paid, insurances, cars, houserent, salaries, information work etc. That is the way IICD makes their economy run. If you dont receive the money from a donor, an organization, a government you better raise the money yourself if you want it to be.

I think that you should try to study some more economics and maybe you will figure out how much it cost to run an institute of that kind. If you are interested in finding out what UFF does with the money you have had plenty of opportunities to do so. For example during your work weekend in Oslo that usually is happening for every team within the first month.

You can not just "shoot away" saying that "the moneys goes to Tvind! If you are dissatisfied with the program is one thing. That is not the same as the "money is paid under the table to Tvind". That is completely irrational.

What do you think that the Norwegain State authorized auditor is doing every year when he check through the books for the intstitute in Norway? Sleeping through it so that "Norway can channel money to some Tvind empire with a guru". Wake up. Learn how to count.

 


 
 

Hi to all. I've been in the norwegian school in hornsjo some years ago. the way tvind is earning the money is clear. students pay for all expenses that the so called "probably best school in the world" (the headmaster) has. then, a lot of their time the students spend by selling post cards. the money they earn goes go tvind. there is no real teaching on this mountain there. most of the day students teaching theirselves. you learn nothing what you really need in africa to help. if you ask where the money goes to, you always here the same: to humana people to people. but where does it go then. well ... back to tvind. that's what I found out after leaving that place there. I made researches in different places such as banks, universities and so on.


 
 

Please be more specific!


 
 

We are living in a diverse world. Some do not like that. We are living in a world where you "should" conform. Some do not like to conform. We are living in a world where you are learning the "truth" as something we should not understand or question. As least not if you have the "wrong opinion".

This website does not contain much of truth but the owners of the site acts like they are the truth.

 


 
 

I meant disfunctional not in the sense of not being able to accomplish anything or the intentions of the volunteers but because the whole system is placing people in impossible situations with little or no support and then blaming the individual when things don't go according to plan.


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

 


 
 

Hello Herman.

You are welcome to the info weekend at CCTG. Bring a lot of questions!!!

Greetings

CCTG


 
 

I am from CCTG and do certainly not agree that we are "disfuncional". All here are very well intended. That is true.


 
 

Amy, Glad you wrote. I agree that Tvind/TG is not "brain-washing" people although pressure to conform can be enormous. I've always thought the saddest thing about Tvind/TG is that you have so many well-intentioned people within an organization that is so disfunctional.

Herman: Good luck with the info weekend. See for yourself and remember the people at CCTG have opinions and agendas just like everyone who posts here. Just remember that the info weekend is CCTG at its best and that the reality of Humana in Africa is something entirely different as well.


 
 

Dear Amy. Thankyou for giving me some hope of starting in a team. I have decide to go for an info weekend and see for my self. This way will it be me and not other people who makes up my mind. Love Herman.


 
 

Hi Matt, I should have been more clear. I was volunteering 4 months before my training would have started and I was fundraising for my program fee. I certainly didn't have as much invested in the program as you did. If I had, I honestly couldn't say what I would have done ( although the fundraising probably would have done me in anyway). So, I also didn't start my training program. I did however see the other participants in their training period. Personally, having gone through an international development program at university, I don't think I would have had any problems with the courses besides feeling like I had done activities like them before(another reason for leaving). If I had stayed I would have used the six months as an opportunity to teach what I had learned in shcool, and gain experience in that sort of leadership role. However I did decide to leave, which obviousely means that I wasn't enjoying 100% of the program. I want to write on this site because some of the people in Etna were rather weary of the campus and I think accusations such as brainwashing and having to wash the headmasters' underwear (comment heard while there) is ridiculous and childish, and will definietly sway people from finding out more. I have not visited the other schools, but can safely say that these above did not take place in California. I totally agree with increased transparency of non-profits and do encourage people to research orgs that they are interested in fully. Amy.


 
 

Hi Amy,

Thanks for writing. First a response and then some questions. Two reasons I stayed with the program were (1) I had paid a significant chunk of money that I couldn't get back and (2) I was constantly pursing the hope that things would get better after the fund-raising period or after the building weekend or after we left the US or after we got back to the US. It keeps hope alive.

Quick questions. 1) Didn't you mind losing your program fee after you left? 2) What did you think about the training you were receiving to join the TCE program?

Matt


 
 

Hello, I am a past volunteer at Campus California, and I would like to share with you what I was doing. I arrived in California a few months before my 6 month prep-period to fundraise my program fee. I arrived excited and ready to work on the building. I had a blast! Tomas and Ruth are so nice and easy to get along with, they made moving to a new town really enjoyable. I began work on the building quite soon after I arrived and learned so much!! I was drywalling, laying down ceramic tile and putting in insulation. I hadn't done anything like that before. It was hard work, but that's what construction is! Living closely with people was also an experience and one that I cherish. Now that I am home I really miss having people around to interact with most of the time. I took my share of the responsibility for cooking and cleaning and that was perfectly fine. I learned to cook for1 2 people at once and made some amazing meals! I have never eaten so well in my life! A note on this site complained about the $3 per day, but I ate so many fruits and vegetables at every meal, you can teach me how to eat on $3 any day! I'm still trying to remember the recipes from the school to cook for my family! I left the school becuase I didn't enjoy fundraising at all, though some of the other participants really like it. You're speaking directly to people, and people on the street really respond. I would like to point out something that I noticed in some of the articles on this site. They are written by people who have gone throught he program. I think it's strange that these people complained about the program from the begining, yet still completed it. Obviousley, if you are working in a position that you are not happy in for a year, then your time spent will seem horrible to you and seem like a waste. That will happen with any job. Personally, I did not witness any brainwashing, nor believe it exists at the campus. When I told everyone that I was leaving, they were of course disappointed, but were very, very, kind. Nobody tried to 'brainwash' me into staying. I had some great times in California. Your free time is your own, and frequently a group of us would go on an amazing hike to a lake or waterfall and spend the afternnon outside. I hope that anyone interested in joining and has looked at this site will also go to an info weekend at one of the schools - this is not a committment to join! Whatever you do, you will get both sides of the story. If you have any questions, I will try to answer them. Thanks for this opportunity to tell people about my time in California. Amy.


 
 

Question...

Why do you call the Page Tvind alert? If it is obviously that Tvind is just an organisation of the TG. The Schools have properly not much to do with the TG. I would say that you rename the Page to www.TGALERT.org.uk and after wards do a little more for the Site... i mean.. just the look of it makes me almost Puke...

Bye then. (Anonymous)


 
 

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Reply from Frsig

In respond to the contribution bellow this:

First of all: The questions raised by me, has been raised by several others including many former members of TG.

Second: Ofcouse the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization. (I use the term "tvind" to cover all TG's activities, and because it was in this city that the organisation started out.)

And for the record: I'am happy that you try to go into and open dialog, but do not not find your argumentation creditable. Explanation follows:

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) It is not impossible to answer this question. What is interesting in your attempt to answer the question is that you indirectly admit, that the world of TG can be quiete confussing, since everybody find it hard to keep track of what is going on: The travelling highschool is just one of many "tvind" coporations, with the poupose to recrutte vollenters to humana projects, like forexampel the TCE-projet. And the humana-projects that the volenters join after they have left the travelling highschools, is the projects that should be evalueated, but tvind will not allow it, and the "books" are not accesable for outsideres - like they are in 99 pct of non-profit organisations.

WHY IS THAT?

b) It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others., and it is important secure such foundations are not misused, since it can harm the work of other well aid organisations. If money from this foundations are used to start up what you call " PRIVATE INITIATIVES" you are undermining the work of other aid-organisations, and a serious crime to humanity has been comitted.

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

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REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

And Tvind is just a name, as have been explained before LG has started up several different organisations, schools, companies etc... Some are non profit, some are organisations, some are schools, some are developing organisations, some are strictly companies and some are probably something else. Different rules apply for every different type.

And a question, can you please specify transparency?? Do you mean like writing a letter to Jyllandsposten each day telling exactly what we've donne, what we're going to do, how much money we've spent, how much money we've earned, how much toiletpaper that's been used in the basement toilet in Bustrup??? Specify please.... Have you tried going to one of the so called Tvind schools and ask your questions there?? Maybe you will get an answer or maybe they have work to do so they don't have time to answer your questions, go there and see for yourself. Your welcome to DNS to have a look if you want.

Jimmy

PS Maybe you should ask UN why they spend 1million GB Pound on counting charity organisations.... DS


 
 

Hello all, I just want to say hello to James, if he ever turns up again at that page. How is it going for you, here is the "stupid german teacher", who would still work as a toolmaker, if he would not be employed by DRH Tvind. If anyone wants to test me, here I am. I think, I am quite smart. Why is it, James, that you cannot write your full name in the articles, are you afraid we are comming after you? Don't worry, we are busy helpin people, we don't have time for a hunt.

Marcus Kozok DRH Tvind :)


 
 

So where do you think that he money goes? Off course they always answer the same, that is where the money goes! What do you want them to tell you but the truth?

I have been working in Norway i know their economy very well. Yes, the participants spend 6 weeks (planned) to fundraising for UFF norway, UFF Finland and UFF Sweden. The money is their property after they are raised.

This is different from for example IICD where participants raise money for the expenses connected to run an institute of that kind. Food need to be bought, airtickets paid, insurances, cars, houserent, salaries, information work etc. That is the way IICD makes their economy run. If you dont receive the money from a donor, an organization, a government you better raise the money yourself if you want it to be.

I think that you should try to study some more economics and maybe you will figure out how much it cost to run an institute of that kind. If you are interested in finding out what UFF does with the money you have had plenty of opportunities to do so. For example during your work weekend in Oslo that usually is happening for every team within the first month.

You can not just "shoot away" saying that "the moneys goes to Tvind! If you are dissatisfied with the program is one thing. That is not the same as the "money is paid under the table to Tvind". That is completely irrational.

What do you think that the Norwegain State authorized auditor is doing every year when he check through the books for the intstitute in Norway? Sleeping through it so that "Norway can channel money to some Tvind empire with a guru". Wake up. Learn how to count.

 


 
 

Hi to all. I've been in the norwegian school in hornsjo some years ago. the way tvind is earning the money is clear. students pay for all expenses that the so called "probably best school in the world" (the headmaster) has. then, a lot of their time the students spend by selling post cards. the money they earn goes go tvind. there is no real teaching on this mountain there. most of the day students teaching theirselves. you learn nothing what you really need in africa to help. if you ask where the money goes to, you always here the same: to humana people to people. but where does it go then. well ... back to tvind. that's what I found out after leaving that place there. I made researches in different places such as banks, universities and so on.


 
 

Please be more specific!


 
 

We are living in a diverse world. Some do not like that. We are living in a world where you "should" conform. Some do not like to conform. We are living in a world where you are learning the "truth" as something we should not understand or question. As least not if you have the "wrong opinion".

This website does not contain much of truth but the owners of the site acts like they are the truth.

 


 
 

I meant disfunctional not in the sense of not being able to accomplish anything or the intentions of the volunteers but because the whole system is placing people in impossible situations with little or no support and then blaming the individual when things don't go according to plan.


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

 


 
 

Hello Herman.

You are welcome to the info weekend at CCTG. Bring a lot of questions!!!

Greetings

CCTG


 
 

I am from CCTG and do certainly not agree that we are "disfuncional". All here are very well intended. That is true.


 
 

Amy, Glad you wrote. I agree that Tvind/TG is not "brain-washing" people although pressure to conform can be enormous. I've always thought the saddest thing about Tvind/TG is that you have so many well-intentioned people within an organization that is so disfunctional.

Herman: Good luck with the info weekend. See for yourself and remember the people at CCTG have opinions and agendas just like everyone who posts here. Just remember that the info weekend is CCTG at its best and that the reality of Humana in Africa is something entirely different as well.


 
 

Dear Amy. Thankyou for giving me some hope of starting in a team. I have decide to go for an info weekend and see for my self. This way will it be me and not other people who makes up my mind. Love Herman.


 
 

Hi Matt, I should have been more clear. I was volunteering 4 months before my training would have started and I was fundraising for my program fee. I certainly didn't have as much invested in the program as you did. If I had, I honestly couldn't say what I would have done ( although the fundraising probably would have done me in anyway). So, I also didn't start my training program. I did however see the other participants in their training period. Personally, having gone through an international development program at university, I don't think I would have had any problems with the courses besides feeling like I had done activities like them before(another reason for leaving). If I had stayed I would have used the six months as an opportunity to teach what I had learned in shcool, and gain experience in that sort of leadership role. However I did decide to leave, which obviousely means that I wasn't enjoying 100% of the program. I want to write on this site because some of the people in Etna were rather weary of the campus and I think accusations such as brainwashing and having to wash the headmasters' underwear (comment heard while there) is ridiculous and childish, and will definietly sway people from finding out more. I have not visited the other schools, but can safely say that these above did not take place in California. I totally agree with increased transparency of non-profits and do encourage people to research orgs that they are interested in fully. Amy.


 
 

Hi Amy,

Thanks for writing. First a response and then some questions. Two reasons I stayed with the program were (1) I had paid a significant chunk of money that I couldn't get back and (2) I was constantly pursing the hope that things would get better after the fund-raising period or after the building weekend or after we left the US or after we got back to the US. It keeps hope alive.

Quick questions. 1) Didn't you mind losing your program fee after you left? 2) What did you think about the training you were receiving to join the TCE program?

Matt


 
 

Hello, I am a past volunteer at Campus California, and I would like to share with you what I was doing. I arrived in California a few months before my 6 month prep-period to fundraise my program fee. I arrived excited and ready to work on the building. I had a blast! Tomas and Ruth are so nice and easy to get along with, they made moving to a new town really enjoyable. I began work on the building quite soon after I arrived and learned so much!! I was drywalling, laying down ceramic tile and putting in insulation. I hadn't done anything like that before. It was hard work, but that's what construction is! Living closely with people was also an experience and one that I cherish. Now that I am home I really miss having people around to interact with most of the time. I took my share of the responsibility for cooking and cleaning and that was perfectly fine. I learned to cook for1 2 people at once and made some amazing meals! I have never eaten so well in my life! A note on this site complained about the $3 per day, but I ate so many fruits and vegetables at every meal, you can teach me how to eat on $3 any day! I'm still trying to remember the recipes from the school to cook for my family! I left the school becuase I didn't enjoy fundraising at all, though some of the other participants really like it. You're speaking directly to people, and people on the street really respond. I would like to point out something that I noticed in some of the articles on this site. They are written by people who have gone throught he program. I think it's strange that these people complained about the program from the begining, yet still completed it. Obviousley, if you are working in a position that you are not happy in for a year, then your time spent will seem horrible to you and seem like a waste. That will happen with any job. Personally, I did not witness any brainwashing, nor believe it exists at the campus. When I told everyone that I was leaving, they were of course disappointed, but were very, very, kind. Nobody tried to 'brainwash' me into staying. I had some great times in California. Your free time is your own, and frequently a group of us would go on an amazing hike to a lake or waterfall and spend the afternnon outside. I hope that anyone interested in joining and has looked at this site will also go to an info weekend at one of the schools - this is not a committment to join! Whatever you do, you will get both sides of the story. If you have any questions, I will try to answer them. Thanks for this opportunity to tell people about my time in California. Amy.


 
 

Question...

Why do you call the Page Tvind alert? If it is obviously that Tvind is just an organisation of the TG. The Schools have properly not much to do with the TG. I would say that you rename the Page to www.TGALERT.org.uk and after wards do a little more for the Site... i mean.. just the look of it makes me almost Puke...

Bye then. (Anonymous)


 
 

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Reply from Frsig

In respond to the contribution bellow this:

First of all: The questions raised by me, has been raised by several others including many former members of TG.

Second: Ofcouse the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization. (I use the term "tvind" to cover all TG's activities, and because it was in this city that the organisation started out.)

And for the record: I'am happy that you try to go into and open dialog, but do not not find your argumentation creditable. Explanation follows:

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) It is not impossible to answer this question. What is interesting in your attempt to answer the question is that you indirectly admit, that the world of TG can be quiete confussing, since everybody find it hard to keep track of what is going on: The travelling highschool is just one of many "tvind" coporations, with the poupose to recrutte vollenters to humana projects, like forexampel the TCE-projet. And the humana-projects that the volenters join after they have left the travelling highschools, is the projects that should be evalueated, but tvind will not allow it, and the "books" are not accesable for outsideres - like they are in 99 pct of non-profit organisations.

WHY IS THAT?

b) It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others., and it is important secure such foundations are not misused, since it can harm the work of other well aid organisations. If money from this foundations are used to start up what you call " PRIVATE INITIATIVES" you are undermining the work of other aid-organisations, and a serious crime to humanity has been comitted.

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

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REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

And a question, can you please specify transparency?? Do you mean like writing a letter to Jyllandsposten each day telling exactly what we've donne, what we're going to do, how much money we've spent, how much money we've earned, how much toiletpaper that's been used in the basement toilet in Bustrup??? Specify please.... Have you tried going to one of the so called Tvind schools and ask your questions there?? Maybe you will get an answer or maybe they have work to do so they don't have time to answer your questions, go there and see for yourself. Your welcome to DNS to have a look if you want.

Jimmy

PS Maybe you should ask UN why they spend 1million GB Pound on counting charity organisations.... DS


 
 

Hello all, I just want to say hello to James, if he ever turns up again at that page. How is it going for you, here is the "stupid german teacher", who would still work as a toolmaker, if he would not be employed by DRH Tvind. If anyone wants to test me, here I am. I think, I am quite smart. Why is it, James, that you cannot write your full name in the articles, are you afraid we are comming after you? Don't worry, we are busy helpin people, we don't have time for a hunt.

Marcus Kozok DRH Tvind :)


 
 

So where do you think that he money goes? Off course they always answer the same, that is where the money goes! What do you want them to tell you but the truth?

I have been working in Norway i know their economy very well. Yes, the participants spend 6 weeks (planned) to fundraising for UFF norway, UFF Finland and UFF Sweden. The money is their property after they are raised.

This is different from for example IICD where participants raise money for the expenses connected to run an institute of that kind. Food need to be bought, airtickets paid, insurances, cars, houserent, salaries, information work etc. That is the way IICD makes their economy run. If you dont receive the money from a donor, an organization, a government you better raise the money yourself if you want it to be.

I think that you should try to study some more economics and maybe you will figure out how much it cost to run an institute of that kind. If you are interested in finding out what UFF does with the money you have had plenty of opportunities to do so. For example during your work weekend in Oslo that usually is happening for every team within the first month.

You can not just "shoot away" saying that "the moneys goes to Tvind! If you are dissatisfied with the program is one thing. That is not the same as the "money is paid under the table to Tvind". That is completely irrational.

What do you think that the Norwegain State authorized auditor is doing every year when he check through the books for the intstitute in Norway? Sleeping through it so that "Norway can channel money to some Tvind empire with a guru". Wake up. Learn how to count.

 


 
 

Hi to all. I've been in the norwegian school in hornsjo some years ago. the way tvind is earning the money is clear. students pay for all expenses that the so called "probably best school in the world" (the headmaster) has. then, a lot of their time the students spend by selling post cards. the money they earn goes go tvind. there is no real teaching on this mountain there. most of the day students teaching theirselves. you learn nothing what you really need in africa to help. if you ask where the money goes to, you always here the same: to humana people to people. but where does it go then. well ... back to tvind. that's what I found out after leaving that place there. I made researches in different places such as banks, universities and so on.


 
 

Please be more specific!


 
 

We are living in a diverse world. Some do not like that. We are living in a world where you "should" conform. Some do not like to conform. We are living in a world where you are learning the "truth" as something we should not understand or question. As least not if you have the "wrong opinion".

This website does not contain much of truth but the owners of the site acts like they are the truth.

 


 
 

I meant disfunctional not in the sense of not being able to accomplish anything or the intentions of the volunteers but because the whole system is placing people in impossible situations with little or no support and then blaming the individual when things don't go according to plan.


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

 


 
 

Hello Herman.

You are welcome to the info weekend at CCTG. Bring a lot of questions!!!

Greetings

CCTG


 
 

I am from CCTG and do certainly not agree that we are "disfuncional". All here are very well intended. That is true.


 
 

Amy, Glad you wrote. I agree that Tvind/TG is not "brain-washing" people although pressure to conform can be enormous. I've always thought the saddest thing about Tvind/TG is that you have so many well-intentioned people within an organization that is so disfunctional.

Herman: Good luck with the info weekend. See for yourself and remember the people at CCTG have opinions and agendas just like everyone who posts here. Just remember that the info weekend is CCTG at its best and that the reality of Humana in Africa is something entirely different as well.


 
 

Dear Amy. Thankyou for giving me some hope of starting in a team. I have decide to go for an info weekend and see for my self. This way will it be me and not other people who makes up my mind. Love Herman.


 
 

Hi Matt, I should have been more clear. I was volunteering 4 months before my training would have started and I was fundraising for my program fee. I certainly didn't have as much invested in the program as you did. If I had, I honestly couldn't say what I would have done ( although the fundraising probably would have done me in anyway). So, I also didn't start my training program. I did however see the other participants in their training period. Personally, having gone through an international development program at university, I don't think I would have had any problems with the courses besides feeling like I had done activities like them before(another reason for leaving). If I had stayed I would have used the six months as an opportunity to teach what I had learned in shcool, and gain experience in that sort of leadership role. However I did decide to leave, which obviousely means that I wasn't enjoying 100% of the program. I want to write on this site because some of the people in Etna were rather weary of the campus and I think accusations such as brainwashing and having to wash the headmasters' underwear (comment heard while there) is ridiculous and childish, and will definietly sway people from finding out more. I have not visited the other schools, but can safely say that these above did not take place in California. I totally agree with increased transparency of non-profits and do encourage people to research orgs that they are interested in fully. Amy.


 
 

Hi Amy,

Thanks for writing. First a response and then some questions. Two reasons I stayed with the program were (1) I had paid a significant chunk of money that I couldn't get back and (2) I was constantly pursing the hope that things would get better after the fund-raising period or after the building weekend or after we left the US or after we got back to the US. It keeps hope alive.

Quick questions. 1) Didn't you mind losing your program fee after you left? 2) What did you think about the training you were receiving to join the TCE program?

Matt


 
 

Hello, I am a past volunteer at Campus California, and I would like to share with you what I was doing. I arrived in California a few months before my 6 month prep-period to fundraise my program fee. I arrived excited and ready to work on the building. I had a blast! Tomas and Ruth are so nice and easy to get along with, they made moving to a new town really enjoyable. I began work on the building quite soon after I arrived and learned so much!! I was drywalling, laying down ceramic tile and putting in insulation. I hadn't done anything like that before. It was hard work, but that's what construction is! Living closely with people was also an experience and one that I cherish. Now that I am home I really miss having people around to interact with most of the time. I took my share of the responsibility for cooking and cleaning and that was perfectly fine. I learned to cook for1 2 people at once and made some amazing meals! I have never eaten so well in my life! A note on this site complained about the $3 per day, but I ate so many fruits and vegetables at every meal, you can teach me how to eat on $3 any day! I'm still trying to remember the recipes from the school to cook for my family! I left the school becuase I didn't enjoy fundraising at all, though some of the other participants really like it. You're speaking directly to people, and people on the street really respond. I would like to point out something that I noticed in some of the articles on this site. They are written by people who have gone throught he program. I think it's strange that these people complained about the program from the begining, yet still completed it. Obviousley, if you are working in a position that you are not happy in for a year, then your time spent will seem horrible to you and seem like a waste. That will happen with any job. Personally, I did not witness any brainwashing, nor believe it exists at the campus. When I told everyone that I was leaving, they were of course disappointed, but were very, very, kind. Nobody tried to 'brainwash' me into staying. I had some great times in California. Your free time is your own, and frequently a group of us would go on an amazing hike to a lake or waterfall and spend the afternnon outside. I hope that anyone interested in joining and has looked at this site will also go to an info weekend at one of the schools - this is not a committment to join! Whatever you do, you will get both sides of the story. If you have any questions, I will try to answer them. Thanks for this opportunity to tell people about my time in California. Amy.


 
 

Question...

Why do you call the Page Tvind alert? If it is obviously that Tvind is just an organisation of the TG. The Schools have properly not much to do with the TG. I would say that you rename the Page to www.TGALERT.org.uk and after wards do a little more for the Site... i mean.. just the look of it makes me almost Puke...

Bye then. (Anonymous)


 
 

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Reply from Frsig

In respond to the contribution bellow this:

First of all: The questions raised by me, has been raised by several others including many former members of TG.

Second: Ofcouse the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization. (I use the term "tvind" to cover all TG's activities, and because it was in this city that the organisation started out.)

And for the record: I'am happy that you try to go into and open dialog, but do not not find your argumentation creditable. Explanation follows:

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) It is not impossible to answer this question. What is interesting in your attempt to answer the question is that you indirectly admit, that the world of TG can be quiete confussing, since everybody find it hard to keep track of what is going on: The travelling highschool is just one of many "tvind" coporations, with the poupose to recrutte vollenters to humana projects, like forexampel the TCE-projet. And the humana-projects that the volenters join after they have left the travelling highschools, is the projects that should be evalueated, but tvind will not allow it, and the "books" are not accesable for outsideres - like they are in 99 pct of non-profit organisations.

WHY IS THAT?

b) It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others., and it is important secure such foundations are not misused, since it can harm the work of other well aid organisations. If money from this foundations are used to start up what you call " PRIVATE INITIATIVES" you are undermining the work of other aid-organisations, and a serious crime to humanity has been comitted.

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

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REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

Jimmy

PS Maybe you should ask UN why they spend 1million GB Pound on counting charity organisations.... DS


 
 

Hello all, I just want to say hello to James, if he ever turns up again at that page. How is it going for you, here is the "stupid german teacher", who would still work as a toolmaker, if he would not be employed by DRH Tvind. If anyone wants to test me, here I am. I think, I am quite smart. Why is it, James, that you cannot write your full name in the articles, are you afraid we are comming after you? Don't worry, we are busy helpin people, we don't have time for a hunt.

Marcus Kozok DRH Tvind :)


 
 

So where do you think that he money goes? Off course they always answer the same, that is where the money goes! What do you want them to tell you but the truth?

I have been working in Norway i know their economy very well. Yes, the participants spend 6 weeks (planned) to fundraising for UFF norway, UFF Finland and UFF Sweden. The money is their property after they are raised.

This is different from for example IICD where participants raise money for the expenses connected to run an institute of that kind. Food need to be bought, airtickets paid, insurances, cars, houserent, salaries, information work etc. That is the way IICD makes their economy run. If you dont receive the money from a donor, an organization, a government you better raise the money yourself if you want it to be.

I think that you should try to study some more economics and maybe you will figure out how much it cost to run an institute of that kind. If you are interested in finding out what UFF does with the money you have had plenty of opportunities to do so. For example during your work weekend in Oslo that usually is happening for every team within the first month.

You can not just "shoot away" saying that "the moneys goes to Tvind! If you are dissatisfied with the program is one thing. That is not the same as the "money is paid under the table to Tvind". That is completely irrational.

What do you think that the Norwegain State authorized auditor is doing every year when he check through the books for the intstitute in Norway? Sleeping through it so that "Norway can channel money to some Tvind empire with a guru". Wake up. Learn how to count.

 


 
 

Hi to all. I've been in the norwegian school in hornsjo some years ago. the way tvind is earning the money is clear. students pay for all expenses that the so called "probably best school in the world" (the headmaster) has. then, a lot of their time the students spend by selling post cards. the money they earn goes go tvind. there is no real teaching on this mountain there. most of the day students teaching theirselves. you learn nothing what you really need in africa to help. if you ask where the money goes to, you always here the same: to humana people to people. but where does it go then. well ... back to tvind. that's what I found out after leaving that place there. I made researches in different places such as banks, universities and so on.


 
 

Please be more specific!


 
 

We are living in a diverse world. Some do not like that. We are living in a world where you "should" conform. Some do not like to conform. We are living in a world where you are learning the "truth" as something we should not understand or question. As least not if you have the "wrong opinion".

This website does not contain much of truth but the owners of the site acts like they are the truth.

 


 
 

I meant disfunctional not in the sense of not being able to accomplish anything or the intentions of the volunteers but because the whole system is placing people in impossible situations with little or no support and then blaming the individual when things don't go according to plan.


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

 


 
 

Hello Herman.

You are welcome to the info weekend at CCTG. Bring a lot of questions!!!

Greetings

CCTG


 
 

I am from CCTG and do certainly not agree that we are "disfuncional". All here are very well intended. That is true.


 
 

Amy, Glad you wrote. I agree that Tvind/TG is not "brain-washing" people although pressure to conform can be enormous. I've always thought the saddest thing about Tvind/TG is that you have so many well-intentioned people within an organization that is so disfunctional.

Herman: Good luck with the info weekend. See for yourself and remember the people at CCTG have opinions and agendas just like everyone who posts here. Just remember that the info weekend is CCTG at its best and that the reality of Humana in Africa is something entirely different as well.


 
 

Dear Amy. Thankyou for giving me some hope of starting in a team. I have decide to go for an info weekend and see for my self. This way will it be me and not other people who makes up my mind. Love Herman.


 
 

Hi Matt, I should have been more clear. I was volunteering 4 months before my training would have started and I was fundraising for my program fee. I certainly didn't have as much invested in the program as you did. If I had, I honestly couldn't say what I would have done ( although the fundraising probably would have done me in anyway). So, I also didn't start my training program. I did however see the other participants in their training period. Personally, having gone through an international development program at university, I don't think I would have had any problems with the courses besides feeling like I had done activities like them before(another reason for leaving). If I had stayed I would have used the six months as an opportunity to teach what I had learned in shcool, and gain experience in that sort of leadership role. However I did decide to leave, which obviousely means that I wasn't enjoying 100% of the program. I want to write on this site because some of the people in Etna were rather weary of the campus and I think accusations such as brainwashing and having to wash the headmasters' underwear (comment heard while there) is ridiculous and childish, and will definietly sway people from finding out more. I have not visited the other schools, but can safely say that these above did not take place in California. I totally agree with increased transparency of non-profits and do encourage people to research orgs that they are interested in fully. Amy.


 
 

Hi Amy,

Thanks for writing. First a response and then some questions. Two reasons I stayed with the program were (1) I had paid a significant chunk of money that I couldn't get back and (2) I was constantly pursing the hope that things would get better after the fund-raising period or after the building weekend or after we left the US or after we got back to the US. It keeps hope alive.

Quick questions. 1) Didn't you mind losing your program fee after you left? 2) What did you think about the training you were receiving to join the TCE program?

Matt


 
 

Hello, I am a past volunteer at Campus California, and I would like to share with you what I was doing. I arrived in California a few months before my 6 month prep-period to fundraise my program fee. I arrived excited and ready to work on the building. I had a blast! Tomas and Ruth are so nice and easy to get along with, they made moving to a new town really enjoyable. I began work on the building quite soon after I arrived and learned so much!! I was drywalling, laying down ceramic tile and putting in insulation. I hadn't done anything like that before. It was hard work, but that's what construction is! Living closely with people was also an experience and one that I cherish. Now that I am home I really miss having people around to interact with most of the time. I took my share of the responsibility for cooking and cleaning and that was perfectly fine. I learned to cook for1 2 people at once and made some amazing meals! I have never eaten so well in my life! A note on this site complained about the $3 per day, but I ate so many fruits and vegetables at every meal, you can teach me how to eat on $3 any day! I'm still trying to remember the recipes from the school to cook for my family! I left the school becuase I didn't enjoy fundraising at all, though some of the other participants really like it. You're speaking directly to people, and people on the street really respond. I would like to point out something that I noticed in some of the articles on this site. They are written by people who have gone throught he program. I think it's strange that these people complained about the program from the begining, yet still completed it. Obviousley, if you are working in a position that you are not happy in for a year, then your time spent will seem horrible to you and seem like a waste. That will happen with any job. Personally, I did not witness any brainwashing, nor believe it exists at the campus. When I told everyone that I was leaving, they were of course disappointed, but were very, very, kind. Nobody tried to 'brainwash' me into staying. I had some great times in California. Your free time is your own, and frequently a group of us would go on an amazing hike to a lake or waterfall and spend the afternnon outside. I hope that anyone interested in joining and has looked at this site will also go to an info weekend at one of the schools - this is not a committment to join! Whatever you do, you will get both sides of the story. If you have any questions, I will try to answer them. Thanks for this opportunity to tell people about my time in California. Amy.


 
 

Question...

Why do you call the Page Tvind alert? If it is obviously that Tvind is just an organisation of the TG. The Schools have properly not much to do with the TG. I would say that you rename the Page to www.TGALERT.org.uk and after wards do a little more for the Site... i mean.. just the look of it makes me almost Puke...

Bye then. (Anonymous)


 
 

fdfgfdt


 
 

Reply from Frsig

In respond to the contribution bellow this:

First of all: The questions raised by me, has been raised by several others including many former members of TG.

Second: Ofcouse the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization. (I use the term "tvind" to cover all TG's activities, and because it was in this city that the organisation started out.)

And for the record: I'am happy that you try to go into and open dialog, but do not not find your argumentation creditable. Explanation follows:

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) It is not impossible to answer this question. What is interesting in your attempt to answer the question is that you indirectly admit, that the world of TG can be quiete confussing, since everybody find it hard to keep track of what is going on: The travelling highschool is just one of many "tvind" coporations, with the poupose to recrutte vollenters to humana projects, like forexampel the TCE-projet. And the humana-projects that the volenters join after they have left the travelling highschools, is the projects that should be evalueated, but tvind will not allow it, and the "books" are not accesable for outsideres - like they are in 99 pct of non-profit organisations.

WHY IS THAT?

b) It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others., and it is important secure such foundations are not misused, since it can harm the work of other well aid organisations. If money from this foundations are used to start up what you call " PRIVATE INITIATIVES" you are undermining the work of other aid-organisations, and a serious crime to humanity has been comitted.

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

lkjhkljhlkjh


 
 

REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

PS Maybe you should ask UN why they spend 1million GB Pound on counting charity organisations.... DS

Hello all, I just want to say hello to James, if he ever turns up again at that page. How is it going for you, here is the "stupid german teacher", who would still work as a toolmaker, if he would not be employed by DRH Tvind. If anyone wants to test me, here I am. I think, I am quite smart. Why is it, James, that you cannot write your full name in the articles, are you afraid we are comming after you? Don't worry, we are busy helpin people, we don't have time for a hunt.

Marcus Kozok DRH Tvind :)


 
 

So where do you think that he money goes? Off course they always answer the same, that is where the money goes! What do you want them to tell you but the truth?

I have been working in Norway i know their economy very well. Yes, the participants spend 6 weeks (planned) to fundraising for UFF norway, UFF Finland and UFF Sweden. The money is their property after they are raised.

This is different from for example IICD where participants raise money for the expenses connected to run an institute of that kind. Food need to be bought, airtickets paid, insurances, cars, houserent, salaries, information work etc. That is the way IICD makes their economy run. If you dont receive the money from a donor, an organization, a government you better raise the money yourself if you want it to be.

I think that you should try to study some more economics and maybe you will figure out how much it cost to run an institute of that kind. If you are interested in finding out what UFF does with the money you have had plenty of opportunities to do so. For example during your work weekend in Oslo that usually is happening for every team within the first month.

You can not just "shoot away" saying that "the moneys goes to Tvind! If you are dissatisfied with the program is one thing. That is not the same as the "money is paid under the table to Tvind". That is completely irrational.

What do you think that the Norwegain State authorized auditor is doing every year when he check through the books for the intstitute in Norway? Sleeping through it so that "Norway can channel money to some Tvind empire with a guru". Wake up. Learn how to count.

 


 
 

Hi to all. I've been in the norwegian school in hornsjo some years ago. the way tvind is earning the money is clear. students pay for all expenses that the so called "probably best school in the world" (the headmaster) has. then, a lot of their time the students spend by selling post cards. the money they earn goes go tvind. there is no real teaching on this mountain there. most of the day students teaching theirselves. you learn nothing what you really need in africa to help. if you ask where the money goes to, you always here the same: to humana people to people. but where does it go then. well ... back to tvind. that's what I found out after leaving that place there. I made researches in different places such as banks, universities and so on.


 
 

Please be more specific!


 
 

We are living in a diverse world. Some do not like that. We are living in a world where you "should" conform. Some do not like to conform. We are living in a world where you are learning the "truth" as something we should not understand or question. As least not if you have the "wrong opinion".

This website does not contain much of truth but the owners of the site acts like they are the truth.

 


 
 

I meant disfunctional not in the sense of not being able to accomplish anything or the intentions of the volunteers but because the whole system is placing people in impossible situations with little or no support and then blaming the individual when things don't go according to plan.


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

 


 
 

Hello Herman.

You are welcome to the info weekend at CCTG. Bring a lot of questions!!!

Greetings

CCTG


 
 

I am from CCTG and do certainly not agree that we are "disfuncional". All here are very well intended. That is true.


 
 

Amy, Glad you wrote. I agree that Tvind/TG is not "brain-washing" people although pressure to conform can be enormous. I've always thought the saddest thing about Tvind/TG is that you have so many well-intentioned people within an organization that is so disfunctional.

Herman: Good luck with the info weekend. See for yourself and remember the people at CCTG have opinions and agendas just like everyone who posts here. Just remember that the info weekend is CCTG at its best and that the reality of Humana in Africa is something entirely different as well.


 
 

Dear Amy. Thankyou for giving me some hope of starting in a team. I have decide to go for an info weekend and see for my self. This way will it be me and not other people who makes up my mind. Love Herman.


 
 

Hi Matt, I should have been more clear. I was volunteering 4 months before my training would have started and I was fundraising for my program fee. I certainly didn't have as much invested in the program as you did. If I had, I honestly couldn't say what I would have done ( although the fundraising probably would have done me in anyway). So, I also didn't start my training program. I did however see the other participants in their training period. Personally, having gone through an international development program at university, I don't think I would have had any problems with the courses besides feeling like I had done activities like them before(another reason for leaving). If I had stayed I would have used the six months as an opportunity to teach what I had learned in shcool, and gain experience in that sort of leadership role. However I did decide to leave, which obviousely means that I wasn't enjoying 100% of the program. I want to write on this site because some of the people in Etna were rather weary of the campus and I think accusations such as brainwashing and having to wash the headmasters' underwear (comment heard while there) is ridiculous and childish, and will definietly sway people from finding out more. I have not visited the other schools, but can safely say that these above did not take place in California. I totally agree with increased transparency of non-profits and do encourage people to research orgs that they are interested in fully. Amy.


 
 

Hi Amy,

Thanks for writing. First a response and then some questions. Two reasons I stayed with the program were (1) I had paid a significant chunk of money that I couldn't get back and (2) I was constantly pursing the hope that things would get better after the fund-raising period or after the building weekend or after we left the US or after we got back to the US. It keeps hope alive.

Quick questions. 1) Didn't you mind losing your program fee after you left? 2) What did you think about the training you were receiving to join the TCE program?

Matt


 
 

Hello, I am a past volunteer at Campus California, and I would like to share with you what I was doing. I arrived in California a few months before my 6 month prep-period to fundraise my program fee. I arrived excited and ready to work on the building. I had a blast! Tomas and Ruth are so nice and easy to get along with, they made moving to a new town really enjoyable. I began work on the building quite soon after I arrived and learned so much!! I was drywalling, laying down ceramic tile and putting in insulation. I hadn't done anything like that before. It was hard work, but that's what construction is! Living closely with people was also an experience and one that I cherish. Now that I am home I really miss having people around to interact with most of the time. I took my share of the responsibility for cooking and cleaning and that was perfectly fine. I learned to cook for1 2 people at once and made some amazing meals! I have never eaten so well in my life! A note on this site complained about the $3 per day, but I ate so many fruits and vegetables at every meal, you can teach me how to eat on $3 any day! I'm still trying to remember the recipes from the school to cook for my family! I left the school becuase I didn't enjoy fundraising at all, though some of the other participants really like it. You're speaking directly to people, and people on the street really respond. I would like to point out something that I noticed in some of the articles on this site. They are written by people who have gone throught he program. I think it's strange that these people complained about the program from the begining, yet still completed it. Obviousley, if you are working in a position that you are not happy in for a year, then your time spent will seem horrible to you and seem like a waste. That will happen with any job. Personally, I did not witness any brainwashing, nor believe it exists at the campus. When I told everyone that I was leaving, they were of course disappointed, but were very, very, kind. Nobody tried to 'brainwash' me into staying. I had some great times in California. Your free time is your own, and frequently a group of us would go on an amazing hike to a lake or waterfall and spend the afternnon outside. I hope that anyone interested in joining and has looked at this site will also go to an info weekend at one of the schools - this is not a committment to join! Whatever you do, you will get both sides of the story. If you have any questions, I will try to answer them. Thanks for this opportunity to tell people about my time in California. Amy.


 
 

Question...

Why do you call the Page Tvind alert? If it is obviously that Tvind is just an organisation of the TG. The Schools have properly not much to do with the TG. I would say that you rename the Page to www.TGALERT.org.uk and after wards do a little more for the Site... i mean.. just the look of it makes me almost Puke...

Bye then. (Anonymous)


 
 

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Reply from Frsig

In respond to the contribution bellow this:

First of all: The questions raised by me, has been raised by several others including many former members of TG.

Second: Ofcouse the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization. (I use the term "tvind" to cover all TG's activities, and because it was in this city that the organisation started out.)

And for the record: I'am happy that you try to go into and open dialog, but do not not find your argumentation creditable. Explanation follows:

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) It is not impossible to answer this question. What is interesting in your attempt to answer the question is that you indirectly admit, that the world of TG can be quiete confussing, since everybody find it hard to keep track of what is going on: The travelling highschool is just one of many "tvind" coporations, with the poupose to recrutte vollenters to humana projects, like forexampel the TCE-projet. And the humana-projects that the volenters join after they have left the travelling highschools, is the projects that should be evalueated, but tvind will not allow it, and the "books" are not accesable for outsideres - like they are in 99 pct of non-profit organisations.

WHY IS THAT?

b) It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others., and it is important secure such foundations are not misused, since it can harm the work of other well aid organisations. If money from this foundations are used to start up what you call " PRIVATE INITIATIVES" you are undermining the work of other aid-organisations, and a serious crime to humanity has been comitted.

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

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REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

We encourage you to research each topic for yourself: check out all the links, especially the ones that seem contrary to your views; question the motivation of the writer and publisher; and form your own opinion about the information that is being presented. We suggest that you treat all other news/information outlets in the same way - the media have strong biases which directly affect the way in which news and information is presented to you - and very often that leads to disinformation.


 
 

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iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

Marcus Kozok DRH Tvind :)

So where do you think that he money goes? Off course they always answer the same, that is where the money goes! What do you want them to tell you but the truth?

I have been working in Norway i know their economy very well. Yes, the participants spend 6 weeks (planned) to fundraising for UFF norway, UFF Finland and UFF Sweden. The money is their property after they are raised.

This is different from for example IICD where participants raise money for the expenses connected to run an institute of that kind. Food need to be bought, airtickets paid, insurances, cars, houserent, salaries, information work etc. That is the way IICD makes their economy run. If you dont receive the money from a donor, an organization, a government you better raise the money yourself if you want it to be.

I think that you should try to study some more economics and maybe you will figure out how much it cost to run an institute of that kind. If you are interested in finding out what UFF does with the money you have had plenty of opportunities to do so. For example during your work weekend in Oslo that usually is happening for every team within the first month.

You can not just "shoot away" saying that "the moneys goes to Tvind! If you are dissatisfied with the program is one thing. That is not the same as the "money is paid under the table to Tvind". That is completely irrational.

What do you think that the Norwegain State authorized auditor is doing every year when he check through the books for the intstitute in Norway? Sleeping through it so that "Norway can channel money to some Tvind empire with a guru". Wake up. Learn how to count.

 


 
 

Hi to all. I've been in the norwegian school in hornsjo some years ago. the way tvind is earning the money is clear. students pay for all expenses that the so called "probably best school in the world" (the headmaster) has. then, a lot of their time the students spend by selling post cards. the money they earn goes go tvind. there is no real teaching on this mountain there. most of the day students teaching theirselves. you learn nothing what you really need in africa to help. if you ask where the money goes to, you always here the same: to humana people to people. but where does it go then. well ... back to tvind. that's what I found out after leaving that place there. I made researches in different places such as banks, universities and so on.


 
 

Please be more specific!


 
 

We are living in a diverse world. Some do not like that. We are living in a world where you "should" conform. Some do not like to conform. We are living in a world where you are learning the "truth" as something we should not understand or question. As least not if you have the "wrong opinion".

This website does not contain much of truth but the owners of the site acts like they are the truth.

 


 
 

I meant disfunctional not in the sense of not being able to accomplish anything or the intentions of the volunteers but because the whole system is placing people in impossible situations with little or no support and then blaming the individual when things don't go according to plan.


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

 


 
 

Hello Herman.

You are welcome to the info weekend at CCTG. Bring a lot of questions!!!

Greetings

CCTG


 
 

I am from CCTG and do certainly not agree that we are "disfuncional". All here are very well intended. That is true.


 
 

Amy, Glad you wrote. I agree that Tvind/TG is not "brain-washing" people although pressure to conform can be enormous. I've always thought the saddest thing about Tvind/TG is that you have so many well-intentioned people within an organization that is so disfunctional.

Herman: Good luck with the info weekend. See for yourself and remember the people at CCTG have opinions and agendas just like everyone who posts here. Just remember that the info weekend is CCTG at its best and that the reality of Humana in Africa is something entirely different as well.


 
 

Dear Amy. Thankyou for giving me some hope of starting in a team. I have decide to go for an info weekend and see for my self. This way will it be me and not other people who makes up my mind. Love Herman.


 
 

Hi Matt, I should have been more clear. I was volunteering 4 months before my training would have started and I was fundraising for my program fee. I certainly didn't have as much invested in the program as you did. If I had, I honestly couldn't say what I would have done ( although the fundraising probably would have done me in anyway). So, I also didn't start my training program. I did however see the other participants in their training period. Personally, having gone through an international development program at university, I don't think I would have had any problems with the courses besides feeling like I had done activities like them before(another reason for leaving). If I had stayed I would have used the six months as an opportunity to teach what I had learned in shcool, and gain experience in that sort of leadership role. However I did decide to leave, which obviousely means that I wasn't enjoying 100% of the program. I want to write on this site because some of the people in Etna were rather weary of the campus and I think accusations such as brainwashing and having to wash the headmasters' underwear (comment heard while there) is ridiculous and childish, and will definietly sway people from finding out more. I have not visited the other schools, but can safely say that these above did not take place in California. I totally agree with increased transparency of non-profits and do encourage people to research orgs that they are interested in fully. Amy.


 
 

Hi Amy,

Thanks for writing. First a response and then some questions. Two reasons I stayed with the program were (1) I had paid a significant chunk of money that I couldn't get back and (2) I was constantly pursing the hope that things would get better after the fund-raising period or after the building weekend or after we left the US or after we got back to the US. It keeps hope alive.

Quick questions. 1) Didn't you mind losing your program fee after you left? 2) What did you think about the training you were receiving to join the TCE program?

Matt


 
 

Hello, I am a past volunteer at Campus California, and I would like to share with you what I was doing. I arrived in California a few months before my 6 month prep-period to fundraise my program fee. I arrived excited and ready to work on the building. I had a blast! Tomas and Ruth are so nice and easy to get along with, they made moving to a new town really enjoyable. I began work on the building quite soon after I arrived and learned so much!! I was drywalling, laying down ceramic tile and putting in insulation. I hadn't done anything like that before. It was hard work, but that's what construction is! Living closely with people was also an experience and one that I cherish. Now that I am home I really miss having people around to interact with most of the time. I took my share of the responsibility for cooking and cleaning and that was perfectly fine. I learned to cook for1 2 people at once and made some amazing meals! I have never eaten so well in my life! A note on this site complained about the $3 per day, but I ate so many fruits and vegetables at every meal, you can teach me how to eat on $3 any day! I'm still trying to remember the recipes from the school to cook for my family! I left the school becuase I didn't enjoy fundraising at all, though some of the other participants really like it. You're speaking directly to people, and people on the street really respond. I would like to point out something that I noticed in some of the articles on this site. They are written by people who have gone throught he program. I think it's strange that these people complained about the program from the begining, yet still completed it. Obviousley, if you are working in a position that you are not happy in for a year, then your time spent will seem horrible to you and seem like a waste. That will happen with any job. Personally, I did not witness any brainwashing, nor believe it exists at the campus. When I told everyone that I was leaving, they were of course disappointed, but were very, very, kind. Nobody tried to 'brainwash' me into staying. I had some great times in California. Your free time is your own, and frequently a group of us would go on an amazing hike to a lake or waterfall and spend the afternnon outside. I hope that anyone interested in joining and has looked at this site will also go to an info weekend at one of the schools - this is not a committment to join! Whatever you do, you will get both sides of the story. If you have any questions, I will try to answer them. Thanks for this opportunity to tell people about my time in California. Amy.


 
 

Question...

Why do you call the Page Tvind alert? If it is obviously that Tvind is just an organisation of the TG. The Schools have properly not much to do with the TG. I would say that you rename the Page to www.TGALERT.org.uk and after wards do a little more for the Site... i mean.. just the look of it makes me almost Puke...

Bye then. (Anonymous)


 
 

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Reply from Frsig

In respond to the contribution bellow this:

First of all: The questions raised by me, has been raised by several others including many former members of TG.

Second: Ofcouse the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization. (I use the term "tvind" to cover all TG's activities, and because it was in this city that the organisation started out.)

And for the record: I'am happy that you try to go into and open dialog, but do not not find your argumentation creditable. Explanation follows:

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) It is not impossible to answer this question. What is interesting in your attempt to answer the question is that you indirectly admit, that the world of TG can be quiete confussing, since everybody find it hard to keep track of what is going on: The travelling highschool is just one of many "tvind" coporations, with the poupose to recrutte vollenters to humana projects, like forexampel the TCE-projet. And the humana-projects that the volenters join after they have left the travelling highschools, is the projects that should be evalueated, but tvind will not allow it, and the "books" are not accesable for outsideres - like they are in 99 pct of non-profit organisations.

WHY IS THAT?

b) It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others., and it is important secure such foundations are not misused, since it can harm the work of other well aid organisations. If money from this foundations are used to start up what you call " PRIVATE INITIATIVES" you are undermining the work of other aid-organisations, and a serious crime to humanity has been comitted.

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

lkjhkljhlkjh


 
 

REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

I have been working in Norway i know their economy very well. Yes, the participants spend 6 weeks (planned) to fundraising for UFF norway, UFF Finland and UFF Sweden. The money is their property after they are raised.

This is different from for example IICD where participants raise money for the expenses connected to run an institute of that kind. Food need to be bought, airtickets paid, insurances, cars, houserent, salaries, information work etc. That is the way IICD makes their economy run. If you dont receive the money from a donor, an organization, a government you better raise the money yourself if you want it to be.

I think that you should try to study some more economics and maybe you will figure out how much it cost to run an institute of that kind. If you are interested in finding out what UFF does with the money you have had plenty of opportunities to do so. For example during your work weekend in Oslo that usually is happening for every team within the first month.

You can not just "shoot away" saying that "the moneys goes to Tvind! If you are dissatisfied with the program is one thing. That is not the same as the "money is paid under the table to Tvind". That is completely irrational.

What do you think that the Norwegain State authorized auditor is doing every year when he check through the books for the intstitute in Norway? Sleeping through it so that "Norway can channel money to some Tvind empire with a guru". Wake up. Learn how to count.

 


 
 

Hi to all. I've been in the norwegian school in hornsjo some years ago. the way tvind is earning the money is clear. students pay for all expenses that the so called "probably best school in the world" (the headmaster) has. then, a lot of their time the students spend by selling post cards. the money they earn goes go tvind. there is no real teaching on this mountain there. most of the day students teaching theirselves. you learn nothing what you really need in africa to help. if you ask where the money goes to, you always here the same: to humana people to people. but where does it go then. well ... back to tvind. that's what I found out after leaving that place there. I made researches in different places such as banks, universities and so on.


 
 

Please be more specific!


 
 

We are living in a diverse world. Some do not like that. We are living in a world where you "should" conform. Some do not like to conform. We are living in a world where you are learning the "truth" as something we should not understand or question. As least not if you have the "wrong opinion".

This website does not contain much of truth but the owners of the site acts like they are the truth.

 


 
 

I meant disfunctional not in the sense of not being able to accomplish anything or the intentions of the volunteers but because the whole system is placing people in impossible situations with little or no support and then blaming the individual when things don't go according to plan.


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

 


 
 

Hello Herman.

You are welcome to the info weekend at CCTG. Bring a lot of questions!!!

Greetings

CCTG


 
 

I am from CCTG and do certainly not agree that we are "disfuncional". All here are very well intended. That is true.


 
 

Amy, Glad you wrote. I agree that Tvind/TG is not "brain-washing" people although pressure to conform can be enormous. I've always thought the saddest thing about Tvind/TG is that you have so many well-intentioned people within an organization that is so disfunctional.

Herman: Good luck with the info weekend. See for yourself and remember the people at CCTG have opinions and agendas just like everyone who posts here. Just remember that the info weekend is CCTG at its best and that the reality of Humana in Africa is something entirely different as well.


 
 

Dear Amy. Thankyou for giving me some hope of starting in a team. I have decide to go for an info weekend and see for my self. This way will it be me and not other people who makes up my mind. Love Herman.


 
 

Hi Matt, I should have been more clear. I was volunteering 4 months before my training would have started and I was fundraising for my program fee. I certainly didn't have as much invested in the program as you did. If I had, I honestly couldn't say what I would have done ( although the fundraising probably would have done me in anyway). So, I also didn't start my training program. I did however see the other participants in their training period. Personally, having gone through an international development program at university, I don't think I would have had any problems with the courses besides feeling like I had done activities like them before(another reason for leaving). If I had stayed I would have used the six months as an opportunity to teach what I had learned in shcool, and gain experience in that sort of leadership role. However I did decide to leave, which obviousely means that I wasn't enjoying 100% of the program. I want to write on this site because some of the people in Etna were rather weary of the campus and I think accusations such as brainwashing and having to wash the headmasters' underwear (comment heard while there) is ridiculous and childish, and will definietly sway people from finding out more. I have not visited the other schools, but can safely say that these above did not take place in California. I totally agree with increased transparency of non-profits and do encourage people to research orgs that they are interested in fully. Amy.


 
 

Hi Amy,

Thanks for writing. First a response and then some questions. Two reasons I stayed with the program were (1) I had paid a significant chunk of money that I couldn't get back and (2) I was constantly pursing the hope that things would get better after the fund-raising period or after the building weekend or after we left the US or after we got back to the US. It keeps hope alive.

Quick questions. 1) Didn't you mind losing your program fee after you left? 2) What did you think about the training you were receiving to join the TCE program?

Matt


 
 

Hello, I am a past volunteer at Campus California, and I would like to share with you what I was doing. I arrived in California a few months before my 6 month prep-period to fundraise my program fee. I arrived excited and ready to work on the building. I had a blast! Tomas and Ruth are so nice and easy to get along with, they made moving to a new town really enjoyable. I began work on the building quite soon after I arrived and learned so much!! I was drywalling, laying down ceramic tile and putting in insulation. I hadn't done anything like that before. It was hard work, but that's what construction is! Living closely with people was also an experience and one that I cherish. Now that I am home I really miss having people around to interact with most of the time. I took my share of the responsibility for cooking and cleaning and that was perfectly fine. I learned to cook for1 2 people at once and made some amazing meals! I have never eaten so well in my life! A note on this site complained about the $3 per day, but I ate so many fruits and vegetables at every meal, you can teach me how to eat on $3 any day! I'm still trying to remember the recipes from the school to cook for my family! I left the school becuase I didn't enjoy fundraising at all, though some of the other participants really like it. You're speaking directly to people, and people on the street really respond. I would like to point out something that I noticed in some of the articles on this site. They are written by people who have gone throught he program. I think it's strange that these people complained about the program from the begining, yet still completed it. Obviousley, if you are working in a position that you are not happy in for a year, then your time spent will seem horrible to you and seem like a waste. That will happen with any job. Personally, I did not witness any brainwashing, nor believe it exists at the campus. When I told everyone that I was leaving, they were of course disappointed, but were very, very, kind. Nobody tried to 'brainwash' me into staying. I had some great times in California. Your free time is your own, and frequently a group of us would go on an amazing hike to a lake or waterfall and spend the afternnon outside. I hope that anyone interested in joining and has looked at this site will also go to an info weekend at one of the schools - this is not a committment to join! Whatever you do, you will get both sides of the story. If you have any questions, I will try to answer them. Thanks for this opportunity to tell people about my time in California. Amy.


 
 

Question...

Why do you call the Page Tvind alert? If it is obviously that Tvind is just an organisation of the TG. The Schools have properly not much to do with the TG. I would say that you rename the Page to www.TGALERT.org.uk and after wards do a little more for the Site... i mean.. just the look of it makes me almost Puke...

Bye then. (Anonymous)


 
 

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Reply from Frsig

In respond to the contribution bellow this:

First of all: The questions raised by me, has been raised by several others including many former members of TG.

Second: Ofcouse the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization. (I use the term "tvind" to cover all TG's activities, and because it was in this city that the organisation started out.)

And for the record: I'am happy that you try to go into and open dialog, but do not not find your argumentation creditable. Explanation follows:

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) It is not impossible to answer this question. What is interesting in your attempt to answer the question is that you indirectly admit, that the world of TG can be quiete confussing, since everybody find it hard to keep track of what is going on: The travelling highschool is just one of many "tvind" coporations, with the poupose to recrutte vollenters to humana projects, like forexampel the TCE-projet. And the humana-projects that the volenters join after they have left the travelling highschools, is the projects that should be evalueated, but tvind will not allow it, and the "books" are not accesable for outsideres - like they are in 99 pct of non-profit organisations.

WHY IS THAT?

b) It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others., and it is important secure such foundations are not misused, since it can harm the work of other well aid organisations. If money from this foundations are used to start up what you call " PRIVATE INITIATIVES" you are undermining the work of other aid-organisations, and a serious crime to humanity has been comitted.

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

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REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

This is different from for example IICD where participants raise money for the expenses connected to run an institute of that kind. Food need to be bought, airtickets paid, insurances, cars, houserent, salaries, information work etc. That is the way IICD makes their economy run. If you dont receive the money from a donor, an organization, a government you better raise the money yourself if you want it to be.

I think that you should try to study some more economics and maybe you will figure out how much it cost to run an institute of that kind. If you are interested in finding out what UFF does with the money you have had plenty of opportunities to do so. For example during your work weekend in Oslo that usually is happening for every team within the first month.

You can not just "shoot away" saying that "the moneys goes to Tvind! If you are dissatisfied with the program is one thing. That is not the same as the "money is paid under the table to Tvind". That is completely irrational.

What do you think that the Norwegain State authorized auditor is doing every year when he check through the books for the intstitute in Norway? Sleeping through it so that "Norway can channel money to some Tvind empire with a guru". Wake up. Learn how to count.

 


 
 

Hi to all. I've been in the norwegian school in hornsjo some years ago. the way tvind is earning the money is clear. students pay for all expenses that the so called "probably best school in the world" (the headmaster) has. then, a lot of their time the students spend by selling post cards. the money they earn goes go tvind. there is no real teaching on this mountain there. most of the day students teaching theirselves. you learn nothing what you really need in africa to help. if you ask where the money goes to, you always here the same: to humana people to people. but where does it go then. well ... back to tvind. that's what I found out after leaving that place there. I made researches in different places such as banks, universities and so on.


 
 

Please be more specific!


 
 

We are living in a diverse world. Some do not like that. We are living in a world where you "should" conform. Some do not like to conform. We are living in a world where you are learning the "truth" as something we should not understand or question. As least not if you have the "wrong opinion".

This website does not contain much of truth but the owners of the site acts like they are the truth.

 


 
 

I meant disfunctional not in the sense of not being able to accomplish anything or the intentions of the volunteers but because the whole system is placing people in impossible situations with little or no support and then blaming the individual when things don't go according to plan.


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

 


 
 

Hello Herman.

You are welcome to the info weekend at CCTG. Bring a lot of questions!!!

Greetings

CCTG


 
 

I am from CCTG and do certainly not agree that we are "disfuncional". All here are very well intended. That is true.


 
 

Amy, Glad you wrote. I agree that Tvind/TG is not "brain-washing" people although pressure to conform can be enormous. I've always thought the saddest thing about Tvind/TG is that you have so many well-intentioned people within an organization that is so disfunctional.

Herman: Good luck with the info weekend. See for yourself and remember the people at CCTG have opinions and agendas just like everyone who posts here. Just remember that the info weekend is CCTG at its best and that the reality of Humana in Africa is something entirely different as well.


 
 

Dear Amy. Thankyou for giving me some hope of starting in a team. I have decide to go for an info weekend and see for my self. This way will it be me and not other people who makes up my mind. Love Herman.


 
 

Hi Matt, I should have been more clear. I was volunteering 4 months before my training would have started and I was fundraising for my program fee. I certainly didn't have as much invested in the program as you did. If I had, I honestly couldn't say what I would have done ( although the fundraising probably would have done me in anyway). So, I also didn't start my training program. I did however see the other participants in their training period. Personally, having gone through an international development program at university, I don't think I would have had any problems with the courses besides feeling like I had done activities like them before(another reason for leaving). If I had stayed I would have used the six months as an opportunity to teach what I had learned in shcool, and gain experience in that sort of leadership role. However I did decide to leave, which obviousely means that I wasn't enjoying 100% of the program. I want to write on this site because some of the people in Etna were rather weary of the campus and I think accusations such as brainwashing and having to wash the headmasters' underwear (comment heard while there) is ridiculous and childish, and will definietly sway people from finding out more. I have not visited the other schools, but can safely say that these above did not take place in California. I totally agree with increased transparency of non-profits and do encourage people to research orgs that they are interested in fully. Amy.


 
 

Hi Amy,

Thanks for writing. First a response and then some questions. Two reasons I stayed with the program were (1) I had paid a significant chunk of money that I couldn't get back and (2) I was constantly pursing the hope that things would get better after the fund-raising period or after the building weekend or after we left the US or after we got back to the US. It keeps hope alive.

Quick questions. 1) Didn't you mind losing your program fee after you left? 2) What did you think about the training you were receiving to join the TCE program?

Matt


 
 

Hello, I am a past volunteer at Campus California, and I would like to share with you what I was doing. I arrived in California a few months before my 6 month prep-period to fundraise my program fee. I arrived excited and ready to work on the building. I had a blast! Tomas and Ruth are so nice and easy to get along with, they made moving to a new town really enjoyable. I began work on the building quite soon after I arrived and learned so much!! I was drywalling, laying down ceramic tile and putting in insulation. I hadn't done anything like that before. It was hard work, but that's what construction is! Living closely with people was also an experience and one that I cherish. Now that I am home I really miss having people around to interact with most of the time. I took my share of the responsibility for cooking and cleaning and that was perfectly fine. I learned to cook for1 2 people at once and made some amazing meals! I have never eaten so well in my life! A note on this site complained about the $3 per day, but I ate so many fruits and vegetables at every meal, you can teach me how to eat on $3 any day! I'm still trying to remember the recipes from the school to cook for my family! I left the school becuase I didn't enjoy fundraising at all, though some of the other participants really like it. You're speaking directly to people, and people on the street really respond. I would like to point out something that I noticed in some of the articles on this site. They are written by people who have gone throught he program. I think it's strange that these people complained about the program from the begining, yet still completed it. Obviousley, if you are working in a position that you are not happy in for a year, then your time spent will seem horrible to you and seem like a waste. That will happen with any job. Personally, I did not witness any brainwashing, nor believe it exists at the campus. When I told everyone that I was leaving, they were of course disappointed, but were very, very, kind. Nobody tried to 'brainwash' me into staying. I had some great times in California. Your free time is your own, and frequently a group of us would go on an amazing hike to a lake or waterfall and spend the afternnon outside. I hope that anyone interested in joining and has looked at this site will also go to an info weekend at one of the schools - this is not a committment to join! Whatever you do, you will get both sides of the story. If you have any questions, I will try to answer them. Thanks for this opportunity to tell people about my time in California. Amy.


 
 

Question...

Why do you call the Page Tvind alert? If it is obviously that Tvind is just an organisation of the TG. The Schools have properly not much to do with the TG. I would say that you rename the Page to www.TGALERT.org.uk and after wards do a little more for the Site... i mean.. just the look of it makes me almost Puke...

Bye then. (Anonymous)


 
 

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Reply from Frsig

In respond to the contribution bellow this:

First of all: The questions raised by me, has been raised by several others including many former members of TG.

Second: Ofcouse the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization. (I use the term "tvind" to cover all TG's activities, and because it was in this city that the organisation started out.)

And for the record: I'am happy that you try to go into and open dialog, but do not not find your argumentation creditable. Explanation follows:

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) It is not impossible to answer this question. What is interesting in your attempt to answer the question is that you indirectly admit, that the world of TG can be quiete confussing, since everybody find it hard to keep track of what is going on: The travelling highschool is just one of many "tvind" coporations, with the poupose to recrutte vollenters to humana projects, like forexampel the TCE-projet. And the humana-projects that the volenters join after they have left the travelling highschools, is the projects that should be evalueated, but tvind will not allow it, and the "books" are not accesable for outsideres - like they are in 99 pct of non-profit organisations.

WHY IS THAT?

b) It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others., and it is important secure such foundations are not misused, since it can harm the work of other well aid organisations. If money from this foundations are used to start up what you call " PRIVATE INITIATIVES" you are undermining the work of other aid-organisations, and a serious crime to humanity has been comitted.

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

lkjhkljhlkjh


 
 

REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

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"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

I think that you should try to study some more economics and maybe you will figure out how much it cost to run an institute of that kind. If you are interested in finding out what UFF does with the money you have had plenty of opportunities to do so. For example during your work weekend in Oslo that usually is happening for every team within the first month.

You can not just "shoot away" saying that "the moneys goes to Tvind! If you are dissatisfied with the program is one thing. That is not the same as the "money is paid under the table to Tvind". That is completely irrational.

What do you think that the Norwegain State authorized auditor is doing every year when he check through the books for the intstitute in Norway? Sleeping through it so that "Norway can channel money to some Tvind empire with a guru". Wake up. Learn how to count.

 


 
 

Hi to all. I've been in the norwegian school in hornsjo some years ago. the way tvind is earning the money is clear. students pay for all expenses that the so called "probably best school in the world" (the headmaster) has. then, a lot of their time the students spend by selling post cards. the money they earn goes go tvind. there is no real teaching on this mountain there. most of the day students teaching theirselves. you learn nothing what you really need in africa to help. if you ask where the money goes to, you always here the same: to humana people to people. but where does it go then. well ... back to tvind. that's what I found out after leaving that place there. I made researches in different places such as banks, universities and so on.


 
 

Please be more specific!


 
 

We are living in a diverse world. Some do not like that. We are living in a world where you "should" conform. Some do not like to conform. We are living in a world where you are learning the "truth" as something we should not understand or question. As least not if you have the "wrong opinion".

This website does not contain much of truth but the owners of the site acts like they are the truth.

 


 
 

I meant disfunctional not in the sense of not being able to accomplish anything or the intentions of the volunteers but because the whole system is placing people in impossible situations with little or no support and then blaming the individual when things don't go according to plan.


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

 


 
 

Hello Herman.

You are welcome to the info weekend at CCTG. Bring a lot of questions!!!

Greetings

CCTG


 
 

I am from CCTG and do certainly not agree that we are "disfuncional". All here are very well intended. That is true.


 
 

Amy, Glad you wrote. I agree that Tvind/TG is not "brain-washing" people although pressure to conform can be enormous. I've always thought the saddest thing about Tvind/TG is that you have so many well-intentioned people within an organization that is so disfunctional.

Herman: Good luck with the info weekend. See for yourself and remember the people at CCTG have opinions and agendas just like everyone who posts here. Just remember that the info weekend is CCTG at its best and that the reality of Humana in Africa is something entirely different as well.


 
 

Dear Amy. Thankyou for giving me some hope of starting in a team. I have decide to go for an info weekend and see for my self. This way will it be me and not other people who makes up my mind. Love Herman.


 
 

Hi Matt, I should have been more clear. I was volunteering 4 months before my training would have started and I was fundraising for my program fee. I certainly didn't have as much invested in the program as you did. If I had, I honestly couldn't say what I would have done ( although the fundraising probably would have done me in anyway). So, I also didn't start my training program. I did however see the other participants in their training period. Personally, having gone through an international development program at university, I don't think I would have had any problems with the courses besides feeling like I had done activities like them before(another reason for leaving). If I had stayed I would have used the six months as an opportunity to teach what I had learned in shcool, and gain experience in that sort of leadership role. However I did decide to leave, which obviousely means that I wasn't enjoying 100% of the program. I want to write on this site because some of the people in Etna were rather weary of the campus and I think accusations such as brainwashing and having to wash the headmasters' underwear (comment heard while there) is ridiculous and childish, and will definietly sway people from finding out more. I have not visited the other schools, but can safely say that these above did not take place in California. I totally agree with increased transparency of non-profits and do encourage people to research orgs that they are interested in fully. Amy.


 
 

Hi Amy,

Thanks for writing. First a response and then some questions. Two reasons I stayed with the program were (1) I had paid a significant chunk of money that I couldn't get back and (2) I was constantly pursing the hope that things would get better after the fund-raising period or after the building weekend or after we left the US or after we got back to the US. It keeps hope alive.

Quick questions. 1) Didn't you mind losing your program fee after you left? 2) What did you think about the training you were receiving to join the TCE program?

Matt


 
 

Hello, I am a past volunteer at Campus California, and I would like to share with you what I was doing. I arrived in California a few months before my 6 month prep-period to fundraise my program fee. I arrived excited and ready to work on the building. I had a blast! Tomas and Ruth are so nice and easy to get along with, they made moving to a new town really enjoyable. I began work on the building quite soon after I arrived and learned so much!! I was drywalling, laying down ceramic tile and putting in insulation. I hadn't done anything like that before. It was hard work, but that's what construction is! Living closely with people was also an experience and one that I cherish. Now that I am home I really miss having people around to interact with most of the time. I took my share of the responsibility for cooking and cleaning and that was perfectly fine. I learned to cook for1 2 people at once and made some amazing meals! I have never eaten so well in my life! A note on this site complained about the $3 per day, but I ate so many fruits and vegetables at every meal, you can teach me how to eat on $3 any day! I'm still trying to remember the recipes from the school to cook for my family! I left the school becuase I didn't enjoy fundraising at all, though some of the other participants really like it. You're speaking directly to people, and people on the street really respond. I would like to point out something that I noticed in some of the articles on this site. They are written by people who have gone throught he program. I think it's strange that these people complained about the program from the begining, yet still completed it. Obviousley, if you are working in a position that you are not happy in for a year, then your time spent will seem horrible to you and seem like a waste. That will happen with any job. Personally, I did not witness any brainwashing, nor believe it exists at the campus. When I told everyone that I was leaving, they were of course disappointed, but were very, very, kind. Nobody tried to 'brainwash' me into staying. I had some great times in California. Your free time is your own, and frequently a group of us would go on an amazing hike to a lake or waterfall and spend the afternnon outside. I hope that anyone interested in joining and has looked at this site will also go to an info weekend at one of the schools - this is not a committment to join! Whatever you do, you will get both sides of the story. If you have any questions, I will try to answer them. Thanks for this opportunity to tell people about my time in California. Amy.


 
 

Question...

Why do you call the Page Tvind alert? If it is obviously that Tvind is just an organisation of the TG. The Schools have properly not much to do with the TG. I would say that you rename the Page to www.TGALERT.org.uk and after wards do a little more for the Site... i mean.. just the look of it makes me almost Puke...

Bye then. (Anonymous)


 
 

fdfgfdt


 
 

Reply from Frsig

In respond to the contribution bellow this:

First of all: The questions raised by me, has been raised by several others including many former members of TG.

Second: Ofcouse the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization. (I use the term "tvind" to cover all TG's activities, and because it was in this city that the organisation started out.)

And for the record: I'am happy that you try to go into and open dialog, but do not not find your argumentation creditable. Explanation follows:

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) It is not impossible to answer this question. What is interesting in your attempt to answer the question is that you indirectly admit, that the world of TG can be quiete confussing, since everybody find it hard to keep track of what is going on: The travelling highschool is just one of many "tvind" coporations, with the poupose to recrutte vollenters to humana projects, like forexampel the TCE-projet. And the humana-projects that the volenters join after they have left the travelling highschools, is the projects that should be evalueated, but tvind will not allow it, and the "books" are not accesable for outsideres - like they are in 99 pct of non-profit organisations.

WHY IS THAT?

b) It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others., and it is important secure such foundations are not misused, since it can harm the work of other well aid organisations. If money from this foundations are used to start up what you call " PRIVATE INITIATIVES" you are undermining the work of other aid-organisations, and a serious crime to humanity has been comitted.

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

lkjhkljhlkjh


 
 

REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

You can not just "shoot away" saying that "the moneys goes to Tvind! If you are dissatisfied with the program is one thing. That is not the same as the "money is paid under the table to Tvind". That is completely irrational.

What do you think that the Norwegain State authorized auditor is doing every year when he check through the books for the intstitute in Norway? Sleeping through it so that "Norway can channel money to some Tvind empire with a guru". Wake up. Learn how to count.

 


 
 

Hi to all. I've been in the norwegian school in hornsjo some years ago. the way tvind is earning the money is clear. students pay for all expenses that the so called "probably best school in the world" (the headmaster) has. then, a lot of their time the students spend by selling post cards. the money they earn goes go tvind. there is no real teaching on this mountain there. most of the day students teaching theirselves. you learn nothing what you really need in africa to help. if you ask where the money goes to, you always here the same: to humana people to people. but where does it go then. well ... back to tvind. that's what I found out after leaving that place there. I made researches in different places such as banks, universities and so on.


 
 

Please be more specific!


 
 

We are living in a diverse world. Some do not like that. We are living in a world where you "should" conform. Some do not like to conform. We are living in a world where you are learning the "truth" as something we should not understand or question. As least not if you have the "wrong opinion".

This website does not contain much of truth but the owners of the site acts like they are the truth.

 


 
 

I meant disfunctional not in the sense of not being able to accomplish anything or the intentions of the volunteers but because the whole system is placing people in impossible situations with little or no support and then blaming the individual when things don't go according to plan.


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

 


 
 

Hello Herman.

You are welcome to the info weekend at CCTG. Bring a lot of questions!!!

Greetings

CCTG


 
 

I am from CCTG and do certainly not agree that we are "disfuncional". All here are very well intended. That is true.


 
 

Amy, Glad you wrote. I agree that Tvind/TG is not "brain-washing" people although pressure to conform can be enormous. I've always thought the saddest thing about Tvind/TG is that you have so many well-intentioned people within an organization that is so disfunctional.

Herman: Good luck with the info weekend. See for yourself and remember the people at CCTG have opinions and agendas just like everyone who posts here. Just remember that the info weekend is CCTG at its best and that the reality of Humana in Africa is something entirely different as well.


 
 

Dear Amy. Thankyou for giving me some hope of starting in a team. I have decide to go for an info weekend and see for my self. This way will it be me and not other people who makes up my mind. Love Herman.


 
 

Hi Matt, I should have been more clear. I was volunteering 4 months before my training would have started and I was fundraising for my program fee. I certainly didn't have as much invested in the program as you did. If I had, I honestly couldn't say what I would have done ( although the fundraising probably would have done me in anyway). So, I also didn't start my training program. I did however see the other participants in their training period. Personally, having gone through an international development program at university, I don't think I would have had any problems with the courses besides feeling like I had done activities like them before(another reason for leaving). If I had stayed I would have used the six months as an opportunity to teach what I had learned in shcool, and gain experience in that sort of leadership role. However I did decide to leave, which obviousely means that I wasn't enjoying 100% of the program. I want to write on this site because some of the people in Etna were rather weary of the campus and I think accusations such as brainwashing and having to wash the headmasters' underwear (comment heard while there) is ridiculous and childish, and will definietly sway people from finding out more. I have not visited the other schools, but can safely say that these above did not take place in California. I totally agree with increased transparency of non-profits and do encourage people to research orgs that they are interested in fully. Amy.


 
 

Hi Amy,

Thanks for writing. First a response and then some questions. Two reasons I stayed with the program were (1) I had paid a significant chunk of money that I couldn't get back and (2) I was constantly pursing the hope that things would get better after the fund-raising period or after the building weekend or after we left the US or after we got back to the US. It keeps hope alive.

Quick questions. 1) Didn't you mind losing your program fee after you left? 2) What did you think about the training you were receiving to join the TCE program?

Matt


 
 

Hello, I am a past volunteer at Campus California, and I would like to share with you what I was doing. I arrived in California a few months before my 6 month prep-period to fundraise my program fee. I arrived excited and ready to work on the building. I had a blast! Tomas and Ruth are so nice and easy to get along with, they made moving to a new town really enjoyable. I began work on the building quite soon after I arrived and learned so much!! I was drywalling, laying down ceramic tile and putting in insulation. I hadn't done anything like that before. It was hard work, but that's what construction is! Living closely with people was also an experience and one that I cherish. Now that I am home I really miss having people around to interact with most of the time. I took my share of the responsibility for cooking and cleaning and that was perfectly fine. I learned to cook for1 2 people at once and made some amazing meals! I have never eaten so well in my life! A note on this site complained about the $3 per day, but I ate so many fruits and vegetables at every meal, you can teach me how to eat on $3 any day! I'm still trying to remember the recipes from the school to cook for my family! I left the school becuase I didn't enjoy fundraising at all, though some of the other participants really like it. You're speaking directly to people, and people on the street really respond. I would like to point out something that I noticed in some of the articles on this site. They are written by people who have gone throught he program. I think it's strange that these people complained about the program from the begining, yet still completed it. Obviousley, if you are working in a position that you are not happy in for a year, then your time spent will seem horrible to you and seem like a waste. That will happen with any job. Personally, I did not witness any brainwashing, nor believe it exists at the campus. When I told everyone that I was leaving, they were of course disappointed, but were very, very, kind. Nobody tried to 'brainwash' me into staying. I had some great times in California. Your free time is your own, and frequently a group of us would go on an amazing hike to a lake or waterfall and spend the afternnon outside. I hope that anyone interested in joining and has looked at this site will also go to an info weekend at one of the schools - this is not a committment to join! Whatever you do, you will get both sides of the story. If you have any questions, I will try to answer them. Thanks for this opportunity to tell people about my time in California. Amy.


 
 

Question...

Why do you call the Page Tvind alert? If it is obviously that Tvind is just an organisation of the TG. The Schools have properly not much to do with the TG. I would say that you rename the Page to www.TGALERT.org.uk and after wards do a little more for the Site... i mean.. just the look of it makes me almost Puke...

Bye then. (Anonymous)


 
 

fdfgfdt


 
 

Reply from Frsig

In respond to the contribution bellow this:

First of all: The questions raised by me, has been raised by several others including many former members of TG.

Second: Ofcouse the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization. (I use the term "tvind" to cover all TG's activities, and because it was in this city that the organisation started out.)

And for the record: I'am happy that you try to go into and open dialog, but do not not find your argumentation creditable. Explanation follows:

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) It is not impossible to answer this question. What is interesting in your attempt to answer the question is that you indirectly admit, that the world of TG can be quiete confussing, since everybody find it hard to keep track of what is going on: The travelling highschool is just one of many "tvind" coporations, with the poupose to recrutte vollenters to humana projects, like forexampel the TCE-projet. And the humana-projects that the volenters join after they have left the travelling highschools, is the projects that should be evalueated, but tvind will not allow it, and the "books" are not accesable for outsideres - like they are in 99 pct of non-profit organisations.

WHY IS THAT?

b) It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others., and it is important secure such foundations are not misused, since it can harm the work of other well aid organisations. If money from this foundations are used to start up what you call " PRIVATE INITIATIVES" you are undermining the work of other aid-organisations, and a serious crime to humanity has been comitted.

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

lkjhkljhlkjh


 
 

REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

What do you think that the Norwegain State authorized auditor is doing every year when he check through the books for the intstitute in Norway? Sleeping through it so that "Norway can channel money to some Tvind empire with a guru". Wake up. Learn how to count.

 


 
 

Hi to all. I've been in the norwegian school in hornsjo some years ago. the way tvind is earning the money is clear. students pay for all expenses that the so called "probably best school in the world" (the headmaster) has. then, a lot of their time the students spend by selling post cards. the money they earn goes go tvind. there is no real teaching on this mountain there. most of the day students teaching theirselves. you learn nothing what you really need in africa to help. if you ask where the money goes to, you always here the same: to humana people to people. but where does it go then. well ... back to tvind. that's what I found out after leaving that place there. I made researches in different places such as banks, universities and so on.


 
 

Please be more specific!


 
 

We are living in a diverse world. Some do not like that. We are living in a world where you "should" conform. Some do not like to conform. We are living in a world where you are learning the "truth" as something we should not understand or question. As least not if you have the "wrong opinion".

This website does not contain much of truth but the owners of the site acts like they are the truth.

 


 
 

I meant disfunctional not in the sense of not being able to accomplish anything or the intentions of the volunteers but because the whole system is placing people in impossible situations with little or no support and then blaming the individual when things don't go according to plan.


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

 


 
 

Hello Herman.

You are welcome to the info weekend at CCTG. Bring a lot of questions!!!

Greetings

CCTG


 
 

I am from CCTG and do certainly not agree that we are "disfuncional". All here are very well intended. That is true.


 
 

Amy, Glad you wrote. I agree that Tvind/TG is not "brain-washing" people although pressure to conform can be enormous. I've always thought the saddest thing about Tvind/TG is that you have so many well-intentioned people within an organization that is so disfunctional.

Herman: Good luck with the info weekend. See for yourself and remember the people at CCTG have opinions and agendas just like everyone who posts here. Just remember that the info weekend is CCTG at its best and that the reality of Humana in Africa is something entirely different as well.


 
 

Dear Amy. Thankyou for giving me some hope of starting in a team. I have decide to go for an info weekend and see for my self. This way will it be me and not other people who makes up my mind. Love Herman.


 
 

Hi Matt, I should have been more clear. I was volunteering 4 months before my training would have started and I was fundraising for my program fee. I certainly didn't have as much invested in the program as you did. If I had, I honestly couldn't say what I would have done ( although the fundraising probably would have done me in anyway). So, I also didn't start my training program. I did however see the other participants in their training period. Personally, having gone through an international development program at university, I don't think I would have had any problems with the courses besides feeling like I had done activities like them before(another reason for leaving). If I had stayed I would have used the six months as an opportunity to teach what I had learned in shcool, and gain experience in that sort of leadership role. However I did decide to leave, which obviousely means that I wasn't enjoying 100% of the program. I want to write on this site because some of the people in Etna were rather weary of the campus and I think accusations such as brainwashing and having to wash the headmasters' underwear (comment heard while there) is ridiculous and childish, and will definietly sway people from finding out more. I have not visited the other schools, but can safely say that these above did not take place in California. I totally agree with increased transparency of non-profits and do encourage people to research orgs that they are interested in fully. Amy.


 
 

Hi Amy,

Thanks for writing. First a response and then some questions. Two reasons I stayed with the program were (1) I had paid a significant chunk of money that I couldn't get back and (2) I was constantly pursing the hope that things would get better after the fund-raising period or after the building weekend or after we left the US or after we got back to the US. It keeps hope alive.

Quick questions. 1) Didn't you mind losing your program fee after you left? 2) What did you think about the training you were receiving to join the TCE program?

Matt


 
 

Hello, I am a past volunteer at Campus California, and I would like to share with you what I was doing. I arrived in California a few months before my 6 month prep-period to fundraise my program fee. I arrived excited and ready to work on the building. I had a blast! Tomas and Ruth are so nice and easy to get along with, they made moving to a new town really enjoyable. I began work on the building quite soon after I arrived and learned so much!! I was drywalling, laying down ceramic tile and putting in insulation. I hadn't done anything like that before. It was hard work, but that's what construction is! Living closely with people was also an experience and one that I cherish. Now that I am home I really miss having people around to interact with most of the time. I took my share of the responsibility for cooking and cleaning and that was perfectly fine. I learned to cook for1 2 people at once and made some amazing meals! I have never eaten so well in my life! A note on this site complained about the $3 per day, but I ate so many fruits and vegetables at every meal, you can teach me how to eat on $3 any day! I'm still trying to remember the recipes from the school to cook for my family! I left the school becuase I didn't enjoy fundraising at all, though some of the other participants really like it. You're speaking directly to people, and people on the street really respond. I would like to point out something that I noticed in some of the articles on this site. They are written by people who have gone throught he program. I think it's strange that these people complained about the program from the begining, yet still completed it. Obviousley, if you are working in a position that you are not happy in for a year, then your time spent will seem horrible to you and seem like a waste. That will happen with any job. Personally, I did not witness any brainwashing, nor believe it exists at the campus. When I told everyone that I was leaving, they were of course disappointed, but were very, very, kind. Nobody tried to 'brainwash' me into staying. I had some great times in California. Your free time is your own, and frequently a group of us would go on an amazing hike to a lake or waterfall and spend the afternnon outside. I hope that anyone interested in joining and has looked at this site will also go to an info weekend at one of the schools - this is not a committment to join! Whatever you do, you will get both sides of the story. If you have any questions, I will try to answer them. Thanks for this opportunity to tell people about my time in California. Amy.


 
 

Question...

Why do you call the Page Tvind alert? If it is obviously that Tvind is just an organisation of the TG. The Schools have properly not much to do with the TG. I would say that you rename the Page to www.TGALERT.org.uk and after wards do a little more for the Site... i mean.. just the look of it makes me almost Puke...

Bye then. (Anonymous)


 
 

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Reply from Frsig

In respond to the contribution bellow this:

First of all: The questions raised by me, has been raised by several others including many former members of TG.

Second: Ofcouse the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization. (I use the term "tvind" to cover all TG's activities, and because it was in this city that the organisation started out.)

And for the record: I'am happy that you try to go into and open dialog, but do not not find your argumentation creditable. Explanation follows:

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) It is not impossible to answer this question. What is interesting in your attempt to answer the question is that you indirectly admit, that the world of TG can be quiete confussing, since everybody find it hard to keep track of what is going on: The travelling highschool is just one of many "tvind" coporations, with the poupose to recrutte vollenters to humana projects, like forexampel the TCE-projet. And the humana-projects that the volenters join after they have left the travelling highschools, is the projects that should be evalueated, but tvind will not allow it, and the "books" are not accesable for outsideres - like they are in 99 pct of non-profit organisations.

WHY IS THAT?

b) It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others., and it is important secure such foundations are not misused, since it can harm the work of other well aid organisations. If money from this foundations are used to start up what you call " PRIVATE INITIATIVES" you are undermining the work of other aid-organisations, and a serious crime to humanity has been comitted.

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

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REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

 

Hi to all. I've been in the norwegian school in hornsjo some years ago. the way tvind is earning the money is clear. students pay for all expenses that the so called "probably best school in the world" (the headmaster) has. then, a lot of their time the students spend by selling post cards. the money they earn goes go tvind. there is no real teaching on this mountain there. most of the day students teaching theirselves. you learn nothing what you really need in africa to help. if you ask where the money goes to, you always here the same: to humana people to people. but where does it go then. well ... back to tvind. that's what I found out after leaving that place there. I made researches in different places such as banks, universities and so on.

Please be more specific!

We are living in a diverse world. Some do not like that. We are living in a world where you "should" conform. Some do not like to conform. We are living in a world where you are learning the "truth" as something we should not understand or question. As least not if you have the "wrong opinion".

This website does not contain much of truth but the owners of the site acts like they are the truth.

 


 
 

I meant disfunctional not in the sense of not being able to accomplish anything or the intentions of the volunteers but because the whole system is placing people in impossible situations with little or no support and then blaming the individual when things don't go according to plan.


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

 


 
 

Hello Herman.

You are welcome to the info weekend at CCTG. Bring a lot of questions!!!

Greetings

CCTG


 
 

I am from CCTG and do certainly not agree that we are "disfuncional". All here are very well intended. That is true.


 
 

Amy, Glad you wrote. I agree that Tvind/TG is not "brain-washing" people although pressure to conform can be enormous. I've always thought the saddest thing about Tvind/TG is that you have so many well-intentioned people within an organization that is so disfunctional.

Herman: Good luck with the info weekend. See for yourself and remember the people at CCTG have opinions and agendas just like everyone who posts here. Just remember that the info weekend is CCTG at its best and that the reality of Humana in Africa is something entirely different as well.


 
 

Dear Amy. Thankyou for giving me some hope of starting in a team. I have decide to go for an info weekend and see for my self. This way will it be me and not other people who makes up my mind. Love Herman.


 
 

Hi Matt, I should have been more clear. I was volunteering 4 months before my training would have started and I was fundraising for my program fee. I certainly didn't have as much invested in the program as you did. If I had, I honestly couldn't say what I would have done ( although the fundraising probably would have done me in anyway). So, I also didn't start my training program. I did however see the other participants in their training period. Personally, having gone through an international development program at university, I don't think I would have had any problems with the courses besides feeling like I had done activities like them before(another reason for leaving). If I had stayed I would have used the six months as an opportunity to teach what I had learned in shcool, and gain experience in that sort of leadership role. However I did decide to leave, which obviousely means that I wasn't enjoying 100% of the program. I want to write on this site because some of the people in Etna were rather weary of the campus and I think accusations such as brainwashing and having to wash the headmasters' underwear (comment heard while there) is ridiculous and childish, and will definietly sway people from finding out more. I have not visited the other schools, but can safely say that these above did not take place in California. I totally agree with increased transparency of non-profits and do encourage people to research orgs that they are interested in fully. Amy.


 
 

Hi Amy,

Thanks for writing. First a response and then some questions. Two reasons I stayed with the program were (1) I had paid a significant chunk of money that I couldn't get back and (2) I was constantly pursing the hope that things would get better after the fund-raising period or after the building weekend or after we left the US or after we got back to the US. It keeps hope alive.

Quick questions. 1) Didn't you mind losing your program fee after you left? 2) What did you think about the training you were receiving to join the TCE program?

Matt


 
 

Hello, I am a past volunteer at Campus California, and I would like to share with you what I was doing. I arrived in California a few months before my 6 month prep-period to fundraise my program fee. I arrived excited and ready to work on the building. I had a blast! Tomas and Ruth are so nice and easy to get along with, they made moving to a new town really enjoyable. I began work on the building quite soon after I arrived and learned so much!! I was drywalling, laying down ceramic tile and putting in insulation. I hadn't done anything like that before. It was hard work, but that's what construction is! Living closely with people was also an experience and one that I cherish. Now that I am home I really miss having people around to interact with most of the time. I took my share of the responsibility for cooking and cleaning and that was perfectly fine. I learned to cook for1 2 people at once and made some amazing meals! I have never eaten so well in my life! A note on this site complained about the $3 per day, but I ate so many fruits and vegetables at every meal, you can teach me how to eat on $3 any day! I'm still trying to remember the recipes from the school to cook for my family! I left the school becuase I didn't enjoy fundraising at all, though some of the other participants really like it. You're speaking directly to people, and people on the street really respond. I would like to point out something that I noticed in some of the articles on this site. They are written by people who have gone throught he program. I think it's strange that these people complained about the program from the begining, yet still completed it. Obviousley, if you are working in a position that you are not happy in for a year, then your time spent will seem horrible to you and seem like a waste. That will happen with any job. Personally, I did not witness any brainwashing, nor believe it exists at the campus. When I told everyone that I was leaving, they were of course disappointed, but were very, very, kind. Nobody tried to 'brainwash' me into staying. I had some great times in California. Your free time is your own, and frequently a group of us would go on an amazing hike to a lake or waterfall and spend the afternnon outside. I hope that anyone interested in joining and has looked at this site will also go to an info weekend at one of the schools - this is not a committment to join! Whatever you do, you will get both sides of the story. If you have any questions, I will try to answer them. Thanks for this opportunity to tell people about my time in California. Amy.


 
 

Question...

Why do you call the Page Tvind alert? If it is obviously that Tvind is just an organisation of the TG. The Schools have properly not much to do with the TG. I would say that you rename the Page to www.TGALERT.org.uk and after wards do a little more for the Site... i mean.. just the look of it makes me almost Puke...

Bye then. (Anonymous)


 
 

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Reply from Frsig

In respond to the contribution bellow this:

First of all: The questions raised by me, has been raised by several others including many former members of TG.

Second: Ofcouse the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization. (I use the term "tvind" to cover all TG's activities, and because it was in this city that the organisation started out.)

And for the record: I'am happy that you try to go into and open dialog, but do not not find your argumentation creditable. Explanation follows:

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) It is not impossible to answer this question. What is interesting in your attempt to answer the question is that you indirectly admit, that the world of TG can be quiete confussing, since everybody find it hard to keep track of what is going on: The travelling highschool is just one of many "tvind" coporations, with the poupose to recrutte vollenters to humana projects, like forexampel the TCE-projet. And the humana-projects that the volenters join after they have left the travelling highschools, is the projects that should be evalueated, but tvind will not allow it, and the "books" are not accesable for outsideres - like they are in 99 pct of non-profit organisations.

WHY IS THAT?

b) It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others., and it is important secure such foundations are not misused, since it can harm the work of other well aid organisations. If money from this foundations are used to start up what you call " PRIVATE INITIATIVES" you are undermining the work of other aid-organisations, and a serious crime to humanity has been comitted.

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

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REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

This website does not contain much of truth but the owners of the site acts like they are the truth.

 


 
 

I meant disfunctional not in the sense of not being able to accomplish anything or the intentions of the volunteers but because the whole system is placing people in impossible situations with little or no support and then blaming the individual when things don't go according to plan.


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

 


 
 

Hello Herman.

You are welcome to the info weekend at CCTG. Bring a lot of questions!!!

Greetings

CCTG


 
 

I am from CCTG and do certainly not agree that we are "disfuncional". All here are very well intended. That is true.


 
 

Amy, Glad you wrote. I agree that Tvind/TG is not "brain-washing" people although pressure to conform can be enormous. I've always thought the saddest thing about Tvind/TG is that you have so many well-intentioned people within an organization that is so disfunctional.

Herman: Good luck with the info weekend. See for yourself and remember the people at CCTG have opinions and agendas just like everyone who posts here. Just remember that the info weekend is CCTG at its best and that the reality of Humana in Africa is something entirely different as well.


 
 

Dear Amy. Thankyou for giving me some hope of starting in a team. I have decide to go for an info weekend and see for my self. This way will it be me and not other people who makes up my mind. Love Herman.


 
 

Hi Matt, I should have been more clear. I was volunteering 4 months before my training would have started and I was fundraising for my program fee. I certainly didn't have as much invested in the program as you did. If I had, I honestly couldn't say what I would have done ( although the fundraising probably would have done me in anyway). So, I also didn't start my training program. I did however see the other participants in their training period. Personally, having gone through an international development program at university, I don't think I would have had any problems with the courses besides feeling like I had done activities like them before(another reason for leaving). If I had stayed I would have used the six months as an opportunity to teach what I had learned in shcool, and gain experience in that sort of leadership role. However I did decide to leave, which obviousely means that I wasn't enjoying 100% of the program. I want to write on this site because some of the people in Etna were rather weary of the campus and I think accusations such as brainwashing and having to wash the headmasters' underwear (comment heard while there) is ridiculous and childish, and will definietly sway people from finding out more. I have not visited the other schools, but can safely say that these above did not take place in California. I totally agree with increased transparency of non-profits and do encourage people to research orgs that they are interested in fully. Amy.


 
 

Hi Amy,

Thanks for writing. First a response and then some questions. Two reasons I stayed with the program were (1) I had paid a significant chunk of money that I couldn't get back and (2) I was constantly pursing the hope that things would get better after the fund-raising period or after the building weekend or after we left the US or after we got back to the US. It keeps hope alive.

Quick questions. 1) Didn't you mind losing your program fee after you left? 2) What did you think about the training you were receiving to join the TCE program?

Matt


 
 

Hello, I am a past volunteer at Campus California, and I would like to share with you what I was doing. I arrived in California a few months before my 6 month prep-period to fundraise my program fee. I arrived excited and ready to work on the building. I had a blast! Tomas and Ruth are so nice and easy to get along with, they made moving to a new town really enjoyable. I began work on the building quite soon after I arrived and learned so much!! I was drywalling, laying down ceramic tile and putting in insulation. I hadn't done anything like that before. It was hard work, but that's what construction is! Living closely with people was also an experience and one that I cherish. Now that I am home I really miss having people around to interact with most of the time. I took my share of the responsibility for cooking and cleaning and that was perfectly fine. I learned to cook for1 2 people at once and made some amazing meals! I have never eaten so well in my life! A note on this site complained about the $3 per day, but I ate so many fruits and vegetables at every meal, you can teach me how to eat on $3 any day! I'm still trying to remember the recipes from the school to cook for my family! I left the school becuase I didn't enjoy fundraising at all, though some of the other participants really like it. You're speaking directly to people, and people on the street really respond. I would like to point out something that I noticed in some of the articles on this site. They are written by people who have gone throught he program. I think it's strange that these people complained about the program from the begining, yet still completed it. Obviousley, if you are working in a position that you are not happy in for a year, then your time spent will seem horrible to you and seem like a waste. That will happen with any job. Personally, I did not witness any brainwashing, nor believe it exists at the campus. When I told everyone that I was leaving, they were of course disappointed, but were very, very, kind. Nobody tried to 'brainwash' me into staying. I had some great times in California. Your free time is your own, and frequently a group of us would go on an amazing hike to a lake or waterfall and spend the afternnon outside. I hope that anyone interested in joining and has looked at this site will also go to an info weekend at one of the schools - this is not a committment to join! Whatever you do, you will get both sides of the story. If you have any questions, I will try to answer them. Thanks for this opportunity to tell people about my time in California. Amy.


 
 

Question...

Why do you call the Page Tvind alert? If it is obviously that Tvind is just an organisation of the TG. The Schools have properly not much to do with the TG. I would say that you rename the Page to www.TGALERT.org.uk and after wards do a little more for the Site... i mean.. just the look of it makes me almost Puke...

Bye then. (Anonymous)


 
 

fdfgfdt


 
 

Reply from Frsig

In respond to the contribution bellow this:

First of all: The questions raised by me, has been raised by several others including many former members of TG.

Second: Ofcouse the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization. (I use the term "tvind" to cover all TG's activities, and because it was in this city that the organisation started out.)

And for the record: I'am happy that you try to go into and open dialog, but do not not find your argumentation creditable. Explanation follows:

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) It is not impossible to answer this question. What is interesting in your attempt to answer the question is that you indirectly admit, that the world of TG can be quiete confussing, since everybody find it hard to keep track of what is going on: The travelling highschool is just one of many "tvind" coporations, with the poupose to recrutte vollenters to humana projects, like forexampel the TCE-projet. And the humana-projects that the volenters join after they have left the travelling highschools, is the projects that should be evalueated, but tvind will not allow it, and the "books" are not accesable for outsideres - like they are in 99 pct of non-profit organisations.

WHY IS THAT?

b) It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others., and it is important secure such foundations are not misused, since it can harm the work of other well aid organisations. If money from this foundations are used to start up what you call " PRIVATE INITIATIVES" you are undermining the work of other aid-organisations, and a serious crime to humanity has been comitted.

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

lkjhkljhlkjh


 
 

REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

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"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

 

I meant disfunctional not in the sense of not being able to accomplish anything or the intentions of the volunteers but because the whole system is placing people in impossible situations with little or no support and then blaming the individual when things don't go according to plan.

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

 


 
 

Hello Herman.

You are welcome to the info weekend at CCTG. Bring a lot of questions!!!

Greetings

CCTG


 
 

I am from CCTG and do certainly not agree that we are "disfuncional". All here are very well intended. That is true.


 
 

Amy, Glad you wrote. I agree that Tvind/TG is not "brain-washing" people although pressure to conform can be enormous. I've always thought the saddest thing about Tvind/TG is that you have so many well-intentioned people within an organization that is so disfunctional.

Herman: Good luck with the info weekend. See for yourself and remember the people at CCTG have opinions and agendas just like everyone who posts here. Just remember that the info weekend is CCTG at its best and that the reality of Humana in Africa is something entirely different as well.


 
 

Dear Amy. Thankyou for giving me some hope of starting in a team. I have decide to go for an info weekend and see for my self. This way will it be me and not other people who makes up my mind. Love Herman.


 
 

Hi Matt, I should have been more clear. I was volunteering 4 months before my training would have started and I was fundraising for my program fee. I certainly didn't have as much invested in the program as you did. If I had, I honestly couldn't say what I would have done ( although the fundraising probably would have done me in anyway). So, I also didn't start my training program. I did however see the other participants in their training period. Personally, having gone through an international development program at university, I don't think I would have had any problems with the courses besides feeling like I had done activities like them before(another reason for leaving). If I had stayed I would have used the six months as an opportunity to teach what I had learned in shcool, and gain experience in that sort of leadership role. However I did decide to leave, which obviousely means that I wasn't enjoying 100% of the program. I want to write on this site because some of the people in Etna were rather weary of the campus and I think accusations such as brainwashing and having to wash the headmasters' underwear (comment heard while there) is ridiculous and childish, and will definietly sway people from finding out more. I have not visited the other schools, but can safely say that these above did not take place in California. I totally agree with increased transparency of non-profits and do encourage people to research orgs that they are interested in fully. Amy.


 
 

Hi Amy,

Thanks for writing. First a response and then some questions. Two reasons I stayed with the program were (1) I had paid a significant chunk of money that I couldn't get back and (2) I was constantly pursing the hope that things would get better after the fund-raising period or after the building weekend or after we left the US or after we got back to the US. It keeps hope alive.

Quick questions. 1) Didn't you mind losing your program fee after you left? 2) What did you think about the training you were receiving to join the TCE program?

Matt


 
 

Hello, I am a past volunteer at Campus California, and I would like to share with you what I was doing. I arrived in California a few months before my 6 month prep-period to fundraise my program fee. I arrived excited and ready to work on the building. I had a blast! Tomas and Ruth are so nice and easy to get along with, they made moving to a new town really enjoyable. I began work on the building quite soon after I arrived and learned so much!! I was drywalling, laying down ceramic tile and putting in insulation. I hadn't done anything like that before. It was hard work, but that's what construction is! Living closely with people was also an experience and one that I cherish. Now that I am home I really miss having people around to interact with most of the time. I took my share of the responsibility for cooking and cleaning and that was perfectly fine. I learned to cook for1 2 people at once and made some amazing meals! I have never eaten so well in my life! A note on this site complained about the $3 per day, but I ate so many fruits and vegetables at every meal, you can teach me how to eat on $3 any day! I'm still trying to remember the recipes from the school to cook for my family! I left the school becuase I didn't enjoy fundraising at all, though some of the other participants really like it. You're speaking directly to people, and people on the street really respond. I would like to point out something that I noticed in some of the articles on this site. They are written by people who have gone throught he program. I think it's strange that these people complained about the program from the begining, yet still completed it. Obviousley, if you are working in a position that you are not happy in for a year, then your time spent will seem horrible to you and seem like a waste. That will happen with any job. Personally, I did not witness any brainwashing, nor believe it exists at the campus. When I told everyone that I was leaving, they were of course disappointed, but were very, very, kind. Nobody tried to 'brainwash' me into staying. I had some great times in California. Your free time is your own, and frequently a group of us would go on an amazing hike to a lake or waterfall and spend the afternnon outside. I hope that anyone interested in joining and has looked at this site will also go to an info weekend at one of the schools - this is not a committment to join! Whatever you do, you will get both sides of the story. If you have any questions, I will try to answer them. Thanks for this opportunity to tell people about my time in California. Amy.


 
 

Question...

Why do you call the Page Tvind alert? If it is obviously that Tvind is just an organisation of the TG. The Schools have properly not much to do with the TG. I would say that you rename the Page to www.TGALERT.org.uk and after wards do a little more for the Site... i mean.. just the look of it makes me almost Puke...

Bye then. (Anonymous)


 
 

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Reply from Frsig

In respond to the contribution bellow this:

First of all: The questions raised by me, has been raised by several others including many former members of TG.

Second: Ofcouse the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization. (I use the term "tvind" to cover all TG's activities, and because it was in this city that the organisation started out.)

And for the record: I'am happy that you try to go into and open dialog, but do not not find your argumentation creditable. Explanation follows:

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) It is not impossible to answer this question. What is interesting in your attempt to answer the question is that you indirectly admit, that the world of TG can be quiete confussing, since everybody find it hard to keep track of what is going on: The travelling highschool is just one of many "tvind" coporations, with the poupose to recrutte vollenters to humana projects, like forexampel the TCE-projet. And the humana-projects that the volenters join after they have left the travelling highschools, is the projects that should be evalueated, but tvind will not allow it, and the "books" are not accesable for outsideres - like they are in 99 pct of non-profit organisations.

WHY IS THAT?

b) It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others., and it is important secure such foundations are not misused, since it can harm the work of other well aid organisations. If money from this foundations are used to start up what you call " PRIVATE INITIATIVES" you are undermining the work of other aid-organisations, and a serious crime to humanity has been comitted.

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

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REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

 

Hello Herman.

You are welcome to the info weekend at CCTG. Bring a lot of questions!!!

Greetings

CCTG


 
 

I am from CCTG and do certainly not agree that we are "disfuncional". All here are very well intended. That is true.


 
 

Amy, Glad you wrote. I agree that Tvind/TG is not "brain-washing" people although pressure to conform can be enormous. I've always thought the saddest thing about Tvind/TG is that you have so many well-intentioned people within an organization that is so disfunctional.

Herman: Good luck with the info weekend. See for yourself and remember the people at CCTG have opinions and agendas just like everyone who posts here. Just remember that the info weekend is CCTG at its best and that the reality of Humana in Africa is something entirely different as well.


 
 

Dear Amy. Thankyou for giving me some hope of starting in a team. I have decide to go for an info weekend and see for my self. This way will it be me and not other people who makes up my mind. Love Herman.


 
 

Hi Matt, I should have been more clear. I was volunteering 4 months before my training would have started and I was fundraising for my program fee. I certainly didn't have as much invested in the program as you did. If I had, I honestly couldn't say what I would have done ( although the fundraising probably would have done me in anyway). So, I also didn't start my training program. I did however see the other participants in their training period. Personally, having gone through an international development program at university, I don't think I would have had any problems with the courses besides feeling like I had done activities like them before(another reason for leaving). If I had stayed I would have used the six months as an opportunity to teach what I had learned in shcool, and gain experience in that sort of leadership role. However I did decide to leave, which obviousely means that I wasn't enjoying 100% of the program. I want to write on this site because some of the people in Etna were rather weary of the campus and I think accusations such as brainwashing and having to wash the headmasters' underwear (comment heard while there) is ridiculous and childish, and will definietly sway people from finding out more. I have not visited the other schools, but can safely say that these above did not take place in California. I totally agree with increased transparency of non-profits and do encourage people to research orgs that they are interested in fully. Amy.


 
 

Hi Amy,

Thanks for writing. First a response and then some questions. Two reasons I stayed with the program were (1) I had paid a significant chunk of money that I couldn't get back and (2) I was constantly pursing the hope that things would get better after the fund-raising period or after the building weekend or after we left the US or after we got back to the US. It keeps hope alive.

Quick questions. 1) Didn't you mind losing your program fee after you left? 2) What did you think about the training you were receiving to join the TCE program?

Matt


 
 

Hello, I am a past volunteer at Campus California, and I would like to share with you what I was doing. I arrived in California a few months before my 6 month prep-period to fundraise my program fee. I arrived excited and ready to work on the building. I had a blast! Tomas and Ruth are so nice and easy to get along with, they made moving to a new town really enjoyable. I began work on the building quite soon after I arrived and learned so much!! I was drywalling, laying down ceramic tile and putting in insulation. I hadn't done anything like that before. It was hard work, but that's what construction is! Living closely with people was also an experience and one that I cherish. Now that I am home I really miss having people around to interact with most of the time. I took my share of the responsibility for cooking and cleaning and that was perfectly fine. I learned to cook for1 2 people at once and made some amazing meals! I have never eaten so well in my life! A note on this site complained about the $3 per day, but I ate so many fruits and vegetables at every meal, you can teach me how to eat on $3 any day! I'm still trying to remember the recipes from the school to cook for my family! I left the school becuase I didn't enjoy fundraising at all, though some of the other participants really like it. You're speaking directly to people, and people on the street really respond. I would like to point out something that I noticed in some of the articles on this site. They are written by people who have gone throught he program. I think it's strange that these people complained about the program from the begining, yet still completed it. Obviousley, if you are working in a position that you are not happy in for a year, then your time spent will seem horrible to you and seem like a waste. That will happen with any job. Personally, I did not witness any brainwashing, nor believe it exists at the campus. When I told everyone that I was leaving, they were of course disappointed, but were very, very, kind. Nobody tried to 'brainwash' me into staying. I had some great times in California. Your free time is your own, and frequently a group of us would go on an amazing hike to a lake or waterfall and spend the afternnon outside. I hope that anyone interested in joining and has looked at this site will also go to an info weekend at one of the schools - this is not a committment to join! Whatever you do, you will get both sides of the story. If you have any questions, I will try to answer them. Thanks for this opportunity to tell people about my time in California. Amy.


 
 

Question...

Why do you call the Page Tvind alert? If it is obviously that Tvind is just an organisation of the TG. The Schools have properly not much to do with the TG. I would say that you rename the Page to www.TGALERT.org.uk and after wards do a little more for the Site... i mean.. just the look of it makes me almost Puke...

Bye then. (Anonymous)


 
 

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Reply from Frsig

In respond to the contribution bellow this:

First of all: The questions raised by me, has been raised by several others including many former members of TG.

Second: Ofcouse the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization. (I use the term "tvind" to cover all TG's activities, and because it was in this city that the organisation started out.)

And for the record: I'am happy that you try to go into and open dialog, but do not not find your argumentation creditable. Explanation follows:

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) It is not impossible to answer this question. What is interesting in your attempt to answer the question is that you indirectly admit, that the world of TG can be quiete confussing, since everybody find it hard to keep track of what is going on: The travelling highschool is just one of many "tvind" coporations, with the poupose to recrutte vollenters to humana projects, like forexampel the TCE-projet. And the humana-projects that the volenters join after they have left the travelling highschools, is the projects that should be evalueated, but tvind will not allow it, and the "books" are not accesable for outsideres - like they are in 99 pct of non-profit organisations.

WHY IS THAT?

b) It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others., and it is important secure such foundations are not misused, since it can harm the work of other well aid organisations. If money from this foundations are used to start up what you call " PRIVATE INITIATIVES" you are undermining the work of other aid-organisations, and a serious crime to humanity has been comitted.

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

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REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

You are welcome to the info weekend at CCTG. Bring a lot of questions!!!

Greetings

CCTG


 
 

I am from CCTG and do certainly not agree that we are "disfuncional". All here are very well intended. That is true.


 
 

Amy, Glad you wrote. I agree that Tvind/TG is not "brain-washing" people although pressure to conform can be enormous. I've always thought the saddest thing about Tvind/TG is that you have so many well-intentioned people within an organization that is so disfunctional.

Herman: Good luck with the info weekend. See for yourself and remember the people at CCTG have opinions and agendas just like everyone who posts here. Just remember that the info weekend is CCTG at its best and that the reality of Humana in Africa is something entirely different as well.


 
 

Dear Amy. Thankyou for giving me some hope of starting in a team. I have decide to go for an info weekend and see for my self. This way will it be me and not other people who makes up my mind. Love Herman.


 
 

Hi Matt, I should have been more clear. I was volunteering 4 months before my training would have started and I was fundraising for my program fee. I certainly didn't have as much invested in the program as you did. If I had, I honestly couldn't say what I would have done ( although the fundraising probably would have done me in anyway). So, I also didn't start my training program. I did however see the other participants in their training period. Personally, having gone through an international development program at university, I don't think I would have had any problems with the courses besides feeling like I had done activities like them before(another reason for leaving). If I had stayed I would have used the six months as an opportunity to teach what I had learned in shcool, and gain experience in that sort of leadership role. However I did decide to leave, which obviousely means that I wasn't enjoying 100% of the program. I want to write on this site because some of the people in Etna were rather weary of the campus and I think accusations such as brainwashing and having to wash the headmasters' underwear (comment heard while there) is ridiculous and childish, and will definietly sway people from finding out more. I have not visited the other schools, but can safely say that these above did not take place in California. I totally agree with increased transparency of non-profits and do encourage people to research orgs that they are interested in fully. Amy.


 
 

Hi Amy,

Thanks for writing. First a response and then some questions. Two reasons I stayed with the program were (1) I had paid a significant chunk of money that I couldn't get back and (2) I was constantly pursing the hope that things would get better after the fund-raising period or after the building weekend or after we left the US or after we got back to the US. It keeps hope alive.

Quick questions. 1) Didn't you mind losing your program fee after you left? 2) What did you think about the training you were receiving to join the TCE program?

Matt


 
 

Hello, I am a past volunteer at Campus California, and I would like to share with you what I was doing. I arrived in California a few months before my 6 month prep-period to fundraise my program fee. I arrived excited and ready to work on the building. I had a blast! Tomas and Ruth are so nice and easy to get along with, they made moving to a new town really enjoyable. I began work on the building quite soon after I arrived and learned so much!! I was drywalling, laying down ceramic tile and putting in insulation. I hadn't done anything like that before. It was hard work, but that's what construction is! Living closely with people was also an experience and one that I cherish. Now that I am home I really miss having people around to interact with most of the time. I took my share of the responsibility for cooking and cleaning and that was perfectly fine. I learned to cook for1 2 people at once and made some amazing meals! I have never eaten so well in my life! A note on this site complained about the $3 per day, but I ate so many fruits and vegetables at every meal, you can teach me how to eat on $3 any day! I'm still trying to remember the recipes from the school to cook for my family! I left the school becuase I didn't enjoy fundraising at all, though some of the other participants really like it. You're speaking directly to people, and people on the street really respond. I would like to point out something that I noticed in some of the articles on this site. They are written by people who have gone throught he program. I think it's strange that these people complained about the program from the begining, yet still completed it. Obviousley, if you are working in a position that you are not happy in for a year, then your time spent will seem horrible to you and seem like a waste. That will happen with any job. Personally, I did not witness any brainwashing, nor believe it exists at the campus. When I told everyone that I was leaving, they were of course disappointed, but were very, very, kind. Nobody tried to 'brainwash' me into staying. I had some great times in California. Your free time is your own, and frequently a group of us would go on an amazing hike to a lake or waterfall and spend the afternnon outside. I hope that anyone interested in joining and has looked at this site will also go to an info weekend at one of the schools - this is not a committment to join! Whatever you do, you will get both sides of the story. If you have any questions, I will try to answer them. Thanks for this opportunity to tell people about my time in California. Amy.


 
 

Question...

Why do you call the Page Tvind alert? If it is obviously that Tvind is just an organisation of the TG. The Schools have properly not much to do with the TG. I would say that you rename the Page to www.TGALERT.org.uk and after wards do a little more for the Site... i mean.. just the look of it makes me almost Puke...

Bye then. (Anonymous)


 
 

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Reply from Frsig

In respond to the contribution bellow this:

First of all: The questions raised by me, has been raised by several others including many former members of TG.

Second: Ofcouse the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization. (I use the term "tvind" to cover all TG's activities, and because it was in this city that the organisation started out.)

And for the record: I'am happy that you try to go into and open dialog, but do not not find your argumentation creditable. Explanation follows:

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) It is not impossible to answer this question. What is interesting in your attempt to answer the question is that you indirectly admit, that the world of TG can be quiete confussing, since everybody find it hard to keep track of what is going on: The travelling highschool is just one of many "tvind" coporations, with the poupose to recrutte vollenters to humana projects, like forexampel the TCE-projet. And the humana-projects that the volenters join after they have left the travelling highschools, is the projects that should be evalueated, but tvind will not allow it, and the "books" are not accesable for outsideres - like they are in 99 pct of non-profit organisations.

WHY IS THAT?

b) It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others., and it is important secure such foundations are not misused, since it can harm the work of other well aid organisations. If money from this foundations are used to start up what you call " PRIVATE INITIATIVES" you are undermining the work of other aid-organisations, and a serious crime to humanity has been comitted.

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

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REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

Greetings

CCTG


 
 

I am from CCTG and do certainly not agree that we are "disfuncional". All here are very well intended. That is true.


 
 

Amy, Glad you wrote. I agree that Tvind/TG is not "brain-washing" people although pressure to conform can be enormous. I've always thought the saddest thing about Tvind/TG is that you have so many well-intentioned people within an organization that is so disfunctional.

Herman: Good luck with the info weekend. See for yourself and remember the people at CCTG have opinions and agendas just like everyone who posts here. Just remember that the info weekend is CCTG at its best and that the reality of Humana in Africa is something entirely different as well.


 
 

Dear Amy. Thankyou for giving me some hope of starting in a team. I have decide to go for an info weekend and see for my self. This way will it be me and not other people who makes up my mind. Love Herman.


 
 

Hi Matt, I should have been more clear. I was volunteering 4 months before my training would have started and I was fundraising for my program fee. I certainly didn't have as much invested in the program as you did. If I had, I honestly couldn't say what I would have done ( although the fundraising probably would have done me in anyway). So, I also didn't start my training program. I did however see the other participants in their training period. Personally, having gone through an international development program at university, I don't think I would have had any problems with the courses besides feeling like I had done activities like them before(another reason for leaving). If I had stayed I would have used the six months as an opportunity to teach what I had learned in shcool, and gain experience in that sort of leadership role. However I did decide to leave, which obviousely means that I wasn't enjoying 100% of the program. I want to write on this site because some of the people in Etna were rather weary of the campus and I think accusations such as brainwashing and having to wash the headmasters' underwear (comment heard while there) is ridiculous and childish, and will definietly sway people from finding out more. I have not visited the other schools, but can safely say that these above did not take place in California. I totally agree with increased transparency of non-profits and do encourage people to research orgs that they are interested in fully. Amy.


 
 

Hi Amy,

Thanks for writing. First a response and then some questions. Two reasons I stayed with the program were (1) I had paid a significant chunk of money that I couldn't get back and (2) I was constantly pursing the hope that things would get better after the fund-raising period or after the building weekend or after we left the US or after we got back to the US. It keeps hope alive.

Quick questions. 1) Didn't you mind losing your program fee after you left? 2) What did you think about the training you were receiving to join the TCE program?

Matt


 
 

Hello, I am a past volunteer at Campus California, and I would like to share with you what I was doing. I arrived in California a few months before my 6 month prep-period to fundraise my program fee. I arrived excited and ready to work on the building. I had a blast! Tomas and Ruth are so nice and easy to get along with, they made moving to a new town really enjoyable. I began work on the building quite soon after I arrived and learned so much!! I was drywalling, laying down ceramic tile and putting in insulation. I hadn't done anything like that before. It was hard work, but that's what construction is! Living closely with people was also an experience and one that I cherish. Now that I am home I really miss having people around to interact with most of the time. I took my share of the responsibility for cooking and cleaning and that was perfectly fine. I learned to cook for1 2 people at once and made some amazing meals! I have never eaten so well in my life! A note on this site complained about the $3 per day, but I ate so many fruits and vegetables at every meal, you can teach me how to eat on $3 any day! I'm still trying to remember the recipes from the school to cook for my family! I left the school becuase I didn't enjoy fundraising at all, though some of the other participants really like it. You're speaking directly to people, and people on the street really respond. I would like to point out something that I noticed in some of the articles on this site. They are written by people who have gone throught he program. I think it's strange that these people complained about the program from the begining, yet still completed it. Obviousley, if you are working in a position that you are not happy in for a year, then your time spent will seem horrible to you and seem like a waste. That will happen with any job. Personally, I did not witness any brainwashing, nor believe it exists at the campus. When I told everyone that I was leaving, they were of course disappointed, but were very, very, kind. Nobody tried to 'brainwash' me into staying. I had some great times in California. Your free time is your own, and frequently a group of us would go on an amazing hike to a lake or waterfall and spend the afternnon outside. I hope that anyone interested in joining and has looked at this site will also go to an info weekend at one of the schools - this is not a committment to join! Whatever you do, you will get both sides of the story. If you have any questions, I will try to answer them. Thanks for this opportunity to tell people about my time in California. Amy.


 
 

Question...

Why do you call the Page Tvind alert? If it is obviously that Tvind is just an organisation of the TG. The Schools have properly not much to do with the TG. I would say that you rename the Page to www.TGALERT.org.uk and after wards do a little more for the Site... i mean.. just the look of it makes me almost Puke...

Bye then. (Anonymous)


 
 

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Reply from Frsig

In respond to the contribution bellow this:

First of all: The questions raised by me, has been raised by several others including many former members of TG.

Second: Ofcouse the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization. (I use the term "tvind" to cover all TG's activities, and because it was in this city that the organisation started out.)

And for the record: I'am happy that you try to go into and open dialog, but do not not find your argumentation creditable. Explanation follows:

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) It is not impossible to answer this question. What is interesting in your attempt to answer the question is that you indirectly admit, that the world of TG can be quiete confussing, since everybody find it hard to keep track of what is going on: The travelling highschool is just one of many "tvind" coporations, with the poupose to recrutte vollenters to humana projects, like forexampel the TCE-projet. And the humana-projects that the volenters join after they have left the travelling highschools, is the projects that should be evalueated, but tvind will not allow it, and the "books" are not accesable for outsideres - like they are in 99 pct of non-profit organisations.

WHY IS THAT?

b) It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others., and it is important secure such foundations are not misused, since it can harm the work of other well aid organisations. If money from this foundations are used to start up what you call " PRIVATE INITIATIVES" you are undermining the work of other aid-organisations, and a serious crime to humanity has been comitted.

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

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REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

CCTG

I am from CCTG and do certainly not agree that we are "disfuncional". All here are very well intended. That is true.

Amy, Glad you wrote. I agree that Tvind/TG is not "brain-washing" people although pressure to conform can be enormous. I've always thought the saddest thing about Tvind/TG is that you have so many well-intentioned people within an organization that is so disfunctional.

Herman: Good luck with the info weekend. See for yourself and remember the people at CCTG have opinions and agendas just like everyone who posts here. Just remember that the info weekend is CCTG at its best and that the reality of Humana in Africa is something entirely different as well.


 
 

Dear Amy. Thankyou for giving me some hope of starting in a team. I have decide to go for an info weekend and see for my self. This way will it be me and not other people who makes up my mind. Love Herman.


 
 

Hi Matt, I should have been more clear. I was volunteering 4 months before my training would have started and I was fundraising for my program fee. I certainly didn't have as much invested in the program as you did. If I had, I honestly couldn't say what I would have done ( although the fundraising probably would have done me in anyway). So, I also didn't start my training program. I did however see the other participants in their training period. Personally, having gone through an international development program at university, I don't think I would have had any problems with the courses besides feeling like I had done activities like them before(another reason for leaving). If I had stayed I would have used the six months as an opportunity to teach what I had learned in shcool, and gain experience in that sort of leadership role. However I did decide to leave, which obviousely means that I wasn't enjoying 100% of the program. I want to write on this site because some of the people in Etna were rather weary of the campus and I think accusations such as brainwashing and having to wash the headmasters' underwear (comment heard while there) is ridiculous and childish, and will definietly sway people from finding out more. I have not visited the other schools, but can safely say that these above did not take place in California. I totally agree with increased transparency of non-profits and do encourage people to research orgs that they are interested in fully. Amy.


 
 

Hi Amy,

Thanks for writing. First a response and then some questions. Two reasons I stayed with the program were (1) I had paid a significant chunk of money that I couldn't get back and (2) I was constantly pursing the hope that things would get better after the fund-raising period or after the building weekend or after we left the US or after we got back to the US. It keeps hope alive.

Quick questions. 1) Didn't you mind losing your program fee after you left? 2) What did you think about the training you were receiving to join the TCE program?

Matt


 
 

Hello, I am a past volunteer at Campus California, and I would like to share with you what I was doing. I arrived in California a few months before my 6 month prep-period to fundraise my program fee. I arrived excited and ready to work on the building. I had a blast! Tomas and Ruth are so nice and easy to get along with, they made moving to a new town really enjoyable. I began work on the building quite soon after I arrived and learned so much!! I was drywalling, laying down ceramic tile and putting in insulation. I hadn't done anything like that before. It was hard work, but that's what construction is! Living closely with people was also an experience and one that I cherish. Now that I am home I really miss having people around to interact with most of the time. I took my share of the responsibility for cooking and cleaning and that was perfectly fine. I learned to cook for1 2 people at once and made some amazing meals! I have never eaten so well in my life! A note on this site complained about the $3 per day, but I ate so many fruits and vegetables at every meal, you can teach me how to eat on $3 any day! I'm still trying to remember the recipes from the school to cook for my family! I left the school becuase I didn't enjoy fundraising at all, though some of the other participants really like it. You're speaking directly to people, and people on the street really respond. I would like to point out something that I noticed in some of the articles on this site. They are written by people who have gone throught he program. I think it's strange that these people complained about the program from the begining, yet still completed it. Obviousley, if you are working in a position that you are not happy in for a year, then your time spent will seem horrible to you and seem like a waste. That will happen with any job. Personally, I did not witness any brainwashing, nor believe it exists at the campus. When I told everyone that I was leaving, they were of course disappointed, but were very, very, kind. Nobody tried to 'brainwash' me into staying. I had some great times in California. Your free time is your own, and frequently a group of us would go on an amazing hike to a lake or waterfall and spend the afternnon outside. I hope that anyone interested in joining and has looked at this site will also go to an info weekend at one of the schools - this is not a committment to join! Whatever you do, you will get both sides of the story. If you have any questions, I will try to answer them. Thanks for this opportunity to tell people about my time in California. Amy.


 
 

Question...

Why do you call the Page Tvind alert? If it is obviously that Tvind is just an organisation of the TG. The Schools have properly not much to do with the TG. I would say that you rename the Page to www.TGALERT.org.uk and after wards do a little more for the Site... i mean.. just the look of it makes me almost Puke...

Bye then. (Anonymous)


 
 

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Reply from Frsig

In respond to the contribution bellow this:

First of all: The questions raised by me, has been raised by several others including many former members of TG.

Second: Ofcouse the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization. (I use the term "tvind" to cover all TG's activities, and because it was in this city that the organisation started out.)

And for the record: I'am happy that you try to go into and open dialog, but do not not find your argumentation creditable. Explanation follows:

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) It is not impossible to answer this question. What is interesting in your attempt to answer the question is that you indirectly admit, that the world of TG can be quiete confussing, since everybody find it hard to keep track of what is going on: The travelling highschool is just one of many "tvind" coporations, with the poupose to recrutte vollenters to humana projects, like forexampel the TCE-projet. And the humana-projects that the volenters join after they have left the travelling highschools, is the projects that should be evalueated, but tvind will not allow it, and the "books" are not accesable for outsideres - like they are in 99 pct of non-profit organisations.

WHY IS THAT?

b) It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others., and it is important secure such foundations are not misused, since it can harm the work of other well aid organisations. If money from this foundations are used to start up what you call " PRIVATE INITIATIVES" you are undermining the work of other aid-organisations, and a serious crime to humanity has been comitted.

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

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REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

Herman: Good luck with the info weekend. See for yourself and remember the people at CCTG have opinions and agendas just like everyone who posts here. Just remember that the info weekend is CCTG at its best and that the reality of Humana in Africa is something entirely different as well.

Dear Amy. Thankyou for giving me some hope of starting in a team. I have decide to go for an info weekend and see for my self. This way will it be me and not other people who makes up my mind. Love Herman.

Hi Matt, I should have been more clear. I was volunteering 4 months before my training would have started and I was fundraising for my program fee. I certainly didn't have as much invested in the program as you did. If I had, I honestly couldn't say what I would have done ( although the fundraising probably would have done me in anyway). So, I also didn't start my training program. I did however see the other participants in their training period. Personally, having gone through an international development program at university, I don't think I would have had any problems with the courses besides feeling like I had done activities like them before(another reason for leaving). If I had stayed I would have used the six months as an opportunity to teach what I had learned in shcool, and gain experience in that sort of leadership role. However I did decide to leave, which obviousely means that I wasn't enjoying 100% of the program. I want to write on this site because some of the people in Etna were rather weary of the campus and I think accusations such as brainwashing and having to wash the headmasters' underwear (comment heard while there) is ridiculous and childish, and will definietly sway people from finding out more. I have not visited the other schools, but can safely say that these above did not take place in California. I totally agree with increased transparency of non-profits and do encourage people to research orgs that they are interested in fully. Amy.

Hi Amy,

Thanks for writing. First a response and then some questions. Two reasons I stayed with the program were (1) I had paid a significant chunk of money that I couldn't get back and (2) I was constantly pursing the hope that things would get better after the fund-raising period or after the building weekend or after we left the US or after we got back to the US. It keeps hope alive.

Quick questions. 1) Didn't you mind losing your program fee after you left? 2) What did you think about the training you were receiving to join the TCE program?

Matt


 
 

Hello, I am a past volunteer at Campus California, and I would like to share with you what I was doing. I arrived in California a few months before my 6 month prep-period to fundraise my program fee. I arrived excited and ready to work on the building. I had a blast! Tomas and Ruth are so nice and easy to get along with, they made moving to a new town really enjoyable. I began work on the building quite soon after I arrived and learned so much!! I was drywalling, laying down ceramic tile and putting in insulation. I hadn't done anything like that before. It was hard work, but that's what construction is! Living closely with people was also an experience and one that I cherish. Now that I am home I really miss having people around to interact with most of the time. I took my share of the responsibility for cooking and cleaning and that was perfectly fine. I learned to cook for1 2 people at once and made some amazing meals! I have never eaten so well in my life! A note on this site complained about the $3 per day, but I ate so many fruits and vegetables at every meal, you can teach me how to eat on $3 any day! I'm still trying to remember the recipes from the school to cook for my family! I left the school becuase I didn't enjoy fundraising at all, though some of the other participants really like it. You're speaking directly to people, and people on the street really respond. I would like to point out something that I noticed in some of the articles on this site. They are written by people who have gone throught he program. I think it's strange that these people complained about the program from the begining, yet still completed it. Obviousley, if you are working in a position that you are not happy in for a year, then your time spent will seem horrible to you and seem like a waste. That will happen with any job. Personally, I did not witness any brainwashing, nor believe it exists at the campus. When I told everyone that I was leaving, they were of course disappointed, but were very, very, kind. Nobody tried to 'brainwash' me into staying. I had some great times in California. Your free time is your own, and frequently a group of us would go on an amazing hike to a lake or waterfall and spend the afternnon outside. I hope that anyone interested in joining and has looked at this site will also go to an info weekend at one of the schools - this is not a committment to join! Whatever you do, you will get both sides of the story. If you have any questions, I will try to answer them. Thanks for this opportunity to tell people about my time in California. Amy.


 
 

Question...

Why do you call the Page Tvind alert? If it is obviously that Tvind is just an organisation of the TG. The Schools have properly not much to do with the TG. I would say that you rename the Page to www.TGALERT.org.uk and after wards do a little more for the Site... i mean.. just the look of it makes me almost Puke...

Bye then. (Anonymous)


 
 

fdfgfdt


 
 

Reply from Frsig

In respond to the contribution bellow this:

First of all: The questions raised by me, has been raised by several others including many former members of TG.

Second: Ofcouse the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization. (I use the term "tvind" to cover all TG's activities, and because it was in this city that the organisation started out.)

And for the record: I'am happy that you try to go into and open dialog, but do not not find your argumentation creditable. Explanation follows:

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) It is not impossible to answer this question. What is interesting in your attempt to answer the question is that you indirectly admit, that the world of TG can be quiete confussing, since everybody find it hard to keep track of what is going on: The travelling highschool is just one of many "tvind" coporations, with the poupose to recrutte vollenters to humana projects, like forexampel the TCE-projet. And the humana-projects that the volenters join after they have left the travelling highschools, is the projects that should be evalueated, but tvind will not allow it, and the "books" are not accesable for outsideres - like they are in 99 pct of non-profit organisations.

WHY IS THAT?

b) It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others., and it is important secure such foundations are not misused, since it can harm the work of other well aid organisations. If money from this foundations are used to start up what you call " PRIVATE INITIATIVES" you are undermining the work of other aid-organisations, and a serious crime to humanity has been comitted.

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

lkjhkljhlkjh


 
 

REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

Thanks for writing. First a response and then some questions. Two reasons I stayed with the program were (1) I had paid a significant chunk of money that I couldn't get back and (2) I was constantly pursing the hope that things would get better after the fund-raising period or after the building weekend or after we left the US or after we got back to the US. It keeps hope alive.

Quick questions. 1) Didn't you mind losing your program fee after you left? 2) What did you think about the training you were receiving to join the TCE program?

Matt


 
 

Hello, I am a past volunteer at Campus California, and I would like to share with you what I was doing. I arrived in California a few months before my 6 month prep-period to fundraise my program fee. I arrived excited and ready to work on the building. I had a blast! Tomas and Ruth are so nice and easy to get along with, they made moving to a new town really enjoyable. I began work on the building quite soon after I arrived and learned so much!! I was drywalling, laying down ceramic tile and putting in insulation. I hadn't done anything like that before. It was hard work, but that's what construction is! Living closely with people was also an experience and one that I cherish. Now that I am home I really miss having people around to interact with most of the time. I took my share of the responsibility for cooking and cleaning and that was perfectly fine. I learned to cook for1 2 people at once and made some amazing meals! I have never eaten so well in my life! A note on this site complained about the $3 per day, but I ate so many fruits and vegetables at every meal, you can teach me how to eat on $3 any day! I'm still trying to remember the recipes from the school to cook for my family! I left the school becuase I didn't enjoy fundraising at all, though some of the other participants really like it. You're speaking directly to people, and people on the street really respond. I would like to point out something that I noticed in some of the articles on this site. They are written by people who have gone throught he program. I think it's strange that these people complained about the program from the begining, yet still completed it. Obviousley, if you are working in a position that you are not happy in for a year, then your time spent will seem horrible to you and seem like a waste. That will happen with any job. Personally, I did not witness any brainwashing, nor believe it exists at the campus. When I told everyone that I was leaving, they were of course disappointed, but were very, very, kind. Nobody tried to 'brainwash' me into staying. I had some great times in California. Your free time is your own, and frequently a group of us would go on an amazing hike to a lake or waterfall and spend the afternnon outside. I hope that anyone interested in joining and has looked at this site will also go to an info weekend at one of the schools - this is not a committment to join! Whatever you do, you will get both sides of the story. If you have any questions, I will try to answer them. Thanks for this opportunity to tell people about my time in California. Amy.


 
 

Question...

Why do you call the Page Tvind alert? If it is obviously that Tvind is just an organisation of the TG. The Schools have properly not much to do with the TG. I would say that you rename the Page to www.TGALERT.org.uk and after wards do a little more for the Site... i mean.. just the look of it makes me almost Puke...

Bye then. (Anonymous)


 
 

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Reply from Frsig

In respond to the contribution bellow this:

First of all: The questions raised by me, has been raised by several others including many former members of TG.

Second: Ofcouse the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization. (I use the term "tvind" to cover all TG's activities, and because it was in this city that the organisation started out.)

And for the record: I'am happy that you try to go into and open dialog, but do not not find your argumentation creditable. Explanation follows:

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) It is not impossible to answer this question. What is interesting in your attempt to answer the question is that you indirectly admit, that the world of TG can be quiete confussing, since everybody find it hard to keep track of what is going on: The travelling highschool is just one of many "tvind" coporations, with the poupose to recrutte vollenters to humana projects, like forexampel the TCE-projet. And the humana-projects that the volenters join after they have left the travelling highschools, is the projects that should be evalueated, but tvind will not allow it, and the "books" are not accesable for outsideres - like they are in 99 pct of non-profit organisations.

WHY IS THAT?

b) It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others., and it is important secure such foundations are not misused, since it can harm the work of other well aid organisations. If money from this foundations are used to start up what you call " PRIVATE INITIATIVES" you are undermining the work of other aid-organisations, and a serious crime to humanity has been comitted.

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

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REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

Quick questions. 1) Didn't you mind losing your program fee after you left? 2) What did you think about the training you were receiving to join the TCE program?

Matt


 
 

Hello, I am a past volunteer at Campus California, and I would like to share with you what I was doing. I arrived in California a few months before my 6 month prep-period to fundraise my program fee. I arrived excited and ready to work on the building. I had a blast! Tomas and Ruth are so nice and easy to get along with, they made moving to a new town really enjoyable. I began work on the building quite soon after I arrived and learned so much!! I was drywalling, laying down ceramic tile and putting in insulation. I hadn't done anything like that before. It was hard work, but that's what construction is! Living closely with people was also an experience and one that I cherish. Now that I am home I really miss having people around to interact with most of the time. I took my share of the responsibility for cooking and cleaning and that was perfectly fine. I learned to cook for1 2 people at once and made some amazing meals! I have never eaten so well in my life! A note on this site complained about the $3 per day, but I ate so many fruits and vegetables at every meal, you can teach me how to eat on $3 any day! I'm still trying to remember the recipes from the school to cook for my family! I left the school becuase I didn't enjoy fundraising at all, though some of the other participants really like it. You're speaking directly to people, and people on the street really respond. I would like to point out something that I noticed in some of the articles on this site. They are written by people who have gone throught he program. I think it's strange that these people complained about the program from the begining, yet still completed it. Obviousley, if you are working in a position that you are not happy in for a year, then your time spent will seem horrible to you and seem like a waste. That will happen with any job. Personally, I did not witness any brainwashing, nor believe it exists at the campus. When I told everyone that I was leaving, they were of course disappointed, but were very, very, kind. Nobody tried to 'brainwash' me into staying. I had some great times in California. Your free time is your own, and frequently a group of us would go on an amazing hike to a lake or waterfall and spend the afternnon outside. I hope that anyone interested in joining and has looked at this site will also go to an info weekend at one of the schools - this is not a committment to join! Whatever you do, you will get both sides of the story. If you have any questions, I will try to answer them. Thanks for this opportunity to tell people about my time in California. Amy.


 
 

Question...

Why do you call the Page Tvind alert? If it is obviously that Tvind is just an organisation of the TG. The Schools have properly not much to do with the TG. I would say that you rename the Page to www.TGALERT.org.uk and after wards do a little more for the Site... i mean.. just the look of it makes me almost Puke...

Bye then. (Anonymous)


 
 

fdfgfdt


 
 

Reply from Frsig

In respond to the contribution bellow this:

First of all: The questions raised by me, has been raised by several others including many former members of TG.

Second: Ofcouse the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization. (I use the term "tvind" to cover all TG's activities, and because it was in this city that the organisation started out.)

And for the record: I'am happy that you try to go into and open dialog, but do not not find your argumentation creditable. Explanation follows:

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) It is not impossible to answer this question. What is interesting in your attempt to answer the question is that you indirectly admit, that the world of TG can be quiete confussing, since everybody find it hard to keep track of what is going on: The travelling highschool is just one of many "tvind" coporations, with the poupose to recrutte vollenters to humana projects, like forexampel the TCE-projet. And the humana-projects that the volenters join after they have left the travelling highschools, is the projects that should be evalueated, but tvind will not allow it, and the "books" are not accesable for outsideres - like they are in 99 pct of non-profit organisations.

WHY IS THAT?

b) It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others., and it is important secure such foundations are not misused, since it can harm the work of other well aid organisations. If money from this foundations are used to start up what you call " PRIVATE INITIATIVES" you are undermining the work of other aid-organisations, and a serious crime to humanity has been comitted.

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

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REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

Matt

Hello, I am a past volunteer at Campus California, and I would like to share with you what I was doing. I arrived in California a few months before my 6 month prep-period to fundraise my program fee. I arrived excited and ready to work on the building. I had a blast! Tomas and Ruth are so nice and easy to get along with, they made moving to a new town really enjoyable. I began work on the building quite soon after I arrived and learned so much!! I was drywalling, laying down ceramic tile and putting in insulation. I hadn't done anything like that before. It was hard work, but that's what construction is! Living closely with people was also an experience and one that I cherish. Now that I am home I really miss having people around to interact with most of the time. I took my share of the responsibility for cooking and cleaning and that was perfectly fine. I learned to cook for1 2 people at once and made some amazing meals! I have never eaten so well in my life! A note on this site complained about the $3 per day, but I ate so many fruits and vegetables at every meal, you can teach me how to eat on $3 any day! I'm still trying to remember the recipes from the school to cook for my family! I left the school becuase I didn't enjoy fundraising at all, though some of the other participants really like it. You're speaking directly to people, and people on the street really respond. I would like to point out something that I noticed in some of the articles on this site. They are written by people who have gone throught he program. I think it's strange that these people complained about the program from the begining, yet still completed it. Obviousley, if you are working in a position that you are not happy in for a year, then your time spent will seem horrible to you and seem like a waste. That will happen with any job. Personally, I did not witness any brainwashing, nor believe it exists at the campus. When I told everyone that I was leaving, they were of course disappointed, but were very, very, kind. Nobody tried to 'brainwash' me into staying. I had some great times in California. Your free time is your own, and frequently a group of us would go on an amazing hike to a lake or waterfall and spend the afternnon outside. I hope that anyone interested in joining and has looked at this site will also go to an info weekend at one of the schools - this is not a committment to join! Whatever you do, you will get both sides of the story. If you have any questions, I will try to answer them. Thanks for this opportunity to tell people about my time in California. Amy.

Question...

Why do you call the Page Tvind alert? If it is obviously that Tvind is just an organisation of the TG. The Schools have properly not much to do with the TG. I would say that you rename the Page to www.TGALERT.org.uk and after wards do a little more for the Site... i mean.. just the look of it makes me almost Puke...

Bye then. (Anonymous)


 
 

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Reply from Frsig

In respond to the contribution bellow this:

First of all: The questions raised by me, has been raised by several others including many former members of TG.

Second: Ofcouse the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization. (I use the term "tvind" to cover all TG's activities, and because it was in this city that the organisation started out.)

And for the record: I'am happy that you try to go into and open dialog, but do not not find your argumentation creditable. Explanation follows:

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) It is not impossible to answer this question. What is interesting in your attempt to answer the question is that you indirectly admit, that the world of TG can be quiete confussing, since everybody find it hard to keep track of what is going on: The travelling highschool is just one of many "tvind" coporations, with the poupose to recrutte vollenters to humana projects, like forexampel the TCE-projet. And the humana-projects that the volenters join after they have left the travelling highschools, is the projects that should be evalueated, but tvind will not allow it, and the "books" are not accesable for outsideres - like they are in 99 pct of non-profit organisations.

WHY IS THAT?

b) It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others., and it is important secure such foundations are not misused, since it can harm the work of other well aid organisations. If money from this foundations are used to start up what you call " PRIVATE INITIATIVES" you are undermining the work of other aid-organisations, and a serious crime to humanity has been comitted.

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

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REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

Why do you call the Page Tvind alert? If it is obviously that Tvind is just an organisation of the TG. The Schools have properly not much to do with the TG. I would say that you rename the Page to www.TGALERT.org.uk and after wards do a little more for the Site... i mean.. just the look of it makes me almost Puke...

Bye then. (Anonymous)


 
 

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Reply from Frsig

In respond to the contribution bellow this:

First of all: The questions raised by me, has been raised by several others including many former members of TG.

Second: Ofcouse the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization. (I use the term "tvind" to cover all TG's activities, and because it was in this city that the organisation started out.)

And for the record: I'am happy that you try to go into and open dialog, but do not not find your argumentation creditable. Explanation follows:

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) It is not impossible to answer this question. What is interesting in your attempt to answer the question is that you indirectly admit, that the world of TG can be quiete confussing, since everybody find it hard to keep track of what is going on: The travelling highschool is just one of many "tvind" coporations, with the poupose to recrutte vollenters to humana projects, like forexampel the TCE-projet. And the humana-projects that the volenters join after they have left the travelling highschools, is the projects that should be evalueated, but tvind will not allow it, and the "books" are not accesable for outsideres - like they are in 99 pct of non-profit organisations.

WHY IS THAT?

b) It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others., and it is important secure such foundations are not misused, since it can harm the work of other well aid organisations. If money from this foundations are used to start up what you call " PRIVATE INITIATIVES" you are undermining the work of other aid-organisations, and a serious crime to humanity has been comitted.

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

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REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

Bye then. (Anonymous)

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Reply from Frsig

In respond to the contribution bellow this:

First of all: The questions raised by me, has been raised by several others including many former members of TG.

Second: Ofcouse the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization. (I use the term "tvind" to cover all TG's activities, and because it was in this city that the organisation started out.)

And for the record: I'am happy that you try to go into and open dialog, but do not not find your argumentation creditable. Explanation follows:

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) It is not impossible to answer this question. What is interesting in your attempt to answer the question is that you indirectly admit, that the world of TG can be quiete confussing, since everybody find it hard to keep track of what is going on: The travelling highschool is just one of many "tvind" coporations, with the poupose to recrutte vollenters to humana projects, like forexampel the TCE-projet. And the humana-projects that the volenters join after they have left the travelling highschools, is the projects that should be evalueated, but tvind will not allow it, and the "books" are not accesable for outsideres - like they are in 99 pct of non-profit organisations.

WHY IS THAT?

b) It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others., and it is important secure such foundations are not misused, since it can harm the work of other well aid organisations. If money from this foundations are used to start up what you call " PRIVATE INITIATIVES" you are undermining the work of other aid-organisations, and a serious crime to humanity has been comitted.

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

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REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

In respond to the contribution bellow this:

First of all: The questions raised by me, has been raised by several others including many former members of TG.

Second: Ofcouse the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization. (I use the term "tvind" to cover all TG's activities, and because it was in this city that the organisation started out.)

And for the record: I'am happy that you try to go into and open dialog, but do not not find your argumentation creditable. Explanation follows:

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) It is not impossible to answer this question. What is interesting in your attempt to answer the question is that you indirectly admit, that the world of TG can be quiete confussing, since everybody find it hard to keep track of what is going on: The travelling highschool is just one of many "tvind" coporations, with the poupose to recrutte vollenters to humana projects, like forexampel the TCE-projet. And the humana-projects that the volenters join after they have left the travelling highschools, is the projects that should be evalueated, but tvind will not allow it, and the "books" are not accesable for outsideres - like they are in 99 pct of non-profit organisations.

WHY IS THAT?

b) It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others., and it is important secure such foundations are not misused, since it can harm the work of other well aid organisations. If money from this foundations are used to start up what you call " PRIVATE INITIATIVES" you are undermining the work of other aid-organisations, and a serious crime to humanity has been comitted.

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

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REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

First of all: The questions raised by me, has been raised by several others including many former members of TG.

Second: Ofcouse the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization. (I use the term "tvind" to cover all TG's activities, and because it was in this city that the organisation started out.)

And for the record: I'am happy that you try to go into and open dialog, but do not not find your argumentation creditable. Explanation follows:

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) It is not impossible to answer this question. What is interesting in your attempt to answer the question is that you indirectly admit, that the world of TG can be quiete confussing, since everybody find it hard to keep track of what is going on: The travelling highschool is just one of many "tvind" coporations, with the poupose to recrutte vollenters to humana projects, like forexampel the TCE-projet. And the humana-projects that the volenters join after they have left the travelling highschools, is the projects that should be evalueated, but tvind will not allow it, and the "books" are not accesable for outsideres - like they are in 99 pct of non-profit organisations.

WHY IS THAT?

b) It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others., and it is important secure such foundations are not misused, since it can harm the work of other well aid organisations. If money from this foundations are used to start up what you call " PRIVATE INITIATIVES" you are undermining the work of other aid-organisations, and a serious crime to humanity has been comitted.

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

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REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

Second: Ofcouse the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization. (I use the term "tvind" to cover all TG's activities, and because it was in this city that the organisation started out.)

And for the record: I'am happy that you try to go into and open dialog, but do not not find your argumentation creditable. Explanation follows:

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) It is not impossible to answer this question. What is interesting in your attempt to answer the question is that you indirectly admit, that the world of TG can be quiete confussing, since everybody find it hard to keep track of what is going on: The travelling highschool is just one of many "tvind" coporations, with the poupose to recrutte vollenters to humana projects, like forexampel the TCE-projet. And the humana-projects that the volenters join after they have left the travelling highschools, is the projects that should be evalueated, but tvind will not allow it, and the "books" are not accesable for outsideres - like they are in 99 pct of non-profit organisations.

WHY IS THAT?

b) It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others., and it is important secure such foundations are not misused, since it can harm the work of other well aid organisations. If money from this foundations are used to start up what you call " PRIVATE INITIATIVES" you are undermining the work of other aid-organisations, and a serious crime to humanity has been comitted.

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

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REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

And for the record: I'am happy that you try to go into and open dialog, but do not not find your argumentation creditable. Explanation follows:

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) It is not impossible to answer this question. What is interesting in your attempt to answer the question is that you indirectly admit, that the world of TG can be quiete confussing, since everybody find it hard to keep track of what is going on: The travelling highschool is just one of many "tvind" coporations, with the poupose to recrutte vollenters to humana projects, like forexampel the TCE-projet. And the humana-projects that the volenters join after they have left the travelling highschools, is the projects that should be evalueated, but tvind will not allow it, and the "books" are not accesable for outsideres - like they are in 99 pct of non-profit organisations.

WHY IS THAT?

b) It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others., and it is important secure such foundations are not misused, since it can harm the work of other well aid organisations. If money from this foundations are used to start up what you call " PRIVATE INITIATIVES" you are undermining the work of other aid-organisations, and a serious crime to humanity has been comitted.

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

lkjhkljhlkjh


 
 

REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) It is not impossible to answer this question. What is interesting in your attempt to answer the question is that you indirectly admit, that the world of TG can be quiete confussing, since everybody find it hard to keep track of what is going on: The travelling highschool is just one of many "tvind" coporations, with the poupose to recrutte vollenters to humana projects, like forexampel the TCE-projet. And the humana-projects that the volenters join after they have left the travelling highschools, is the projects that should be evalueated, but tvind will not allow it, and the "books" are not accesable for outsideres - like they are in 99 pct of non-profit organisations.

WHY IS THAT?

b) It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others., and it is important secure such foundations are not misused, since it can harm the work of other well aid organisations. If money from this foundations are used to start up what you call " PRIVATE INITIATIVES" you are undermining the work of other aid-organisations, and a serious crime to humanity has been comitted.

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

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REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

a) It is not impossible to answer this question. What is interesting in your attempt to answer the question is that you indirectly admit, that the world of TG can be quiete confussing, since everybody find it hard to keep track of what is going on: The travelling highschool is just one of many "tvind" coporations, with the poupose to recrutte vollenters to humana projects, like forexampel the TCE-projet. And the humana-projects that the volenters join after they have left the travelling highschools, is the projects that should be evalueated, but tvind will not allow it, and the "books" are not accesable for outsideres - like they are in 99 pct of non-profit organisations.

WHY IS THAT?

b) It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others., and it is important secure such foundations are not misused, since it can harm the work of other well aid organisations. If money from this foundations are used to start up what you call " PRIVATE INITIATIVES" you are undermining the work of other aid-organisations, and a serious crime to humanity has been comitted.

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

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REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

WHY IS THAT?

b) It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others., and it is important secure such foundations are not misused, since it can harm the work of other well aid organisations. If money from this foundations are used to start up what you call " PRIVATE INITIATIVES" you are undermining the work of other aid-organisations, and a serious crime to humanity has been comitted.

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

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REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

b) It is interesting that you admit that tvind is not a non-profit organisation: You write " THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS.". You are wrong. When the money is given to a private foundation it is the buisness of others., and it is important secure such foundations are not misused, since it can harm the work of other well aid organisations. If money from this foundations are used to start up what you call " PRIVATE INITIATIVES" you are undermining the work of other aid-organisations, and a serious crime to humanity has been comitted.

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

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REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

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REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

I will just ask why Jrgen stole documents at a meeting with the danish authorities if tvind has nothing to hide?

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

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REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

For the record: I'am not saying the everybody in TG is corrupt ore a criminal, but that the lack of transperancy is a problem. More transperacy would proberly streengthen TG's image, and would proberly make many more people join the fight agianst povertry etc. In this perspective TG is working agianst the ones who needs help, and that is a crime agianst humanity.

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

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REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

Regarding your attempt to answer the following question: "Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?"

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

lkjhkljhlkjh


 
 

REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

Not allowing outsideres to evaluate tvind projects, is keeping back what could be important research results, that could save lifes. A more transperant organisation would proberly atract more people, and people that could really help refine tvinds methods, and help saving more lifes.

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

lkjhkljhlkjh


 
 

REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

 

And for the record: Could you please explain to me why the investigations of the activities at the travelling hihgschools, schould remove any suspicion aginst humana related projects?

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

lkjhkljhlkjh


 
 

REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

Enough for now

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

lkjhkljhlkjh


 
 

REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

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REPLY TO FORSIG.

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

Since this guestbook has been closed down for a while this answer ha sonly been posted now. It is to Frosigs questions further down

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

Now I know why you have not even written this questions down here in the guestbook. They are not questions but statements. I have tried to comment on each of your question/statement but am not sure if you will be happy with it. At least a try.

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

a) IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION AND I CAN SEE HOW SOME WOULD "GIVE UP" TRYING TO ANSWER YOU. I WILL GIVE IT A TRY BUT DONT NOW IF YOU WILL BE SATIFISFIED.

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

FIRST OFF ALL. YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING IN THE QUESTION THAT IS NOT TRUE. THAT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ANSWER. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ANSWER WHY IF YOU DO NOT DO WHAT YOU ARE STATING.

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

EACH TRAVELING SCHOOL (TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTORS) ARE GETTING THEIR BOOKS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. STOP WRITING YOUR FALSE ACCUSATIONS

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

SECONDLY... TVIND IS NOT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TVIND IS THE NAME THAT THE MEDIA(OR WHO EVER) HAVE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES/PROJECTS/SCHOOLS/BUSINESS ETC WHERE THERE IS SOMEONE FROM THE TEACHERS GROUP (TG). THE TG IS PEOPLE THAT AMONG OTHERS THINGS HAVE CHOSEN TO SHARE THEIR MONEY. JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD ONE TG CAN GET AN EMPLOYMENT. MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD RECIEVE A SALARY. ALSO MANY IN THE TG. THE SALARY IS EACH PERSONS PRIVATE INCOME AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR IS NON OF YOUR BUSINESS. THOU SOME OF THAT MONEY HAS BEEN USED TO START UP AND SUPPORT DIFFERENT PROJECTS. HUMANITARIAN AS WELL AS OTHER PRIVATE INITIATIVES. AGAIN VISIT WWW.FONDEN.ORG.

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

We encourage you to research each topic for yourself: check out all the links, especially the ones that seem contrary to your views; question the motivation of the writer and publisher; and form your own opinion about the information that is being presented. We suggest that you treat all other news/information outlets in the same way - the media have strong biases which directly affect the way in which news and information is presented to you - and very often that leads to disinformation.


 
 

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

YOU ARE DOING THE SAME THING I THIS QUESTION. YOU ARE ACCUSING SOME ONE FOR NOT DOING SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO.

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

We encourage you to research each topic for yourself: check out all the links, especially the ones that seem contrary to your views; question the motivation of the writer and publisher; and form your own opinion about the information that is being presented. We suggest that you treat all other news/information outlets in the same way - the media have strong biases which directly affect the way in which news and information is presented to you - and very often that leads to disinformation.


 
 

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

A COMPARISON. YOUR NAME IS FROSIG? HOW MANY ARE YOU IN YOUR FAMILY INCLUDING RELATIVES? 5-10-15? LETS SAY THAT I AM A PERSON THAT HAVE MET 1 OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS. I DIDNT LIKE HIM/HER. I THINK HE WAS SMELLY AND UNPOLITE AND VERY DIS- HONEST. I HEAR RUMOURS THAT THE PARTICULAR FAMILY MEMBER OF YOURS IS SELLING DRUGS. I THINK, OH YES, THAT IS IT! I COULD THEN ASK YOU. WHY IS IT THAT THE FROSIG FAMILY IS SELLING ILLEGAL DRUGS?

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

YOUR REACTION MIGHT BE: 1) I DO NOT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 2) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER MY QUESTION? YOU SAY 3) I DONT SELL DRUGS I WILL SAY 4) WHY DO YOU NOT ANSWER THE QUESTION. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING? ARE YOU A PART OF A BIG QUARTEL???!!

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

DO YOU SEE THE DILEMMA YOU ARE IN? IF YOU ANSWER, YOU ARE A LIER. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER YOU GET ACCUSED FOR NOT ANSWERING.

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

NOW BACK TO YOUR ACCUSATION OF TVIND YOU ARE STATING SOMETHING THAT IS NOT TRUE IN YOUR QUESTION!

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE AND THE TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS ARE RUNNING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. EVERY YEAR THE ACCOUNTS FOR EACH TRAVELLING FOLK HIGH SCHOOL IS AUDITED BY A STATE AUTHORIZED AUDITOR.

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

SEVERAL HAVE DONE AN EVALUTAION OF HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLES WORK. -GOVERNMENTS IN AFRICA -DONORS THAT GIVES SUPPORT -SIDA -NORAD -DANCONSULT -UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG -PROBABLY MANY OTHERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

SO YOUR QUESTION IS AGAIN STATING THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD IS DONE. YOU HAVE ALLREADY MADE YOUR MIND UP AND WHAT YOU SEEM TO WORK WITH IT IS TO FIND WHATEVER YOU CAN TO PROVE IT.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instead of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

IN MY OPINION. I BELIEVE THAT IS ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. MANY PEOPLE IN CONNECTION WITH WHAT YOU CALL TVIND I PERSONALLY KNOW. I ALSO KNOW THAT THEY ARE VERY COOPERATIVE AND FOLLOW THE RULES, LAWS AND REGULATIONS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES.

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

AS WRITTEN TO YOU EARLIER YOU SHOULD READ THE ARTICLE BY A TG MEMBER. HE EXPLAINS THE SITUATION VERY CLEARLY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. YOU CAN FIND IT AT www.tvind.dk. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HIS ARGUMENTS? HAVE READ IT?

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

BACK TO YOUR FAMILY. THAT FAMILY MEMBER OF YOUR. WE MADE A STORY ABOUT HIM SELLING DRUGS AS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT. WHAT ABOUT IF THE POLICE ONE DAY CAME AND STOLE YOUR COMPUTER! THE REASON IS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER IS SELLING DRUGS. HOW WOULD YOU REACT? YOU KNOW FOR SURE THAT HE IS NOT

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

We encourage you to research each topic for yourself: check out all the links, especially the ones that seem contrary to your views; question the motivation of the writer and publisher; and form your own opinion about the information that is being presented. We suggest that you treat all other news/information outlets in the same way - the media have strong biases which directly affect the way in which news and information is presented to you - and very often that leads to disinformation.


 
 

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

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"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

YOU SEE I TURN THE QUESTION AGAIN!!!!!!! (NOW YOU CAN ONE MORE ARGUMENT FOR THAT THE SO CALLED PRO TVIND PEOPLE NEVER ANSWER!!!)

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

We encourage you to research each topic for yourself: check out all the links, especially the ones that seem contrary to your views; question the motivation of the writer and publisher; and form your own opinion about the information that is being presented. We suggest that you treat all other news/information outlets in the same way - the media have strong biases which directly affect the way in which news and information is presented to you - and very often that leads to disinformation.


 
 

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

YOU CONTINUE SAYING; -TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL, TVINDIES ARE CRIMINAL ETC ETC YOU ASK -WHY ARE YOU CRIMINALS?

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

HOW CAN ANYONE ANSWER YOU IF THEY ARE NOT CRIMINALS???

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

WHAT IMPORTANT SEARCH RESULT IS IT THAT IS WITHHOLDING??? I KNOW ABOUT 1 MADE FOR/BY NORAD AND THAT DID NOT GET PUBLISHED. NORAD DID NOT WANT TO LET IT OUT. FURTHER DO I NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY MORE IMPORTANT RESEARCH RESULT THAT IS KEPT AWAY.

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

IF YOU GO TO WWW.HUMANA.ORG I BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN FIND YEAR REPOPORTS OF HUMANAS WORK. HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE IS AN ORGANIZATION WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION FOR PEOPLE. I DO NOT THINK THE ARE THINKING ABOUT SAVING THE WORLD BUT ARE DOING THEIR BEST TO MAKE AN IMPROVEMENT.

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

We encourage you to research each topic for yourself: check out all the links, especially the ones that seem contrary to your views; question the motivation of the writer and publisher; and form your own opinion about the information that is being presented. We suggest that you treat all other news/information outlets in the same way - the media have strong biases which directly affect the way in which news and information is presented to you - and very often that leads to disinformation.


 
 

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

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"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

I BELIEVE THAT THE RESULTS ARE VERY PUBLIC. YOU CAN JUST READ ABOUT IT OR ASK.

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

We encourage you to research each topic for yourself: check out all the links, especially the ones that seem contrary to your views; question the motivation of the writer and publisher; and form your own opinion about the information that is being presented. We suggest that you treat all other news/information outlets in the same way - the media have strong biases which directly affect the way in which news and information is presented to you - and very often that leads to disinformation.


 
 

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

YOU DO IT AGAIN!!! I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE THE STATEMENT TRUE.

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

IF it was and you really want to find out. a) Get the example. Eg Mr Sven was not allowed to read Tvindalert while at DRH ?. Write to the school and ask why. Then you might get an answer.

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

We encourage you to research each topic for yourself: check out all the links, especially the ones that seem contrary to your views; question the motivation of the writer and publisher; and form your own opinion about the information that is being presented. We suggest that you treat all other news/information outlets in the same way - the media have strong biases which directly affect the way in which news and information is presented to you - and very often that leads to disinformation.


 
 

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

WHO ARE YOU? First YOU accuse what you call TVIND to be terrorist, brain wash, steal money, indoctrinate, infiltrate, being maoist Stalinist, exploit the poor, being cult, taking away peoples freedom etc etc. THEN expect that the people accused by YOU should just sit down and be very happy for that YOU want to make a more transparent organization.??

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

We encourage you to research each topic for yourself: check out all the links, especially the ones that seem contrary to your views; question the motivation of the writer and publisher; and form your own opinion about the information that is being presented. We suggest that you treat all other news/information outlets in the same way - the media have strong biases which directly affect the way in which news and information is presented to you - and very often that leads to disinformation.


 
 

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

*Tvind is not one thing. -DRH Tvind is a private institution -One World Volunteer Inst in Norway is a stiftelse -Planet AID in USA is a non profit

All for now


 
 

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

All for now

A few questions regarding the index page of this website: Does the layout (or the lack thereof) and choice of colours reflect the state of mind of the makers of this web site? What does the Dutch windmill logo represent? Rustic peasant thought processes? Why is the language so innately tabloidlike? (eg. "A secret commercial empire..." How can an empire be secret??) Who was heading The Small School at Winestead Hall when the unfortunate Sylvia was a student there? Did she take her complaints to him/her? How do the makers of this web site view the reliability of the UINTA leaders and why does it choose to quote this organisation rather than the UN? (On the Caxito kidnappings.)

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

OK. That's it for now.

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)


 
 

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

:~) Anna Hoas (teacher at PTG in Tvind, but you can call me guru if you like...)

Reply to Jimmy, Yes, there has been many outsiders investigating tvind, but not in co-operation with tvind. I agree with you that "this part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open". But the terms "free", "democratic" and "open" isn't terms that caracterises the Tvind organisation. If you consider the tvind organisation "free", "open" and "democratic", you will proberly be able to tell me why Tvind isn't a more transperant organisation - like 99pct of all non-profit organisation. Please explain to me, why everyone that asks for more transperancy is cicked out of the organisation. I have experienced several times that TG turn aginst the ones that raises questions, that could lead to more transperancy. Why is that? Please tell me.

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

We encourage you to research each topic for yourself: check out all the links, especially the ones that seem contrary to your views; question the motivation of the writer and publisher; and form your own opinion about the information that is being presented. We suggest that you treat all other news/information outlets in the same way - the media have strong biases which directly affect the way in which news and information is presented to you - and very often that leads to disinformation.


 
 

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 
 

Anna and Jimmy,

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

 

Thanks for the postings. I appreciate the dialogue. For the record I am not a journalist but simply someone who experienced a Tvind school first hand and am posting here so that people thinking about joining a Tvind program get some exposure to something else besides the glossy info on Tvind websites. I don't consider this mis-information but counter information to the Tvind line. After all, why are the only links to Tvind sites from other Tvind sites?

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

We encourage you to research each topic for yourself: check out all the links, especially the ones that seem contrary to your views; question the motivation of the writer and publisher; and form your own opinion about the information that is being presented. We suggest that you treat all other news/information outlets in the same way - the media have strong biases which directly affect the way in which news and information is presented to you - and very often that leads to disinformation.


 
 

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"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

Frankly, I find the hostility to critique/evaluation on the part of the TG troubling and a good example of the insular mindset that is the largest problem with the TG. It is convenient to discount any critique as part of an inquisition but I know from my own personal experience that there is a lot of truth to these reports. The issue is that since Tvind seems unwilling to address critiques it is destined to repeat the same problems over and over.

Matt


 
 

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

We encourage you to research each topic for yourself: check out all the links, especially the ones that seem contrary to your views; question the motivation of the writer and publisher; and form your own opinion about the information that is being presented. We suggest that you treat all other news/information outlets in the same way - the media have strong biases which directly affect the way in which news and information is presented to you - and very often that leads to disinformation.


 
 

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

Matt

Hi everyone, Matt & John and whoever visits this page! I have been in the Teacher's Group, I have been working as a teacher at a school and I have been to Africa, to America, to England and many times to the Tvind schools in Denmark. I made a choice and left, because I have other things that I give priority to in my life. But it is all about a choice, a decision. you have to decide what kind of life you want to live. In the teacher's group you have common economy, common work (and it is a lot of it) and common time. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't, but these common things make the teacher's group work. Tomas and Ruth are now setting up the CCTG in California as you call tell by the name. I wish them all my luck and I hope that CCTG will grow and become what we hoped for when you left Norway for the US. Ruth and Tomas are two of the most honest, hard-working and inspiring people I know, so please, help them and support them to give more people a chance to develop as persons and get an experience that they will remember for the rest of their life!

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

and one more thing! How do you manage to keep this page alert! It must be a full time job keeping it up to date! And finding it all out! And what is the use? Do you enjoy it? Can't you see the TG is just growing and growing and growing.... And I believe they are quite harmless in comparision with many other so called sects, or transnational companies, or the IMF and the WB....

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

We encourage you to research each topic for yourself: check out all the links, especially the ones that seem contrary to your views; question the motivation of the writer and publisher; and form your own opinion about the information that is being presented. We suggest that you treat all other news/information outlets in the same way - the media have strong biases which directly affect the way in which news and information is presented to you - and very often that leads to disinformation.


 
 

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

Have a nice day, and do something more useful! (Why don't volunteer for Africa?)If you want to read about my experience you can visit my homepage....

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

We encourage you to research each topic for yourself: check out all the links, especially the ones that seem contrary to your views; question the motivation of the writer and publisher; and form your own opinion about the information that is being presented. We suggest that you treat all other news/information outlets in the same way - the media have strong biases which directly affect the way in which news and information is presented to you - and very often that leads to disinformation.


 
 

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

Anna

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html


 
 

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/ANGOLAeng.html

Trust me, there are many many "outsiders" investigating Tvind, and has been since we started. 70's, we were communists, 80's we suddenly became capitalistic and in the 90's we became a sect. Let's see what this century will bring us.

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

We encourage you to research each topic for yourself: check out all the links, especially the ones that seem contrary to your views; question the motivation of the writer and publisher; and form your own opinion about the information that is being presented. We suggest that you treat all other news/information outlets in the same way - the media have strong biases which directly affect the way in which news and information is presented to you - and very often that leads to disinformation.


 
 

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

Since we started we've been questioned by the authorities many many times, our fond which is the "latest" news is the most investigated fond there is I think, they've tried to find something in it since 94-95 something, and still haven't succeded, maybe that is a sign on that there is nothing to hide? Or of course, we are "hiding the evidence" As all organisations we have to give away a yearly economical report that's being checked by the authorities, and correct me If I'm wrong in thinking that everything that comes from "the tvind imperium" is being examined about 200 times as throughoutly as anything else, since everybody "knows" that we are "cheating" with the papers.

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

We encourage you to research each topic for yourself: check out all the links, especially the ones that seem contrary to your views; question the motivation of the writer and publisher; and form your own opinion about the information that is being presented. We suggest that you treat all other news/information outlets in the same way - the media have strong biases which directly affect the way in which news and information is presented to you - and very often that leads to disinformation.


 
 

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

Froedig, we are being examined, daily, by many different authorities, and so forth they haven't found anything to accuse us for. The "Saerloven" that has been declared illegal by the supreme court still exists..

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

The "truth about Tvind" phenomena has become something very similar to the inquisition and the crusades, we are being herassed by people like you daily, we see our names in the papers miscredited, we're under constant pressure from the authorities and journalists looking for anything to put their hands on, if it's not illegal they blow it up in a big headline making it illegal anyway, misinformation and slander has become an art form for the people trying to sell more papers, and Tvind sells, since everybody "knows" that we are "brainwashing people, hiding money" and have this big guru living in Bahamas taking all the money, I've never met Amdi, He has nothing to do with my daily life or weekly, or yearly...

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

We encourage you to research each topic for yourself: check out all the links, especially the ones that seem contrary to your views; question the motivation of the writer and publisher; and form your own opinion about the information that is being presented. We suggest that you treat all other news/information outlets in the same way - the media have strong biases which directly affect the way in which news and information is presented to you - and very often that leads to disinformation.


 
 

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

Stop hunting us, This part of the world is supposed to be free, democratic and open... but all it is is journalists trying to sell more, authorities that builds their opinions from these newspapers and ordinary people believing what they say and put a pressure on the politicians that they must stop this "evil cult" or whatever we're called.

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

We encourage you to research each topic for yourself: check out all the links, especially the ones that seem contrary to your views; question the motivation of the writer and publisher; and form your own opinion about the information that is being presented. We suggest that you treat all other news/information outlets in the same way - the media have strong biases which directly affect the way in which news and information is presented to you - and very often that leads to disinformation.


 
 

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

Everyone knew for not that many hundred years ago that the earth was the centre of the universe, that it was flat and so forth, people today "know" that Tvind is bad, hiding money and brainwashing innocent people that tries to do some good.

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

We encourage you to research each topic for yourself: check out all the links, especially the ones that seem contrary to your views; question the motivation of the writer and publisher; and form your own opinion about the information that is being presented. We suggest that you treat all other news/information outlets in the same way - the media have strong biases which directly affect the way in which news and information is presented to you - and very often that leads to disinformation.


 
 

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

It's all about (mis)information, the media has given us a bad name, therefore we are "bad"

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

We encourage you to research each topic for yourself: check out all the links, especially the ones that seem contrary to your views; question the motivation of the writer and publisher; and form your own opinion about the information that is being presented. We suggest that you treat all other news/information outlets in the same way - the media have strong biases which directly affect the way in which news and information is presented to you - and very often that leads to disinformation.


 
 

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

Considering the journalisic value of this webpage I wish it could make me laugh, but unfortunately it's being believed in... so therefore we can't just ignore it, it's time to start build up our good names and tell the real truth about Tvind.

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

About truths by the way, you wanna hear the "Truth about Tvind "luxurious cruises" with problematic kids to the carribeans"?

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

We encourage you to research each topic for yourself: check out all the links, especially the ones that seem contrary to your views; question the motivation of the writer and publisher; and form your own opinion about the information that is being presented. We suggest that you treat all other news/information outlets in the same way - the media have strong biases which directly affect the way in which news and information is presented to you - and very often that leads to disinformation.


 
 

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

When we did that there were no laws saying that drug addicts has to be treated in Denmark, they made the law and we stopped the sailing. very undramatic, and trust me, they weren't no luxurious cruises.....

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

We encourage you to research each topic for yourself: check out all the links, especially the ones that seem contrary to your views; question the motivation of the writer and publisher; and form your own opinion about the information that is being presented. We suggest that you treat all other news/information outlets in the same way - the media have strong biases which directly affect the way in which news and information is presented to you - and very often that leads to disinformation.


 
 

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

If you have the possibility to give something to someone who otherwise never will get anything, why not? Youngsters with problems are being run over by society, if we can give them something to be happy for it will help, much more than the ordinary scientific way of punishments....

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

We encourage you to research each topic for yourself: check out all the links, especially the ones that seem contrary to your views; question the motivation of the writer and publisher; and form your own opinion about the information that is being presented. We suggest that you treat all other news/information outlets in the same way - the media have strong biases which directly affect the way in which news and information is presented to you - and very often that leads to disinformation.


 
 

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

 

 

Yes, I'm in the teachers group, and I'm proud of it.

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

We encourage you to research each topic for yourself: check out all the links, especially the ones that seem contrary to your views; question the motivation of the writer and publisher; and form your own opinion about the information that is being presented. We suggest that you treat all other news/information outlets in the same way - the media have strong biases which directly affect the way in which news and information is presented to you - and very often that leads to disinformation.


 
 

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

Jimmy DNS

 


 
 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

We encourage you to research each topic for yourself: check out all the links, especially the ones that seem contrary to your views; question the motivation of the writer and publisher; and form your own opinion about the information that is being presented. We suggest that you treat all other news/information outlets in the same way - the media have strong biases which directly affect the way in which news and information is presented to you - and very often that leads to disinformation.


 
 

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

 

Reply to Kimmy

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

We encourage you to research each topic for yourself: check out all the links, especially the ones that seem contrary to your views; question the motivation of the writer and publisher; and form your own opinion about the information that is being presented. We suggest that you treat all other news/information outlets in the same way - the media have strong biases which directly affect the way in which news and information is presented to you - and very often that leads to disinformation.


 
 

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

Ofcouse we shall support "the pure and the lonely" people, but not regardless how our involvement migt influence their lifes. Therefore project evaluations are important, so we can learn more about what can be done to help improve the lifes of "the pure and lonely".

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

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iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

Doesn't it puzzle you that Tvind will nor allow any outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and the effect of their development programs. If tvind did allow such examinations of their activities, many more people would proberly join aid programs, trying to help "the pour and lonely", but they don't. In this perspective one can say that tvind is working agianst the people who needs help. Who benefits from that?

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

We encourage you to research each topic for yourself: check out all the links, especially the ones that seem contrary to your views; question the motivation of the writer and publisher; and form your own opinion about the information that is being presented. We suggest that you treat all other news/information outlets in the same way - the media have strong biases which directly affect the way in which news and information is presented to you - and very often that leads to disinformation.


 
 

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

We encourage you to research each topic for yourself: check out all the links, especially the ones that seem contrary to your views; question the motivation of the writer and publisher; and form your own opinion about the information that is being presented. We suggest that you treat all other news/information outlets in the same way - the media have strong biases which directly affect the way in which news and information is presented to you - and very often that leads to disinformation.


 
 

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

 

 


 
 

btw, because Microsoft is a public company it is regularly audited by outside people and information on how money is spent is readily available. This includes information on the salary of Bill Gates. So ironically, Microsoft is more transparent than Tvind.

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

We encourage you to research each topic for yourself: check out all the links, especially the ones that seem contrary to your views; question the motivation of the writer and publisher; and form your own opinion about the information that is being presented. We suggest that you treat all other news/information outlets in the same way - the media have strong biases which directly affect the way in which news and information is presented to you - and very often that leads to disinformation.


 
 

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

 

Again I ask anyone to answer if Tvind has nothing to hide, why is it so secretive.

Matt


 
 

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

We encourage you to research each topic for yourself: check out all the links, especially the ones that seem contrary to your views; question the motivation of the writer and publisher; and form your own opinion about the information that is being presented. We suggest that you treat all other news/information outlets in the same way - the media have strong biases which directly affect the way in which news and information is presented to you - and very often that leads to disinformation.


 
 

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

Matt

Hello Frosig What do ou do to make a better world? I think it is amazing that you have time to sit and write so much - I think you should go and do the things as you think they should be done! There is space for all of us! So let thoose in Tvind do it in their way! You can do it in your way! I have done a lot of aid work for many years (more than 17) and I must admit by reading your page I am feeling more and more sympathy for thoose people in Tvind who go on and on even they have so much wind against them - YOU made me go there to visit 3 of the schools - and they have won a place in my heart! Thanks to great students and teachers -

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"


 
 

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

We encourage you to research each topic for yourself: check out all the links, especially the ones that seem contrary to your views; question the motivation of the writer and publisher; and form your own opinion about the information that is being presented. We suggest that you treat all other news/information outlets in the same way - the media have strong biases which directly affect the way in which news and information is presented to you - and very often that leads to disinformation.


 
 

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

Go for the best - go for support of the poor and the lonely people in this strange world! "Kimmy"

Reply from Frsig

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

We encourage you to research each topic for yourself: check out all the links, especially the ones that seem contrary to your views; question the motivation of the writer and publisher; and form your own opinion about the information that is being presented. We suggest that you treat all other news/information outlets in the same way - the media have strong biases which directly affect the way in which news and information is presented to you - and very often that leads to disinformation.


 
 

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

The ones of us who fights for more transperency in the tvind organisations are asked the folowing question: "When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid."

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

We encourage you to research each topic for yourself: check out all the links, especially the ones that seem contrary to your views; question the motivation of the writer and publisher; and form your own opinion about the information that is being presented. We suggest that you treat all other news/information outlets in the same way - the media have strong biases which directly affect the way in which news and information is presented to you - and very often that leads to disinformation.


 
 

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

First of all: Microsoft isn't a non-profit organisation, like the Tvind organisation clames it is.

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

We encourage you to research each topic for yourself: check out all the links, especially the ones that seem contrary to your views; question the motivation of the writer and publisher; and form your own opinion about the information that is being presented. We suggest that you treat all other news/information outlets in the same way - the media have strong biases which directly affect the way in which news and information is presented to you - and very often that leads to disinformation.


 
 

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

Second, Red cross is a non-profit organisation, where all projects are evaluated by outside and independent auditors, with a sceintific background, and there results are made avalialbe for the public - go to the libery and look it up. If you cann't find it, ask for acces to sceintific databases, with references to articels and books that deals with the subject.

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

We encourage you to research each topic for yourself: check out all the links, especially the ones that seem contrary to your views; question the motivation of the writer and publisher; and form your own opinion about the information that is being presented. We suggest that you treat all other news/information outlets in the same way - the media have strong biases which directly affect the way in which news and information is presented to you - and very often that leads to disinformation.


 
 

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

When you mention Child Care, I assume you are reffering to the canadian organisation called "Child Care International" (www.ccare.net). I'am not sure - please be more specific.

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

We encourage you to research each topic for yourself: check out all the links, especially the ones that seem contrary to your views; question the motivation of the writer and publisher; and form your own opinion about the information that is being presented. We suggest that you treat all other news/information outlets in the same way - the media have strong biases which directly affect the way in which news and information is presented to you - and very often that leads to disinformation.


 
 

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

Reply from frsig

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

We encourage you to research each topic for yourself: check out all the links, especially the ones that seem contrary to your views; question the motivation of the writer and publisher; and form your own opinion about the information that is being presented. We suggest that you treat all other news/information outlets in the same way - the media have strong biases which directly affect the way in which news and information is presented to you - and very often that leads to disinformation.


 
 

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

I'am asked which questions I (together with others), have raised without getting an answer. If you call attempts to misscredit my person "answers", I will remind you that the main issues are:

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

We encourage you to research each topic for yourself: check out all the links, especially the ones that seem contrary to your views; question the motivation of the writer and publisher; and form your own opinion about the information that is being presented. We suggest that you treat all other news/information outlets in the same way - the media have strong biases which directly affect the way in which news and information is presented to you - and very often that leads to disinformation.


 
 

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

(1) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

We encourage you to research each topic for yourself: check out all the links, especially the ones that seem contrary to your views; question the motivation of the writer and publisher; and form your own opinion about the information that is being presented. We suggest that you treat all other news/information outlets in the same way - the media have strong biases which directly affect the way in which news and information is presented to you - and very often that leads to disinformation.


 
 

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

(2) Why will Tvind not allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

We encourage you to research each topic for yourself: check out all the links, especially the ones that seem contrary to your views; question the motivation of the writer and publisher; and form your own opinion about the information that is being presented. We suggest that you treat all other news/information outlets in the same way - the media have strong biases which directly affect the way in which news and information is presented to you - and very often that leads to disinformation.


 
 

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

(3) Why does Tvind not co-opereate with the authorities in Denmark, instaed of sabotaging the police investigation, if they have nothing to hide?

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

We encourage you to research each topic for yourself: check out all the links, especially the ones that seem contrary to your views; question the motivation of the writer and publisher; and form your own opinion about the information that is being presented. We suggest that you treat all other news/information outlets in the same way - the media have strong biases which directly affect the way in which news and information is presented to you - and very often that leads to disinformation.


 
 

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

(4) Why are Tvind withholding what could be important research results, that could save lifes, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job?

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

We encourage you to research each topic for yourself: check out all the links, especially the ones that seem contrary to your views; question the motivation of the writer and publisher; and form your own opinion about the information that is being presented. We suggest that you treat all other news/information outlets in the same way - the media have strong biases which directly affect the way in which news and information is presented to you - and very often that leads to disinformation.


 
 

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

(5)If pro Tvind folks wants to safe the earth and humanity, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public?

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

We encourage you to research each topic for yourself: check out all the links, especially the ones that seem contrary to your views; question the motivation of the writer and publisher; and form your own opinion about the information that is being presented. We suggest that you treat all other news/information outlets in the same way - the media have strong biases which directly affect the way in which news and information is presented to you - and very often that leads to disinformation.


 
 

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

(7)Why does tvind only allow outsiders to read populistic interpretations of project evaluations?

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

We encourage you to research each topic for yourself: check out all the links, especially the ones that seem contrary to your views; question the motivation of the writer and publisher; and form your own opinion about the information that is being presented. We suggest that you treat all other news/information outlets in the same way - the media have strong biases which directly affect the way in which news and information is presented to you - and very often that leads to disinformation.


 
 

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

(8)Why does so many pro Tvind folks turn aginst us, when the only thing we want is for Tvind to become an transparent organisation (like 99pct of all non profit organisations).

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

We encourage you to research each topic for yourself: check out all the links, especially the ones that seem contrary to your views; question the motivation of the writer and publisher; and form your own opinion about the information that is being presented. We suggest that you treat all other news/information outlets in the same way - the media have strong biases which directly affect the way in which news and information is presented to you - and very often that leads to disinformation.


 
 

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

(9) Why have these important calls been ignored?

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

We encourage you to research each topic for yourself: check out all the links, especially the ones that seem contrary to your views; question the motivation of the writer and publisher; and form your own opinion about the information that is being presented. We suggest that you treat all other news/information outlets in the same way - the media have strong biases which directly affect the way in which news and information is presented to you - and very often that leads to disinformation.


 
 

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

If Tvind went forward in an open dialog, and started answering these questions, it proberly would make many more people join.

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

We encourage you to research each topic for yourself: check out all the links, especially the ones that seem contrary to your views; question the motivation of the writer and publisher; and form your own opinion about the information that is being presented. We suggest that you treat all other news/information outlets in the same way - the media have strong biases which directly affect the way in which news and information is presented to you - and very often that leads to disinformation.


 
 

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

And for the record: I second Matt in his answer to John: "I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization".

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

We encourage you to research each topic for yourself: check out all the links, especially the ones that seem contrary to your views; question the motivation of the writer and publisher; and form your own opinion about the information that is being presented. We suggest that you treat all other news/information outlets in the same way - the media have strong biases which directly affect the way in which news and information is presented to you - and very often that leads to disinformation.


 
 

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

Frosig2001@yahoo.dk

 


all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.


 
 

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

We encourage you to research each topic for yourself: check out all the links, especially the ones that seem contrary to your views; question the motivation of the writer and publisher; and form your own opinion about the information that is being presented. We suggest that you treat all other news/information outlets in the same way - the media have strong biases which directly affect the way in which news and information is presented to you - and very often that leads to disinformation.


 
 

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

 

all you people who ask about more transparent in the organisation should look around in the real world. When have you ever seen Microsoft or other companies or Red cross or Child Care giving all there papir out to public desplaid. So wake up and see the reality. All you guy's are are sitting there and hide behind your computers and think you are saving the world. Let me tell you a secret, you are not saving the world from the big bad wolf all you are doing is sitting and think you are doing a lot.

to Forsig

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

We encourage you to research each topic for yourself: check out all the links, especially the ones that seem contrary to your views; question the motivation of the writer and publisher; and form your own opinion about the information that is being presented. We suggest that you treat all other news/information outlets in the same way - the media have strong biases which directly affect the way in which news and information is presented to you - and very often that leads to disinformation.


 
 

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

You have got several answers!! The persons that have answered you back has maybe a different opinion then you. Tell me WHAT questions did you not get answered??

 


 
 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

We encourage you to research each topic for yourself: check out all the links, especially the ones that seem contrary to your views; question the motivation of the writer and publisher; and form your own opinion about the information that is being presented. We suggest that you treat all other news/information outlets in the same way - the media have strong biases which directly affect the way in which news and information is presented to you - and very often that leads to disinformation.


 
 

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

 

Sigh....John, I did not say that all who get involved with Tvind are poor victims. That's your interpretation. Also since I have nothing to do with this site (besides posting) I have no idea how these postings are untraceable.

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

We encourage you to research each topic for yourself: check out all the links, especially the ones that seem contrary to your views; question the motivation of the writer and publisher; and form your own opinion about the information that is being presented. We suggest that you treat all other news/information outlets in the same way - the media have strong biases which directly affect the way in which news and information is presented to you - and very often that leads to disinformation.


 
 

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

Again I ask people to address the issues of Tvind's accountability and transparency.

Matt


 
 

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

We encourage you to research each topic for yourself: check out all the links, especially the ones that seem contrary to your views; question the motivation of the writer and publisher; and form your own opinion about the information that is being presented. We suggest that you treat all other news/information outlets in the same way - the media have strong biases which directly affect the way in which news and information is presented to you - and very often that leads to disinformation.


 
 

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

Matt

Walt disney maked cartons. Reality isn't something you can play around with, regardless how it migth influence other peoples life. I second Matt and Frosig: It's time that Tvind starts answering the basic questions regarding the organisations transperency. See Matt's and Frogsig's letters, and stop ignoring their attempt to start a dialog.

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

We encourage you to research each topic for yourself: check out all the links, especially the ones that seem contrary to your views; question the motivation of the writer and publisher; and form your own opinion about the information that is being presented. We suggest that you treat all other news/information outlets in the same way - the media have strong biases which directly affect the way in which news and information is presented to you - and very often that leads to disinformation.


 
 

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

 


 
 

Hi Matt

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

We encourage you to research each topic for yourself: check out all the links, especially the ones that seem contrary to your views; question the motivation of the writer and publisher; and form your own opinion about the information that is being presented. We suggest that you treat all other news/information outlets in the same way - the media have strong biases which directly affect the way in which news and information is presented to you - and very often that leads to disinformation.


 
 

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

Your answer still indicates that Tvind is bad and all who get involved are poor victims.

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

We encourage you to research each topic for yourself: check out all the links, especially the ones that seem contrary to your views; question the motivation of the writer and publisher; and form your own opinion about the information that is being presented. We suggest that you treat all other news/information outlets in the same way - the media have strong biases which directly affect the way in which news and information is presented to you - and very often that leads to disinformation.


 
 

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

I am not going for the person I am just reading and understanding what you write and what you do no write.

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?


 
 

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

We encourage you to research each topic for yourself: check out all the links, especially the ones that seem contrary to your views; question the motivation of the writer and publisher; and form your own opinion about the information that is being presented. We suggest that you treat all other news/information outlets in the same way - the media have strong biases which directly affect the way in which news and information is presented to you - and very often that leads to disinformation.


 
 

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

Why do you select not to answer my question: How can you guarantee that we who write here are untreaceable?

Hi John,

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

We encourage you to research each topic for yourself: check out all the links, especially the ones that seem contrary to your views; question the motivation of the writer and publisher; and form your own opinion about the information that is being presented. We suggest that you treat all other news/information outlets in the same way - the media have strong biases which directly affect the way in which news and information is presented to you - and very often that leads to disinformation.


 
 

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

I agree with you that the world is not black and white and actually I don't think anyone has said that Tvind is "only bad". Personally I think there are some very good intentioned people (particularly the volunteers) involved with Tvind but that their efforts are being undermined by the structure and mentality of the organization.

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

We encourage you to research each topic for yourself: check out all the links, especially the ones that seem contrary to your views; question the motivation of the writer and publisher; and form your own opinion about the information that is being presented. We suggest that you treat all other news/information outlets in the same way - the media have strong biases which directly affect the way in which news and information is presented to you - and very often that leads to disinformation.


 
 

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

I'm (and others) are simply asking for accountability and transparency from Tvind but these calls have been so far ignored.

Matt


 
 

We encourage you to research each topic for yourself: check out all the links, especially the ones that seem contrary to your views; question the motivation of the writer and publisher; and form your own opinion about the information that is being presented. We suggest that you treat all other news/information outlets in the same way - the media have strong biases which directly affect the way in which news and information is presented to you - and very often that leads to disinformation.


 
 

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

Matt

We encourage you to research each topic for yourself: check out all the links, especially the ones that seem contrary to your views; question the motivation of the writer and publisher; and form your own opinion about the information that is being presented. We suggest that you treat all other news/information outlets in the same way - the media have strong biases which directly affect the way in which news and information is presented to you - and very often that leads to disinformation.

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." - Mark Twain

iq191@hotmail.com


 
 

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney


 
 

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

iq191@hotmail.com

"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." -- Walt Disney

To the alerters I do not understand: You ask us pro Tvind not to say that Tvind is only good. How come you can say it is only bad?

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

The world is not black and white.

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

John Beard iq191@hotmail.com

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?


 
 

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

N.B. How can you guys guarantee that the entries are untraceable?

To Piotr Durjasz:

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

I have not been to CCTG but given the fact that it is a school is part of Tvind and I assume that you are a member of the Teachers Group (please correct me if I am wrong) I cannot imagine that it is much different than other Tvind schools in the US. After all when Ted Lewis began to talk about taking IICD into new directions in the late 1980s, the TG sent over Norling to take over and Ted soon left.

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

However, I would be happy to attend one of your informational meetings the next time you are in the San Francisco Bay. Would you let me come?

Matt


 
 

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

Matt

Comment to Daniel: You say There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing.

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

Actually I would disagree with that because often just doing something can result in a lot of pain and hardship. Check out Arturo Escobars Encountering Development : the making and unmaking of the Third World for a thorough critique of programs that just did something.

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

Development work is an incredible difficult task with lots and lots of unintended consequences. The classic example is the surplus grain given/sold to India during the 1950s by the US. Leaving the largely geo-political motivations aside for the moment, one of the major results was that farmers in the countryside could no longer sell their crops because the imported food was so much cheaper. The same thing goes with importing used clothing. Yes, people have access to cheaper clothing but any domestic garment industry is hard pressed to continue and people can potentially lose jobs and livelihoods.

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

Im not saying that one should do nothing but just doing something without thinking about the long term and unintended impacts is short-sighted. I think this is the biggest problem with Tvind development projects. I just think it is a shame for good-intentioned volunteers to join a program/project, put in lots of hard work, and not know whether it will (1) survive beyond their involvement and (2) really help people.

Matt


 
 

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

Matt

Hello All,

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

Ray/Thomas/Daniel with you replies to Frosig: In my opinion, Frosig is not setting a bad tone. In terms of stories/evidence one need only go to other parts of Tvindalert. You may say that its one-sided but there are links to Tvind sites as well.

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

And for the record, I second Frosigs call for Tvind to answer basic questions about its work. This is something that seems entirely reasonable and has been called for by myself and others but I have not seen any serious reply to it. Its simple and standard practice for 99 percent of non-profits.

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

(1) Allow an outside and independent auditor to go examine the "books" and provide a report on expenses, income, fundraising and development programs.

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

(2) Allow an outside and independent evaluation of Tvind development programs. Not simply a few showcase projects but a look at the breadth of Tvind activity.

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

Any takers? Id love to hear your responses.

Matt


 
 

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina


 
 

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

Matt

Eusobio, I have no idea who you are. You have definitely mistaken me for someone else. I was a project leader. Noone sent me home. - Jafina

Reply form Frsig

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

I would like to go into an open dialog, just as I stated in my previous contribution (read it bellow). Please notice that there has not been a singel attempt to try to answer any of the questions i raised. I took the time to point out a startingpoint for an open dialog, and you just keep ignorig my questions. Wouldn't you agree that the information on pro-tvind site is a good starting point for an open dialog? The case seems to be that pro tvin people do not deal with critiqeul questions. Ask your teachers why, and they will proberly tell you not to bother with these matters.

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

 

I will not give pro tvind folks the oppertunity to miscredit me, just as you have tried to do with Jafina and many others. She trusted everyone here with her frightning story, and you turn aginst her like small children fighting for candy. By not givning you my story, as jafina and others have done, I hope that we could consentrate on issues that can be verified on aknowledged research websites at universities etc. But not much tvind reseach is avaliable there (and that is a fact), compared to the big word that are used on your websites. Go and check it out for yourself.

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

It is also a fact, that Tvind trouhg withholding what might be importent information and research results, is making it quite impossible to go into an open dialog. If you want to safe the earth and humanity as you clame, why not help others to help you do your work even better, by making you results available for the public? Why not fight for an transparent organisation, which proberly would make many more people join?

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk

Mostly for today my opinion is:-

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

I am sick and tired of meetings and the never ending meetings, which go on and on and on......

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

My writing style can show that I am brainwashed.

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

They are pushing us to the edge, should we jump? Suicide sounds good to me but what do you think.

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

Someone feels fine, which is "good".

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.


 
 

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?


 
 

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.


 
 

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina


 
 

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel


 
 

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

My opinion will change AGAIN tomorrow.

I am a volunteer in one of the school's and the person who is calling tvind alert is a hypocryt. Because they are basically calling british people. So They should think before writing. I am British and if you judge everyone by the history of their country, would there be any decent people left?

Hey Jafina remember me Eusebio.We where working toghether. What is this dead threat you write about? my friends and me never heard about dead threat against you but there was one againt the boss of the work group, but never against you. And you don't drink? Well i think i learn something new everyday. You where telling stories thenand for my friends and me it appear that you are still telling stories. Have you forgot why the send you home? Maybe you should tell people about that. Eusebio.

Readers: You might want to check out the crude response to my recent revelation about a frightening experience that I had. This is a typical Tvind reaction to practically every important question or comment you make -- missing the point and changing the subject. The writer accuses me of being more interested in drinking alcohol. For your information, I DON'T drink or do drugs. The point I was making is that Tvind wastes a lot of time chasing after people about a lousy drink, but when an actual threat to someone's personal security arises, they do NOTHING. - Jafina

Dear Frosig Here you go again. If I look at some of the comment I don't think that people is backing you up, but what the are doing, is backing up an open dialog. You defend yourself by hiding behind other people and the are agree with you, but I can see a lot of people who is getting tired of the way you write your letter. And then you say, "don't attack the person behind the argument" maybe if the person behind the argument was open to other peoples argument, they wouldn't attack you. Just because some people write positive things about this organisation doesnt mean that the are pro Tvind or Tvind people. There are other people who think that doing something is better, than doing nothing. So think about it and come up with some facts that people can relate to (I am not talking about what you read or create), instead of repeating the same story over and over again. I know the saying that if you repeat the same story over and over again it become a true, and reading the letters you have being sending seem to be a defend and the same story over and over again and again and again. Put some of the fact and evidence you have out here. And when I say fact and evidence I don't mean a article from a newspaper or some anonymous source, but real things that people can touch and understand and at the same time give those people you seem to hate so much, a chance to answer. I hope you will take this letter as positive critic and move on and publics some of all the evidence you appear to have. Best wishes Daniel

reply from Frsig.

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

Please be specifik when you accuse me of writting "in a mix of accusations and gossip". If you want to de-valuate my contributions on this site, please concentrate on the arguments instead of trying to attack the person behind the arguments. So far plenty of people has backed up my statements - are those people just theifs and lairs?

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

If you look at the last 20 messages only tvind pro folks are making "wild" accusations, in an abusive language.

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

Ofccouse I could write more about my own experiences, but I don't consider this guestbook a history-board. I started writing on this site because students at tvind scholls are being misled by their Teachers, in an attempt to make them join a tvind-program. Therefore I find it importen to reveal the values the tvind-organisation builds on. Ofcause this work would be much easyer if the oragnisation would provide one with the scientific data, that schould back up all their attivements - but they will not. And if their dispotions and money transacts where transperant, but they are not. Is it wrong of me to insist that a suposed non-profit organisation like tvind starts to open up, and public its research, instaed of holding it for it self, and at the same time stating that they are doing a good job? You can say that the information is available on tvind sites - but this information is just populistic interpretations of their own results ore statements from politicians. Why does the organisation not trust that people are capable of interpreting the data's themselves - some people, other than tvind folks, actually are competent enough to do the job. If this information was available, I would be happy to contribute in a more constructive maner. And please don't tell to go to www.fonden.org - it is worhtless. If you disagree, please tell me wich parts isn't, and why that is. (I assume you consider all the informaion on this site of great value)

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

 

frosig2001@yahoo.dk


 
 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.


 
 

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

Dear Jafina I can imaging the fear you had with this dead threat hangimg over you. But i do notice that you seems more upset about not being able to drink (EVER in capital letter) than the actual threat.

Dear Frsig If you loking at the last 10 entry then i think you would see that people are trying to keep a good tone. If you then look at the things you write then the tone change into a mix of accusation and gossip. So when you are complaning about the tone then you are accusing yourself. So instead of just writing about things that you have picked up or think that you might have heard, then maybe you should try to help creating a forum for discusion instead. Someone wrote in a previous letter that the Tvind people didn't want to partipate in a discusion with changes of arguments and fact, but when i read your coment i is most likely you who don't want this dialog. You just continue saying that the won't, without trying to do it yourself.

Thomas


 
 

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

Thomas

I was just about to join DRH in Denmark, until my vist on this page.

Thank you!

 

 

 

Thank you!

 

 

 

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