Comments for Culture of Peace Initiative (CPI) http://cultureofpeace.org/cpi_projects_blog Sat, 31 Jul 2010 23:15:46 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 Comment on Message for 100-day countdown to International Day of Peace by Sarah Seigel http://cultureofpeace.org/cpi_projects_blog/message-for-100-day-countdown-to-international-day-of-peace/comment-page-1#comment-2319 Sarah Seigel Wed, 21 Jul 2010 21:22:45 +0000 http://internationaldayofpeace.org/news_and_updates/?p=295#comment-2319 The purpose of The International Day of Peace resonates perfectly with that of the International Council of 13 Indigenous Grandmothers. A film about these wise women elders titled "For the Next 7 Generations" was completed in September 2009 and since then has been circulating throughout the United States and Canada. We have been encouraging fans of the film and of the Grandmothers to organize screenings on The International Day of Peace. Here is a brief Synopsis of the film. Visit our website to find out more! For the Next 7 Generations documents the momentous journey of 13 Indigenous Grandmothers, as they travel around the globe to promote world peace and share their indigenous ways of healing. Originating from all four corners, these 13 wise women elders, shamans and medicine women, first came together in 2004 at a historic gathering in Upstate New York. Motivated by their concern for our planet, they decided to form an alliance: The International Council of 13 Indigenous Grandmothers. The film begins at their first gathering follows them to the Amazon rainforest, the mountains of Mexico, throughout North America, and to Dharamsala, India, for a private meeting with the Dalai Lama. Facing a world in crisis, the Grandmothers share with us their visions of healing and a call for change now, before it’s too late. Through their teachings, they are lighting a way to a peaceful, sustainable planet. The purpose of The International Day of Peace resonates perfectly with that of the International Council of 13 Indigenous Grandmothers. A film about these wise women elders titled “For the Next 7 Generations” was completed in September 2009 and since then has been circulating throughout the United States and Canada. We have been encouraging fans of the film and of the Grandmothers to organize screenings on The International Day of Peace.

Here is a brief Synopsis of the film. Visit our website to find out more!

For the Next 7 Generations documents the momentous journey of 13 Indigenous Grandmothers, as they travel around the globe to promote world peace and share their indigenous ways of healing. Originating from all four corners, these 13 wise women elders, shamans and medicine women, first came together in 2004 at a historic gathering in Upstate New York. Motivated by their concern for our planet, they decided to form an alliance: The International Council of 13 Indigenous Grandmothers. The film begins at their first gathering follows them to the Amazon rainforest, the mountains of Mexico, throughout North America, and to Dharamsala, India, for a private meeting with the Dalai Lama. Facing a world in crisis, the Grandmothers share with us their visions of healing and a call for change now, before it’s too late. Through their teachings, they are lighting a way to a peaceful, sustainable planet.

]]> Comment on Celebration Earth Peace Gathering: Okinawa 1 April to 21 September, 2009 by Bulgaristan http://cultureofpeace.org/cpi_projects_blog/celebration-earth-okinawa-1-april-to-21-september-2009/comment-page-1#comment-2256 Bulgaristan Wed, 23 Jun 2010 10:09:05 +0000 http://cultureofpeace.org/cpi_projects_blog/?p=115#comment-2256 Hi Mohamed: Thanks for your message, if you want to participate in Celebrtaion Earth check out our community website for information, and if you like join and lets see how we can work together. Hi Mohamed: Thanks for your message, if you want to participate in Celebrtaion Earth check out our community website for information, and if you like join and lets see how we can work together.

]]> Comment on Join us for the 100 Day Countdown to Peace Day 2010! by Roxanne Bradley http://cultureofpeace.org/cpi_projects_blog/join-us-for-the-100-day-countdown-to-peace-day-2010/comment-page-1#comment-2233 Roxanne Bradley Wed, 16 Jun 2010 14:23:53 +0000 http://cultureofpeace.org/cpi_projects_blog/?p=285#comment-2233 East Spartanburg Rotary partnering with University of South Carolina Upstate to join in on the 100 days to countdown for International Day of Peace. East Spartanburg Rotary and USC Upstate will once again collaborate in hosting their 2nd Annual International Day of Peace Symposium at the University on September 21, 2010. East Spartanburg Rotary partnering with University of South Carolina Upstate to join in on the 100 days to countdown for International Day of Peace. East Spartanburg Rotary and USC Upstate will once again collaborate in hosting their 2nd Annual International Day of Peace Symposium at the University on September 21, 2010.

]]> Comment on Join us for the 100 Day Countdown to Peace Day 2010! by Sungho Kang http://cultureofpeace.org/cpi_projects_blog/join-us-for-the-100-day-countdown-to-peace-day-2010/comment-page-1#comment-2228 Sungho Kang Mon, 14 Jun 2010 17:24:40 +0000 http://cultureofpeace.org/cpi_projects_blog/?p=285#comment-2228 I would appreciate it if you would let me know of the theme of 2010 International Day of Peace designated by the UN. I would appreciate it if you would let me know of the theme of 2010 International Day of Peace designated by the UN.

]]> Comment on Join us for the 100 Day Countdown to Peace Day 2010! by marline pinto http://cultureofpeace.org/cpi_projects_blog/join-us-for-the-100-day-countdown-to-peace-day-2010/comment-page-1#comment-2188 marline pinto Tue, 01 Jun 2010 13:46:23 +0000 http://cultureofpeace.org/cpi_projects_blog/?p=285#comment-2188 May peace reign in every heart, every home, every region and nation, in the whole world. my contribution is prayer daily, fighing for simple every day rights of people around me, encoraging patience and tolerence. making known the good in different cultures, traditions, ethnic groups, enabling respect for the different. i walk with other groups with hope, love and peace in my heart even amidst the anguish i feel when innocents are targeted. May peace reign in every heart, every home, every region and nation, in the whole world. my contribution is prayer daily, fighing for simple every day rights of people around me, encoraging patience and tolerence. making known the good in different cultures, traditions, ethnic groups, enabling respect for the different.
i walk with other groups with hope, love and peace in my heart even amidst the anguish i feel when innocents are targeted.

]]> Comment on Join us for the 100 Day Countdown to Peace Day 2010! by joan mckniff http://cultureofpeace.org/cpi_projects_blog/join-us-for-the-100-day-countdown-to-peace-day-2010/comment-page-1#comment-2187 joan mckniff Tue, 01 Jun 2010 04:37:51 +0000 http://cultureofpeace.org/cpi_projects_blog/?p=285#comment-2187 I want to be involved. Joan McKniff, retired diplomat I want to be involved. Joan McKniff, retired diplomat

]]> Comment on Peace Bells & Dream Trees by Jim Bresky http://cultureofpeace.org/cpi_projects_blog/peace-bells-dream-trees/comment-page-1#comment-2167 Jim Bresky Fri, 21 May 2010 01:53:36 +0000 http://internationaldayofpeace.org/news_and_updates/?p=173#comment-2167 I just found this!!! Thanks for your support and passing on the idea! God's peace! Jim B I just found this!!! Thanks for your support and passing on the idea!
God’s peace!
Jim B

]]> Comment on Playing Now: 1st ever 24 Hour Peace Day Broadcast by Global Health Progress Media Center » Playing Now: 1st ever 24 Hour Peace Day Broadcast http://cultureofpeace.org/cpi_projects_blog/playing-now-1st-ever-24-hour-peace-day-broadcast/comment-page-1#comment-1935 Global Health Progress Media Center » Playing Now: 1st ever 24 Hour Peace Day Broadcast Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:49:41 +0000 http://internationaldayofpeace.org/news_and_updates/?p=234#comment-1935 [...] Read the full release on the International Day of Peace site >> [...] [...] Read the full release on the International Day of Peace site >> [...]

]]> Comment on Share your Peace Day Experience with the UN and the World! by Sarah Williamson http://cultureofpeace.org/cpi_projects_blog/share-your-peace-day-experience-with-the-un-and-the-world/comment-page-1#comment-1870 Sarah Williamson Wed, 16 Dec 2009 16:43:39 +0000 http://internationaldayofpeace.org/news_and_updates/?p=247#comment-1870 Someone has probably already thought of this but here is a simple suggestion. The US finally has a President people around the world will listen to. Maybe he could use his pull with the other leaders of the world to unify this effort. Also, the selection of September 21 may be too close to the memory of September 11. What if the date was changed to January 1, New Year's day? It is already a holiday for most everyone and people might be more inclined to pause and reflect, pray, meditate or whatever brings peace to people as individuals. It will take everyone, collectively to heal our current conditions. It would also be a perfect way to start the year and have more participation. Someone has probably already thought of this but here is a simple suggestion. The US finally has a President people around the world will listen to. Maybe he could use his pull with the other leaders of the world to unify this effort.
Also, the selection of September 21 may be too close to the memory of September 11. What if the date was changed to January 1, New Year’s day? It is already a holiday for most everyone and people might be more inclined to pause and reflect, pray, meditate or whatever brings peace to people as individuals. It will take everyone, collectively to heal our current conditions. It would also be a perfect way to start the year and have more participation.

]]> Comment on Share your Peace Day Experience with the UN and the World! by Alpha KINGO http://cultureofpeace.org/cpi_projects_blog/share-your-peace-day-experience-with-the-un-and-the-world/comment-page-1#comment-1844 Alpha KINGO Wed, 09 Dec 2009 20:05:27 +0000 http://internationaldayofpeace.org/news_and_updates/?p=247#comment-1844 We advocate: Service:We provide service opportunities for personal transformation of relationships. Service For Peace ensures the most efficient and effective use of volunteers through preliminary community surveys determining and prioritizing community needs. We help communities organize meaningful service learning programs that promote local interests and build a culture of service. Peace: We bring together people of different cultures, faiths, ethnicities, nationalities, and generations so that they can find commonality and build friendship through working together for the common good. Peacemaking is not only a goal, but a PATH. This includes an internal dimension (internal sense of Peace) as well as the external aspects. Active cooperation, not tolerance alone, offers the real hope of peace. Our service projects are designed to lay the foundation of connectedness and offer a purpose of peace for the future. Learning: We provide training in the areas of leadership, community development and peace building. While programs and activities are a tangible part of Service For Peace programs, it is the lessons that are learned from the experience that are actually the major objective. Our outcome-driven programs allow us to offer self-agency opportunities as a result. Diversity From urban to suburban communities, Service For Peace promotes a greater understanding for all participants by breaking down barriers. By providing opportunities for diverse groups of volunteers and partners to work together to address the profound needs of others, we provide a relational base and natural forum for cooperation and friendship. Leadership: Service for Peace follows a collaborative leadership model in which different sectors, organizations and individuals work together to address community issues. We believe that communities need leaders who can help citizens face common problems and who are willing and able to work together with other organizations to fulfill a common agenda, and promote social change. Service For Peace works to develop leaders in all sectors of the community, including sectors that may normally be excluded from the decision making process, thus promoting valuable, fresh perspectives. Transformation: Our approach to peace can best be described as transformational. Rather than focusing on the immediate cause of the conflict, tension or alienation, this approach considers the situation very broadly. In many situations of tension or conflict, relationships are more important than immediate issues. Service For Peace takes note of those issues, but will also look at opportunities for increased respect and understanding. Community: Our transformational approach allows us to easily build relationships and maintain ongoing communications within a constituency base. Our service programs offer emotionally rewarding experiences for everyone involved, from volunteers to the community itself. Our goal is to ensure that the various projects fulfill a recognized and urgent need. Upon completion, we want to make sure that the results are positive and have a lasting impact on the community served. Partnership: Service For Peace continues to reach underserved populations by forming partnerships with agencies that serve such groups. At the same time, Service For Peace offers sustainable service opportunities for corporate sponsorships. To strengthen grass roots efforts Service For Peace provides technical support and assessment measuring positive community change and helping to build capacity and sustainability. ... All with a Global Peace Perspective We advocate:
Service:We provide service opportunities for personal transformation of relationships. Service For Peace ensures the most efficient and effective use of volunteers through preliminary community surveys determining and prioritizing community needs. We help communities organize meaningful service learning programs that promote local interests and build a culture of service.

Peace: We bring together people of different cultures, faiths, ethnicities, nationalities, and generations so that they can find commonality and build friendship through working together for the common good. Peacemaking is not only a goal, but a PATH. This includes an internal dimension (internal sense of Peace) as well as the external aspects. Active cooperation, not tolerance alone, offers the real hope of peace. Our service projects are designed to lay the foundation of connectedness and offer a purpose of peace for the future.

Learning: We provide training in the areas of leadership, community development and peace building. While programs and activities are a tangible part of Service For Peace programs, it is the lessons that are learned from the experience that are actually the major objective. Our outcome-driven programs allow us to offer self-agency opportunities as a result.
Diversity From urban to suburban communities, Service For Peace promotes a greater understanding for all participants by breaking down barriers. By providing opportunities for diverse groups of volunteers and partners to work together to address the profound needs of others, we provide a relational base and natural forum for cooperation and friendship.

Leadership: Service for Peace follows a collaborative leadership model in which different sectors, organizations and individuals work together to address community issues. We believe that communities need leaders who can help citizens face common problems and who are willing and able to work together with other organizations to fulfill a common agenda, and promote social change. Service For Peace works to develop leaders in all sectors of the community, including sectors that may normally be excluded from the decision making process, thus promoting valuable, fresh perspectives.

Transformation: Our approach to peace can best be described as transformational. Rather than focusing on the immediate cause of the conflict, tension or alienation, this approach considers the situation very broadly. In many situations of tension or conflict, relationships are more important than immediate issues. Service For Peace takes note of those issues, but will also look at opportunities for increased respect and understanding.

Community: Our transformational approach allows us to easily build relationships and maintain ongoing communications within a constituency base. Our service programs offer emotionally rewarding experiences for everyone involved, from volunteers to the community itself. Our goal is to ensure that the various projects fulfill a recognized and urgent need. Upon completion, we want to make sure that the results are positive and have a lasting impact on the community served.

Partnership: Service For Peace continues to reach underserved populations by forming partnerships with agencies that serve such groups. At the same time, Service For Peace offers sustainable service opportunities for corporate sponsorships. To strengthen grass roots efforts Service For Peace provides technical support and assessment measuring positive community change and helping to build capacity and sustainability.
… All with a Global Peace Perspective

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