CODEPINK, Women for Peace
Central Oregon chapter of national organization advocating for international nonviolent conflict resolution, www.codepinkalert.org.
Human Dignity Advocates of Crook County (HDA)
promotes equal rights for all people and works within the community for social, economic and environmental justice. HDA meets monthly with free programs open to the public designed to raise awareness regarding progressive ideas and issues. Email or call Kathleen Paterno at 541-548-5131.
Old Stone Church, Bend, OR
Building consciour community through education, spirituality and music.
Check out their mission and many activities at Old Stone Church.
Peace Alliance Campaign for a Department of Peace
David Hazen, Oregon State Coordinator
www.thepeacealliance.org Or www.dopcampaign.org
Email David
541.343.2109
"We all have a Department of Peace within us.
When we evoke that vision in others, our cultural story changes, instantly."
Peace Bridge of Bend, http://www.abridgetopeace.org/
John Schwecten of Peace Bridges, Inc. and others have campaigned and won a proclamation by the City Council of Bend, Oregon to dedicate the Portland Avenue bridge as the "Peace Bridge of Bend." The formal dedication took place on September 20, 2009.
Rural Organizing Project (ROP), http://www.rop.org/
is a statewide organization of locally-based groups that work to create communities accountable to a standard of human dignity: the belief in the equal worth of all people, the need for equal access to justice, and the right to self-determination. Their mission is to strengthen the skills, resources, and vision of primary leadership in local autonomous human dignity groups around the state with a goal of keeping such groups a vibrant source for a just democracy.
Search for Peace Film Festival and Art Exhibit, www.searchforpeaceart.org
A Portland based film festival and art exhibit open to the public. Artists are invited to submit their work.
Regional, National and International Resources Creating a Culture of Peace
Future Leaders For Peace works with young people to develop leadership and interpersonal skills. Its programs and presentations address the subjects of honesty, good communication and listening skills, objective and empathetic decision making, and goal setting. Check out their inspiring work at Future Leaders for Peace.
Kids for Peace cultivates every child's innate ability to foster peace through cross-cultural experiences and hands-on arts, service and environmental projects. Visit their website.
Kids for Peace Pledge
I pledge to use my words to speak in a kind way.
I pledge to help others as I go throughout my day.
I pledge to care for our earth with my healing heart and hands.
I pledge to respect people in each and every land.
I pledge to join together as we unite the big and small.
I pledge to do my part to create peace for one and all.
Pennies for Peace, http://www.penniesforpeace.org/
An international service-learning program with tens of thousands of participants around the globe. Pennies for Peace gives you the tools to open your world and empower communities through education in Pakistan and Afghanistan! See also the work of Greg Mortensen, author of Three Cups of Tea, who builds schools in Pakistan and Afghanistan. For more information on the program in Central Oregon, Email Sasha.
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