Posted: Jan. 12 2010,10:24 |
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Postal address of organization/institution
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26 Baycrest Drive South Burlington, VT 05403
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E-mail address of organization/institution
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nina@children-of-the-earth.org
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Website address of organization/institution
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www.children-of-the-earth.org
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Telephone of organization/institution
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+802-862-1936
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PRIORITIES: All of the organization's domains of culture of peace activity |
EDUCATION FOR PEACE
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TOP PRIORITY: The organization's most important culture of peace activity |
EDUCATION FOR PEACE
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PARTNERSHIPS AND NETWORKS: What partnerships and networks does your organization participate in, thus strengthening the global movement for a culture of peace?
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Dhammakya Foundation, ThailandLarge civil society Buddhist organization in Thailand
Protect Our Future, Nigeria Youth created empowerment of students program
Youth Society for Peace, Nepal-Youth driven community service program
Apeadu, Ghana -Young people’s peace work center for skill building
Goi Peace Foundation, Japan-Founded World Peace Prayer Society and peace poles
Source of Synergy Foundation, NY Network of luminaries of consciousness movement
Adams Foundation, Pakistan- women and children empowerment
Chapter Reports Africa, Cameroon, Bamenda: Led by Fuhbang Emmanuel Tanifum, Created in 2007 Projects: * Construction of Chapter website * Construction of the Children Centre for Orphans * Child rights sensitisation in Mezam and Menchum * Agriculture and livestock project Asia, Pakistan, Sukkur: Led by Ashfaque Hussain, Created in 2008 Projects: * Regular meetings to raise awareness about human rights Africa, Ghana, Accra: Led by Samuel Kwesi Fianko, Created in 2009 Projects: * Health education, peace program, environmental action Asia, Nepal, Kathmandu: Led by Jimmy Lama, Created in 2008 Projects: * Fundraiser: sold Chapter t-shirts * “Primary Level Inter School Sports Meet”: located in Helambu where children yearn for an opportunity to share their hidden talents. Asia, Pakistan, Lahore: Led by Jahangir Piara, Created in 2009 Projects: * Interfaith harmony and peace building awareness Africa, Uganda, Kitgum: Led by Peter Lukwiya, Created in 2007 Projects: * Beekeeping program that allows women to contribute to family income * Teddy bears/bear hugs * Education sponsorships for orphans * Tree planting Africa, Nigeria: Led by Princess Ogechi Ukaga, Created in 2006 Projects: * Teacher training workshop to promote democratic classroom practices * Student training workshops * Formation of Peace Clubs * Creation of a Peace Building Manual * Peer mediation in schools Asia, Philippines: Led by Christian Marx, Created in 2009 Projects: * “Run for your Life” activity to save Sibuyan from mining companies * “Adopt an Envelope” helps children acquire the necessary school materials to attend school
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ACTIONS: What activities have been undertaken by your organization to promote a culture of peace and nonviolence during the ten years of the Decade? If you already made a report in 2005, your information from 2005 will be included in the 2010 report.
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2009- Parliament of World Religions—profiles youth group to speak on Join The Evolution: Spirituality and Peace Activism2009- National Interfaith Network- youth panel presentation on peace fro spiritual principles. 2008- Toronto HUB meeting of youth for World Spirit Youth Council and Interfaith Meeting at the University to develop peace through seeking. 2008- World Spirit Youth Council Retreat..Thailand…Dhammakaya …meditatin and then discussion of spirtual vlaues and activism 2007- Byakko Symphony of Prayers Gathering of 10,000 people and youth retreat at Mt. Fuji-WSYC to devlop a model for youth to follow in the futre and build a strucutre 2006-Youth Deepening Your Spirituality conference in Nepal 2006- for Goi Peace Foundation launching of World Spirit Youth Council in Japan and PEACE PROJECTS for building a New Civilization. 2006- Organized and developed Deepening Spirituality for youth leadership held in Nepal...and peace proejcts for Nepal..local grass-roots work. 2006- Coordinator of WSF-Asia in Ujjain under the direction of Sri Saidas Baba-youth from India and Nepal learnign of their rights and repsonsibilites for peace activism and local projects. 2006- WSYC…Founding Coordinator-Arosa as well as Japan 2005- The World Spirit Forum and youth presentations and meeting Wisdom COuncil to create arena for activism for chnage 2004- World Spirit Forum and World Spirit Youth Council in Arosa
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PROGRESS: Has your organization seen progress toward a culture of peace and nonviolence in your domain of action and in your constituency during the second half of the Decade? |
Developing now a Handbook of new models that stand for a CUlture of Peace and Non-violence...to reach out to other youth and inspire them as well as create a youth social technology site for interaction on CoP.
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OBSTACLES: Has your organization faced any obstacles to implementing the culture of peace and nonviolence? If so, what were they?
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time and energy and money..naturally...and keeping the TORCH lit always..
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PLANS: What new engagements are planned by your organization in the short, medium and long term to promote a culture of peace and nonviolence?
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2010 plans extend into structuring and building the trunk of this tree so this is visible to other youth and inviting for more to come this way.
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GLOBAL MOVEMENT: How do you think the culture of peace and nonviolence could be strengthened and supported at the world level??
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We need to defne a collective project that unites us as a credible visible action.. for a Culture of Peace and Non-violence.
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