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E-mail address of organization/institution
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info@cultureofpeace.org
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Website address of organization/institution
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http://cultureofpeace.org
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Telephone of organization/institution
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1-413-329-7517
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PRIORITIES: All of the organization's domains of culture of peace activity |
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TOP PRIORITY: The organization's most important culture of peace activity |
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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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see website
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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:
Alabama
Fairhope: Peace vigil with Peace themed signs.
Arizona
Ajo: The 6th annual Peace Day in Ajo was a 2 day community event attended by an estimated 900 people. It began with a free pancake breakfast. Murals decorated the town plaza while the community created Peace-themed chalk art. On the 21st, 200 marched in a colorful multicultural Peace Parade composed of origami cranes, giant peace dove puppets and cultural costumes. It was followed by cultural food vendors, dance troupes and live music.
Mesa: Peace service at Interfaith Unity Church which included a message by Dr. Eileen Borris whose international Peace work focuses on reconciling centuries old conflicts.
Phoenix: 2 day event which began with an opening by State Attorney General Terry Goddard, and included music from Charter Arts School, organized by a Community Collaborative for Peace Committee - more. The closing ceremony took place in Civic Park with drums, spoken word, songs and by honoring visual Peace artists. 250 attended the 3rd annual Peace Day at Metro Arts High School. Students planted Pinwheels for Peace, performed monologues, songs and poems for Peace. Hundreds at the Arizona Center participated in a “Flashmob dance about Peace” – more. 100 attended a sunrise ceremony, Native American blessing and yoga at Japanese Friendship Gardens – org: Az. Yoga Association. A Peace Visual Arts Exhibition was setup on the ASU campus downtown. Annual Peace Festival at El Oso Park, with theater, music and team games.
Tempe: Concert with activities for all ages, food, and artwork took place. Performance of memoirs of women who have served in the military. More.
Tucson: “Family Peace Day” at Nanini Library in Pima County organized by the Nanini Library Teen Advisory Board.
California
Alamo: Sufi centering dance, a shalom and earth meditation, Peace pole dedication and social time at San Ramon Valley United Methodist. Antioch: Open House for the Interfaith center and library. Arcata: Movie night in Founder’s Hall presented by HSU Georgraphy Society.
Berkeley: MLK Civic Center Park daylong event with moving and sitting meditation, yoga, video installations, green & wellness exhibits, music & spoken word, organized by Sit for Change. 11th annual “Run for Peace” & “New Peace Festival” featuring music, folk dance, kites and ethnic food at Cesar Chavez Park, organized by UN Association East Bay and Friends of World Food Programme. A symposium on “Building Global Peace" featuring Tom Miller, President of UNAUSA, and other distinguished speakers on Peace.
Cambria: “Peace Through Art” event, “Peace pie mandalas” and other crafts. More. A silent, meditative “Walk for Peace in Peace” on Main St.
Castro Valley: “Prayer for World Peace” and the inauguration of AYUDH Peace Garden, as a symbol of Peace with nature. Crockett: Opening of exhibit of “Gandhi, King and Ikedia” to connect their common themes and pivotal episodes which led them to help the common people.
Culver City: Screening of “Pray the Devil Back to ####” at Clayton Library, by Center Theatre Group. Cupertino: De Anza College’s main quad had speakers, music and guest performance by Kiwi.
Davis: Candlelight vigil in Central Park. Participating org: Unity of Davis. Escondido: PLUS (Peer Leaders Uniting Students), a group of Hidden Valley Middle School students, united the school through activities such as face painting and Peace bracelets. Fremont: Diverse interfaith group went to Holy Family Motherhouse to share prayers.
Grass Valley: 250 attended an ALL DAY Peace sing-a-thon from 10am to 7pm featuring many singers, performers and drummers at the Nevada County Peace Center.
Huntington Beach: Students at Golden West College experienced art, dance, movies, music and met non-profit representatives. Isla Vista: UCSB students and community had a late night vigil at the candlelit Chapel of St. Michael’s Church, with cider & sweets.
Los Angeles: CNVEP families enjoyed a picnic with non-competitive games, arts and crafts at Griffith Park Shane’s Inspiration Playground. 200+ attended an educational conference for parents who have children with disabilities. Campaign for Care distributed 300 kits with blankets, blankets, stationary and more, to the homeless children & adults.
Mill Valley: Maya the Peace Clown told passer-bys about Peace in the week up to Peace Day in downtown. Maya also hosted a class on inner peace & conflict techniques.
Oakland: 200+ attended “PURPLE Gala” (Prayer Unity Restoration Peace Love & Empowerment) featuring COPE Community Choir and a complimentary dinner. More. Oceanside: Screening of “Pray the Devil Back to ####” took place at City of Refuge Church.
Ojai: 500 attended “Living Peace in Ojai”, a 3 day event which included a parade, NVC workshop, Chalk4Peace, speeches, maskmaking, dances Dances of Universal Peace, Peace prayer service, “Day After Peace” screening and more. Oxnard: Concert in the tradition of the 60s and 70s at College Park.
Redlands: Montessori and Grove School had an assembly to share Peace thoughts, present a giant dove and sing the Peace song.
Sacramento: Teach Peace Foundation’s annual awards dinner to recognize Peacemakers.
San Clemente: 100+ attended a musical concert which included American Idol contestant Kai Kalama.
San Diego: Supporters of the Iranian community gathered at Balboa Park. 200 at UC San Diego attended its 3rd annual Day of Peace event with music, food vendors, Peace & Justice organizations, a Peace march and dove release. San Dimas: Event with videos, sharing & music hosted by Tzuchi Foundation.
San Francisco: An estimated 60,000 attended the 11th Annual Power to the Peaceful Festival (9/12) featuring Michael Franti, Alanis Morissette, international musicians, 200 exhibitors, vendors and speakers. Hundreds attended a Yoga and Brazilian Arts workshop. 300+ attended “Global Action Forum and Celebration: Empowering People to Create Solutions to Poverty”, joined by Michael Franti, CARE and other civic organizations who discussed topics ranging from girls’ education, climate change, hunger and food aid. Mediators Beyond Borders sponsored a presentation with Finding Common Ground Dispute Resolution Center on recognizing and responding to trauma of individuals and communities. Meat Free Movement held one of many “Peace begins on our Plate” events and petition drives about the role of a vegan diet in building Peace. Heartwalker Peace Project’s Peace Walk started at Justin Hermann Plaza, along a 3.5 mile route beginning at Justin Herman Plaza. A screening of “Pray the Devil Back to ####” took place in the Atrerra Condominium Building. “Age of Stupid” Film premier took place the night before the UN’s climate meeting (9/22).
San Luis Obispo: Gathering at The Creamery for music, drumming, singing, storytelling and a Santa Lucia School presentation of a Peace Book Tree with pledges.
San Mateo: Dialogue and modern communications workshop, co-sponsored by Jewish- Palestinian Living Room Dialogue of San Mateo at MLK Community Center.
San Rafael: A small group attended a live-food vegan potluck, organic gardening and Peace every day meditation.
Santa Barbara: Windermere Ranch event including: planting seeds for Peace, a Peacemaker meeting, tours of the ranch and picnic. Santa Monica: 1000+ attended the 7th annual “Day of Peace” festival at Santa Monica Pier organized by Jane Gooddall’s Root’s & Shoots organization - featuring music, entertainment, celebrity guests including LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and Pierce Brosnan, arts & crafts, pet adoptions, inspiring youth projects, environmental exhibits, food drive and parade with more than 80 giant Peace doves (25-foot wingspans) made with recycled materials. Roots & Shoots groups flew Peace doves all over the world!
Ventura: An estimated 3000 attended the 3rd “Peace Love Fun in the Sun” Music Festival, which included a hula hoop contest and Peace flag making. CPR had a candlelight vigil at the Peace Pole at a public peace garden,
Woodland Hills: 50 attended a vegan pizza party & watched “A Delicate Balance”.
Colorado
Aspen: 600 Aspen Middle School students created Pinwheels for Peace & sang. Boulder: Screening for “Pray the Devil Back to ####” and raised funds for Girls Education International in Liberia at Old Main Chapel.
Denver: Interfaith prayers & cultural performances with Peace nonprofits at St. Cajetans Event Center. Lafayette: Students at IB World School Centaurus High School had a sidewalk art contest on the theme “Global Peace”. Winner donated money to Heifer Project.
Montrose: A weekend of Peace events including a Pole ceremony, “Hands for Peace”, films and “Peace and Unity” dinner.
Connecticut
Newtown: Nearly 1100 students, faculty and staff formed a giant peace sign while spelling out “Peace” at Reed Intermediate School. The sign was taken with the assistance of Newtown Hook & Ladder Volunteer Fire company. There was a schoolwide event in the morning to mark the beginning of the school’s global unity theme. Nearby schools also participated.
Hartford: “Hope Out Loud” Peace & Arts Festival featuring music, dance, Peace groups & journalist Dahr Jamail. Peacemakers planted “columns of Light” near the Capitol Building – more. Many watched “Letters Home”- performance on US soldiers in Iraq & Afghanistan.
New Haven: Community building festival of entertainment, yoga, and kid’s activities at the UN/New Haven International Peace Garden. Putnam: Celebration in Rotary Park with music, prayers of all faiths and vendors.
District of Columbia
Various DC restaurants participated in organizing “World of Culture Salon” with music, movement, cultural speakers and entertaining guests. Busboys & Poets Bookstore/Restaurant: Screening of “Soldiers of Peace”, organized by UN Association of National Capital Area. Proceeds benefited interfaith Peacebuilders. New South film room: Screening “Pray the Devil Back to ####” by Women’s & Gender Studies, African Studies, Georgetown Conflict Resolution, Center for Social Justice.
Florida
Aventura: 1000 at Aventura City of Excellence School focused on how art and culture build community and a foundation for Peace. Bartow: A small group brought signs related to Peace and stood along Ft. Blount Park sidewalk.
Cape Coral: A few hundred attended the 2nd annual “Peace Day in the Park” with music, dances, artisans, hula-hooping, vendors, food, a raffle, and canned goods collection. Coral Gables: Ponce de Leon Middle School held its 2nd annual Peace Parade.
Coral Springs: At the International Peace Garden, there was a walk and drum circle for Peace, and children from local schools made Pinwheels for Peace with music. At NW Regional Library, there was a talk show style conversation about Peace. At Royal Palm Christian Church, there was an interfaith gathering to reflect and pray for Peace.
Englewood: Musical event with poetry, dance, drumming & crystal bowls.
Fort Lauderdale-Davie: Hal Pepinsky was welcomed as the main speaker at an event by the Students Coalition for Human Rights.
Homestead: Community festival with food, music, entertainment and “Children’s Multicultural Choir-deep South Dade”. More. Jacksonville: 2009 Meditation-A-Thon took place at Memorial Park in Riverside.
Miami: Forum and telecast in Spanish to promote Peace and the environment. More. A screening of “Invisible Children” was hosted by PressitOn.
New Smyrna Beach: Peace and art event with many interfaith leaders speaking. Local folksinger led songs of Peace. Organizations: Volusia Peace Center, United Church of Christ.
North Palm Beach: Gathering of Peace and Peace Pole dedication.
Orlando: Week-long Global Peace Film Festival, including panel discussions at Rollins College. A Street Fair & 2nd Annual Internatonal Pet Parade took place at Baldwin Park. UN Association UCF and students met outside the Student Union for Peace Day.
Ormund Beach: Peace walk at Central Park followed by a dedication of a giant labyrinth.
Palm Harbor: Drumming for Peace, candle lighting & great invocation at Oak Trail Books.
Pinellas Counties: Candle lightings at any beach at sunset for a Peace Vigil.
Saint Petersburg: Drum Circle for Peace at Lakewood United Church of Christ.
Sarasota: Drumming and meditation for Peace at Turtle Beach, including presentation of Peace Pole with 500 prayers & visions attached, to be presented to UN in 2010. More. Screening and discussion of “Pray the Devil Back to ####” at USF. Peace Picnic to honor community elders who have dedicated themselves to Peace at Church of the Trinity.
St. Augustine: Candle lighting and walk through Peace Labyrinth at United Church of Christ. Tampa: Screening and discussion of “Pray the Devil Back to ####” at USF.
Winter Springs: Candle lighting and Peace Service at Unity Spiritual Life Center. Candle lighting ceremony with Wings of Peace.
Georgia
Augusta: Peace Labyrinth ceremony, art workshops, food booths, kids games, acting and music at Unitarian Universalist Church. 100+ attended. Decatur: Two screenings of “Pray the Devil Back to ####” by Georgia Peace and Georgia for Democracy.
Hawaii
Honokaa: 3rd annual “Parade and Festival for the UN Day of Peace”. This 2 day event culminated with a parade of a “moving stage” of eclectic island performers, musicians, dancers and more! Events also included a “Sustainability in the Schools” forum, Organizations: Peace Committee, Victory Over Violence. 1500+ attended. * “World Peace Effect Music Festival” at Kalani Oceanside Retreat at Pahoa.
Honolulu: Montessori Community School participated in “Sing Peace Around the World” with Montessori schools around the globe. Peace Ceremony at State Capitol Rotunda with keynote speaker Betty Williams, 1976 Nobel Peace Prize winner & candle lighting. Kilauea: March for peace with Kaua’i Pacific School students, & giant human Peace sign.
Waimanalo: 30 families from 5 countries at Weinberg Village Waimanalo, a transitional housing program for homeless families, participated in their first annual “Village Peace Day” to address inter-cultural conflicts. Cultures represented included Hawaiian, Micronesian, Tongan, Samoan, Mexican, Peruvian and “local”. Included potluck, cultural dances and songs, and story-telling. As each person arrived, they received a necklace with a rainbow colored Peace symbol. Children prepared a big Peace symbol using painted handprints.
Idaho
Coeur d’Alene: Screening of “The Day After Peace” at the library. Idaho Falls: Songs, poetry, art and meditation at Unitarian Universalist’s Peace Garden.
Illinois
Chicago: World Peace Flag ceremony with Consuls & students, speakers including Ron Huberman (CEO of Chicago schools), world music and cultural performances at Daly Plaza, organized by Chicago Build the Peace Committee (Photo: Walter Turn) Madero Middle School students chalked a collaborative & symbolic path to Peace.
Flossmoor: “Peace: How do we get there?” conference on Peace-building & conflict resolution skills, organized by Generations 4 Peace.
Geneva: Stories, meditation, knitting, reading of casualties, movie, discussion & speaker Kathy Kelly on “Eyewitness to War, Witness to Peace” at Unitarian Universalist Society.
Glen View: Students at Glenbrook S. High School signed petition for Peace and invited GBS community involved in Peace activities to share their messages.
Hillside: Students at West High School planted Pinwheels for Peace as part of global stand for “Whirled Peace”.
Mount Prospect: Peace walk, crafts, games, music & interfaith service at South Church.
Naperville: Students at Brookdale Elementary recited Peace quotes and sang Peace songs.
Rockford: Cultural celebration of music, dance, activities for kids at Peace Plaza.
Springfield: Interfaith service at Third Presbyterian Church. Troy: Pinwheels for Peace displayed in front of the library.
Indiana
Fort Wayne: Interfaith candlelight vigil and prayer service. 3rd graders made Pinwheels for Peace while singing St. Francis’ song of Peace, wore Peace tags.
Notre Dame: Screening of “Pray the Devil Back to ####” at St. Mary’s College. Valparaiso: Lunch and screening of “Peacemakers: Palestinians & Jews Together at Camp”, Peace Day cookout, poetry at Valparaiso University.
Wichita: Poetry Slam and Socratic café followed by balloon release.
Kentucky
Louisville: Prayer service for Peace at Presbyterian Church Headquarters.
Louisiana
New Orleans: “World Peace Day” was celebrated in the State Capitol Building Rotunda for the opening of “The Gandhi,
King, Ikeda: A Legacy of Building Peace Exhibit”. There was a Peace Walk with songs to St. Louis Cathedral, for discussion of Peace.
On 1 October, there was a forum at Southern University Campus in Baton Rouge on “What World Peace Means to You”. Organized by “Louisiana World Peace Day” committee.
Massachusetts
Beverly: Peace Day meditation, Peace walk, poems with Heartlight Peace Ministries.
Concord: Peace vigil with poems and music. More. Granby: 6th grade class at Granby School made Pinwheels for Peace to display at the school entrance.
Menemsha: Pond Walk for Peace through Menemha Pond and creeks.
North Chelmsford: Keystone Montessori and families created Peace murals for MURAMID display in Egypt, which is organized by international Art Miles Project.
North Dartmouth: Mike Cambra of “Mission to Liberia” spoke about his first-hand experience in the needs of the Liberian people.
Rockport: 3rd annual Peace Day Festival at Milbrook Meadow with music, dance, puppets.
Salem: Music by Maggi Dalton, presentation of Champion of Peace award at Salem State.
South Hadley: S. Hadley High School wore Peace themed items & sold Peace themed baked goods.
Waltham: Students trained students in nonviolence at Brandeis University. Org: Student Peace Alliance.
Watertown: Free workshop for Immigration workers by Public Conversations Project & Mediators Beyond Borders.
Weston: Concert for Peace with diverse Chinese performers, and story telling.
Boston: Peace Day was celebrated for the 4th year at Boston City Hall. The event included a moment of silence and City Council resolution honoring the UN IDP. World Peace Prayer representative Penny Joy Snider-Light wrote and offered a prayer for world peace.
Maine
Brewer: Students at Brewer High School planted Pinwheels for Peace.
Swan’s Island: Middle school students organized games for lower grade students.
Maryland
Baltimore: Art, music and conversation about Peace studies at Peace Study Center.
College Park: Screening of “Pray the Devil Back to ####” at University of Maryland by Beyond the Classroom. Columbia: Peace Day celebration at Christ Memorial Presbyterian Church.
Gaithersburg: Jefferson Montessori School sang for “Sing Peace Around the World” project.
Indian Head: “In the Name of Peace” celebration with Peace poetry, Peace Pole and Peace education at Indian Head Senior Center.
Michigan
Ann Arbor: Military veterans and associates gathered at Veterans Park for dialogue.
Bridgman: Students at F.C. Reed Middle School planted Pinwheels for Peace.
Canton: Plymouth Canton Montessori School sang “Sing Peace Around the World”, (see video).
Detroit: Swords into Plowshares Peace Center and Gallery hosted an event with Peace themed readings and a drumming circle. Farmington Hills: Seminar, meditation and potluck with Institute for Individual and World Peace founder, Dr. John-Roger.
Grand Rapids: Thousands of Peace flags were made as part of their ARTPRIZE project called PeaceonEarth, PeacebyPiece
Lansing: Interfaith celebration at Central United Methodist Church.
Livonia: Discussion with Dr. Sharif Abdullah on his book “Creating a World that Works for All”, with music, videos, poetry.
Monroe: Yoga for Peace, with proceeds donated to local domestic violence shelter.
South Lyon: Presentation from a representative of Food for the Poor, Inc., and Peace prayers at St. Joseph Parish
Minnesota
Edina: UN Association of Minnesota hosted a Peace Day event for Iran, featuring Congressman Keith Ellison, at Shepherd of the Hills Church. It included Persian food, a screening and discussion of “Iran: Yesterday and Today”, speakers on Iran and the UN’s role.
Minneapolis: Premier screening of “Civilian Unarmed Peacekeeping: Building a Nonviolent Peaceforce” with filmmaker and two Peacekeepers from the field, organized by Nonviolent Peaceforce. Workshop on inner Peace with IIWP.
Oakdale: Screening of “Narrow Path”, Peace Pole ceremony and prayer.
Shoreview: Peace Pole and Peace Garden dedication next to Peace Labyrinth at N. Oaks Peace United Methodist Church.
Missouri
Columbia: Musical reader’s theater style presentation called “Stone Soup: a story, a recipe for transformation” to facilitate effective communication.
Kansas City: Dharma School children performed a play at Rime Center. St. Louis: Peace & End the War Vigil with s’mores at steps of College Church. Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet participated.
Mississippi
Perkinston: Peace rally, Peacebuilding discussion & fun at Gulf Coast Community College.
Montana
Florence: Students at Florence High School wore white for Peace.
New Hampshire
Claremont: Peace Pole dedicated by Family School Connections and children.
Exeter: Peace Day Exeter festival with food, music, activities, speakers on Peace & sustainability.
Winchester: Prayer service for Peace & education about Peace Day at United Church of Winchester.
New Jersey
Branchburg: Workshop on finding inner Peace with IIWP
Lakehurst: Meditation for global Peace.
Neptune: Drumming, songs, prayer flags and Peace Pole planting at Unity Church BTS. Newark: Global Mala NJ and 30 other Yoga studios had Yoga sessions to focus on Peace.
Princeton: Meeting of Princeton Friends for prayers for Peace with potluck, discussion on Middle East peacemaking.
Somerville: Peace celebration with speakers and prayer groups with many interfaith leaders and local artists.
Teaenck: Fairleigh Dickinson’s 2nd annual Peace Day celebration.
New Mexico
Albuquerque: “Peace is a verb!” celebration with music, food, and Peace education organized by Project PeacePal and Four Corners Roots & Shoots. Presentation from long-time Mexican educator Dr. Perea, at Fergussen Library, sponsored by Ambassadors for Peace Association of NM.
New York
Astoria: Peace Day event at A.R.R.O.W Community Center with after-school kids.
Brooklyn: Event with art, music, yoga, herbal flu preventatives, BBQ, massage – organized by Be Wild Woman, Walt Shamel Community Garden, Global Mala Project and Art for Arts. International Feast followed by songs and prayers for Peace.
Buffalo: Rally with speakers, musical performances, refugee groups and balloon release with Buffalo for Africa.
Glens Falls: Mayors of Glens Falls and Lake George sign as members of global Mayors for Peace Initiative. Pinwheels for Peace displayed.
Harlem: The NDUNGA structure was on display at State Office to address violence and discrimination against women, and rape as warfare. Hempstead: Candle light vigil for Peace with speakers, music at Hempstead Fire Station field.
Ithaca: Music, dancing, singing, Peace ceremony at DeWitt Park, co-sponsors include: Level Green Institute & Land of Dawes.
New York City, United Nations: UN messengers of Peace and peace organizations around the world participated in a series of Peace events and ceremonies. UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon focused this year’s Peace Day on underscoring the importance of nuclear disarmament during the 100 day “WMD We Must Disarm” campaign to raise awareness of weapons of mass destruction. The UN events included the annual ringing of the Peace Bell, a release of doves, World Flag Ceremony, a round-table discussion forum on nuclear disarmament, non-proliferation and peace. Winners of the WMD video competition were shown to UN officials and were part of a Brussels screening.
New York City (continhed): Peace concert at Carnegie Hall supported by Davis Projects for Peace, with proceeds donated to Jezreel Valley Music Center in Israel. Concert for Peace with diverse Chinese performers at Manhattan Center, by Tzuchi Foundation. 500+ attended Symposium on Reducing Racial Disproportionality in Child Warfare with People’s Institute for Survival and Beyond Undoing Racism Workshop. Readings, meditation & petitions at All Saints Church. Screening of “Pray the Devil Back to ####” at School of Visual Arts Theatre.
Poughkeepsie: Musical performances and vigil for Peace, part of Peace Week at Vassar College sponsored by Women’s Studies Program.
Riverdale: Screening of “The Day After Peace” at Manhattan College with Peace and Peace Studies program and pizza.
Rochester: Screening of “Pray the Devil Back to ####” with UN Association of Rochester and former judge & member of Assoc. for Empowerment of Women in Liberia.
Rockville Centre: YogaKids planted Pinwheels for Peace at St. Marks Church.
Saratoga Springs: Community Peace and Justice Fair with booths, performances, vendors. Suffern: Students at Suffern Middle School participated in a teleconference with another school an dedicated a Peace Pole.
Troy: Day long event by Troy Peace including a Peace walk, music, meditation, reiki, yoga, art activities for children, and presentation on “the labyrinth” as symbol of our journey to our own center.
Woodstock: Multi-faith teachings on Peace by different religions including Buddhism, Hinduism, Zoroastrian and Pax Christi including a Sufi musical performance - proceeds went to UNICEF for Iraqi children affected by war. More.
Nevada
Henderson: SpiritDove made packets of seeds in a “Seeds of Peace” project.
Las Vegas: Screening of “The Day After Peace” with pizza and salad buffet.
Reno: Annual Peace Fair at Winglield Park with community agencies, nonprofits and entertainment.
North Carolina
Boone: Peace parade in downtown Boone featuring giant puppets, with Elkland Art Center and ASU college students. Members from surrounding rural communities marched down the main street, which was lined with World Peace flags. There were “bellydancers for Peace” and an auction for Peace.
Columbus: Peace themed yoga and radio show via Adawehi Institute’s Jackie Woods.
Durham: Multicultural, high energy Zumba dancing and presentation about Lebanon by author of “Orphans of War”, Bearta Powell. Proceeds went to SOS Children’s village of Lebanon.
Hendersonville: Gathering at Peace Pole at City Hall to read about Peace.
Lake Junaluska: 2 Day Interfaith Peace conference
Mooresville: Students at Mt. Mourne IB Candidate School declared Sep. 21 – Hippie Day and wore their best hippie attire.
Warrenton: Peace Walk & vigil at Warren County Recreation Complex with entertainment.
Wilmington: Family event hosted by Grandmothers for Peace, with Peace readings, music.
Winston Salem: Peace proclamation, songs of Peace from local school choruses. Elsewhere the spiritual community planned Peace events for their city and had an interfaith service with songs and readings. Wake Forest University’s T.R.E.E. House created tie-dye t-shirts for students. Salem College had a lunchtime Peace Pause, reading and choir song.
Ohio
Canton: 300 students at Arts Academy at Summit participated in “Peace Statement Art”.
Cincinnati: Youth met at Fountain Square and marched to Underground Railroad Freedom center to attend program on Peace and nonviolence. Secular education and interfaith, multicultural prayer service and celebration for Peace at Presentation Ministries Center.
Columbus: Screening of “The Day After Peace” with door prizes, sponsored by Imani Works. Interfaith Service for Peace co-sponsored by Interfaith Association of Central Ohio, Spiritual Assemlby of Baha’is.
Parma: Talk on Peace and Conflict Resolution by Naomi Tutu at Cuyahoga Community College.
Oklahoma
Oklahoma City: Outdoor meditation session for inner Peace.
Oregon
Ashland: Hundreds gathered at Ashland Public Library for a Peace Wall unveiling and musical performance. The wall was created to replace Ashland’s Peace Fence which was destroyed in 2008 by vandals. The new wall is composed of over 200 unique panels. Participating organizations included Ashland Fabrication, Ashland’s Peace Choir and Youth Ensemble & PB-TBL 21 (Peacebuilding Triple-Bottom-Line in 21st century).
Bend: Dedication of Peace Bridge of Bend at Pacific Park.
Corvallis: 4th annual Corvallis Pinwheels for Int. Peace Day, with proclamations, singing and parading around Benton County Courthouse lawn. 1st annual Corvallis Peace Fair with intercultural music, dance, art, games, exhibits and parade. Fair goers were invited to wear clothing that represented their native country of culture.
Portland: Children are given candles to light for each continent, followed by Peace songs and tree planting. More. Pinwheels for Peace are arranged in a tree shape, with music, storytelling and speakers with Franciscan Montessori Earth School. Presentation on “Creating Peace with Empathy and Understanding” with Ambassadors for Peace Association of Oregon at Center for Intercultural Organizing.
Prineville: A small group held signs, made a Peace circle, shared Peace quotes.
Silverton: Cross ceremony for Peace by Silver Falls Yoga.
Pennsylvania
Allentown: Screening of “Pray the Devil Back to ####” with distinguished panelists.
Glenside: Peace vigil, with “Declaration of Intent” to foster Peace, refreshments and fellowship at St. Peter’s Episcopal.
Lansdowne: Students at Lansdowne Friends School led a celebration of sharing what they have learned, created a giant Peace dove and Pinwheels for Peace.
Philadelphia: PreK and K classes at Friends Select School paired with 6th/8th graders to read Peace poetry and plant handpainted rocks for Peace at a park.
Pittsburgh North Hills: 100 attended a Peace picnic at North Park Point Grove with music & entertainment for the whole family, a children’s Peace play and art & essay contest awards.
Stevens: An Anabaptist Worship Service for Peace took place at East Cocalico Church of the Brethren.
Swarthmore: A small presentation and discussion about prisoners in Iran, including Baha’i and others persecuted and imprisoned for their beliefs, at Swarthmore Borough Hall.
Swissvale: Angel’s Place had children creating PinWheels for Peace for the front yard of their child-care facilities.
Wilmington: Elementary Workshop Montessori met at their Peace Pole to sing “Light a Candle for Peace” with schools around the world.
Wyomissing: Wyomissing Church of the Brethren held a Peace Pole dedication ceremony in recognition of International Day of Prayer for Peace, in collaboration with Boy Scout Troop 538.
Rhode Island
Kingston: Hundreds attended Peace and nonviolence activities at the quadrangle at the University of Rhode Island in collaboration with the International Peace Initiative, Student Nonviolence Involvement Committee, Center for Nonviolence & Peace Studies and the Multicultural Center.
Providence: An afternoon of singers, dancers and storytellers representing the cultures of Rhode Island at Burnside Park. Organized by Peace Flag Project.
South Carolina
Charleston: 2nd Annual Charleston Peace One Day festival at Brittlebank Park, with art, music, dance, food, poetry and soccer. An estimated 1000 attended. “Charleston Peace One Day” is a nonprofit dedicated to localizing Peace Day around the Charleston and South Carolina area.
Cheraw: “Time Out for Peace” event held at Centennial Park, with guest speakers and musicians.
Columbia: International Groups Dance Performances, music, children singing and international food at “Building Peace – Bridging the Gaps” at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. Columbia: An event with international Dance Groups and food, arts and crafts at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Hall. Students at Benedict College held an Expo full of art and culture, a Peace parade and “Pennies for Peace”.
Galivants Ferry: Aynor Middle School participated in activities across all subjects, and sang “Let There be Peace on Earth.”
Greenville: Film screening and discussion of “Trade” at Coffee Underground by Stop Human Trafficking Meetup.
South Dakota
Aberdeen: Open house for prayer at Red Rooster Coffee and interfaith gathering at Native American Cultural Center and Museum.
Tennessee
Franklin: Global Mala for Peace for the whole family, hosted by Half Moon Studio. Knoxville: Family picnic and chalk graffiti hosted by CISV Smoky Mountain at World’s Fair Park.
Memphis: Walk along Mississipi River while singing “Give Peace a Chance” at Tom Lee Park.
Texas
Abilene: 24 hour vigil for Peace hosted by McMurry University Chapel, followed by a weekly Peace celebration. Arlington: A small group had a group meditation and poems.
Austin: Silent procession from City Hall to Congress Street Bridge organized by Coke Pink Austin to honor lives lost in Iraq and Afghanistan. Group meditation and dialogue about stewarding Peace.
Belton: Music, art & poetry with proceeds going to Children’s Advocacy Center of Central Texas.
Dallas: Annual luncheon, silent Auction, and music with Peace Makers Inc. A celebration with music, education, and meditation organized by Global Peace Project
Dallas: An event at Cathedral of Hope organized by Peace House Dallas, Dallas Peace Center, The Peace Project, Hope for Peace & Justice, and Resouding Harmony. Del Valle Elementary made Pinwheels for Peace, sang songs and unveiled the school’s Peace Pole hand-made by staff.
Midlothian: Global Mala Yoga, music and entertainment, green exhibitors, gardening, cooking classes and family fun at the Paws for Peace Festival. Piano: Peace event organized by Natural Path Meditation.
San Angelo: Interfaith celebration after 11 days of interfaith services (including Native American, Taoist, Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Jewish services).
Utah
Salt Lake City: The 4th annual “Imagine Peacefest” event took place at Library Plaza, and featured a “Peace Jam” concert, drum circle, peace meditation, a tabling area for local nonprofits, film screening and dynamic youth speaker who made a change. Participating organizations included: Blue Sky Institute, Roots & Shoots, People for Peace and Justice of Utah, Whatever You Imagine.
Virginia
Arlington: Event featuring World Children’s Choir, art, workshops, African drumming, dancing, singing and crafts for youth. Cape Charles: World Healing Institute had a potluck supper and Peace Pole dedication.
Charlottesville: Music, poetry and stories celebrating Peace. More. Falls Church: World’s Children Choir performed international folk songs, songs of hope and peace, classic European music, and audience sing-along with youth from the Washington, DC area.
Kilmarnock: Service with singing, prayers and Peace Pole dedication with screening of “The Power of Forgiveness”. More. Lancaster Court House: Youth from the Episcoal Church prayed for Peace and viewed maps of others praying, meditating and working for Peace. Students at Mullen Elementary planted Pinwheels for Peace. Norfolk: Annual Peace Day Interfaith service at Christ and St. Luke’s Church.
Richmond: Hundreds attended the Family Peace Festival. The Richmond Friends Meeting Hall met for a vigil, youth led a Peace hymm, and led an evening walk through the neighborhood with a candle or flashlight.
Virginia Beach: 2nd Annual UN Int. Day of Peace Soccer Tournament at the Sportsplex/National Training Center, part of “One Day One Goal” project. Celebration at VA Beach Central Library.
Winchester: 6/7/8th graders created Pinwheels for Peace.
Vermont
Lincoln: Day of yoga, sitting & walking meditation and poems for Peace at Metta Earth Institute.
Montpelier: Classroom discussions, readings, meditation, Peace Corps presentation and evening river walk.
Randolph: Screening of “Pray the Devil Back to ####”.
Washington
Bellingham: 6th Annual Peace Day event with music from Kulshan Chorus at First Congregational Church.
Seattle: 24 Hour vigil for Peace, traveling every 3 hours to a new church, beginning at University Methodist Temple, ending with a press conference at University Congregational UCC. Peace walk through Central District; carry signs for Peace and food for St. Mary’s food bank. Elsewhere, a celebration for Peace with meditation, song and dance, more. A decorated Vietnam veteran, Michael Gayler, held a 31 day fast for Peace in front of the Federal Building, with others supporting him for prayer or meditation for Peace. Hundreds gathered at Seattle Center International Fountain for a Peace Meditation,
Wisconsin
De Pere: Students at St. Norbert College celebrated with an international flag display, music and artists depicting Peace in front of Main Hall. Eau Clarie: German, French, Latin American and Hmong students participated in friendly games of soccer for Peace.
Eln Grove: Peace prayer service by a Peace Pole organized by School Sisters of Notre Dame.
Kenosha: Speakers including Sue Hollow and Dr. Joseph Mangi shared their stories that influenced their lives, more.
La Crosse: Silent candle observation for Peace, street Peace rally, drumming, and an open mic vigil.
Ontario: Echo Valley Hope concert including words of Peace by Prem Rawat, silent vigil and musical performances (Video).
Wausau: Girl scouts made Pinwheels for Peace.
Wauwatosa: Drumming circle for Peace at local park. 4th graders at Wilson Elementary created Pinwheels for Peace at school’s garden.
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Note: For actions in previous years, see the website.
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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? |
On a global level, reported events for the International Day of Peace continue to grow year after year (see the website listed above):
In the 2005 Report, 155 Peace Day events in 47 countries are presented.
The 2007 records show that: * We had 623 commitments across the world * 70 countries * 225 cities (outside of the USA) * 42 US states * An estimate of nearly 500,000 participants * An average of 500 people per event
2009 annual report listed 700+ events
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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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not reported
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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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The International Day of Peace is an annual event.
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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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