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Sara Sweningsen
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Sara Sweningsen's Groups
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A WiserEarth Palestine-I…
5 members
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Conflict Transformation
16 members
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Global Youth Connection
108 members
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Women for a Change
59 members
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GLOBAL PEACE MOVEMENT
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Undergraduate Peace and human rights/ conflict analysis etc programs
Hello all! I have completed 70 credits towards my BA so far and am hoping to study abroad in Haifa, Israel for the school year of 2010/2011. I would like to do this through an American university an…
Started Dec. 6, 2009
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This is an an incredible compilation of resources and materials- thank you! I would love to see information on undergraduate studies in the field as well though, so that those staring the studies early may complete the undergraduate studies in order…
Hello all!
I have completed 70 credits towards my BA so far and am hoping to study abroad in Haifa, Israel for the school year of 2010/2011. I would like to do this through an American university and when I finish the year at Haifa International Un…
This WiserEarth.org group hosts under documented NGO groups, people and organization in the region devoted to peace building and non violent conflict resolution.
Conflict Transformation is a relatively new approach to peacebuilding. This group is a setting for sharing experiences, resources and current debates in the field.
This is an open group aiming to connect youth from all over the world who are especially involved or want to involve in Development, Peace building and conflict transformation process.
The Women for a Change International Foundation brings together women who help with women in need.
The aim is to establish peace, justice, equality and fairness through a massive public voice. Connect humanity in one singularity primarily through education. Tolerance needs to be practiced.
A place for serious and respectful discussion of the Israel-Palestine conflict, with a focus on concrete ways to make a positive difference
This group supports community college faculty and administrators who are teaching about peace, conflict, and security issues in community colleges. Others interested in assisting community colleges are also invited to join.
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- Please feel free to provide a short bio about yourself or the work of your organization (no more than 3 paragraphs)
- I am an American citizen who is currently working towards a BA in Peace and Justice studies, which I will follow up with an MA in Peace and Conflict Management, as they call it. I have spend time in both Israel and Palestine, and it is my goal to return to the region and put down some roots by living there and working in the region of Palestine educating, protecting, using nonviolent means, etc
I am also very passionate about sustainability, global warming, human rights, the death penalty, world poverty, world water crisis, organic farming, among other things.
- Please list the countries and/or regions in which you (or your organization) have direct and significant expertise
- Palestine/Israel
- What is your current country of residence (or location of your organization)?
- United States
- What is your current job (and organization) and/or where and what field are you studying?
- Peace and Justice Major
- How many years professional experience do you have ?
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- At 1:06pm on December 13, 2009,
Dan Moody said…
- Thank you for your passion and commitment To peace!
Global Peace Partners is a forum for any peace worker
from around the globe to post blogs, photos, video clips
of thier work and insights of thier nation.
The purpose of this forum is to reach out and respect
those who may not share the same religion, the same race,
the same nationality, the same politics and the same culture
and yet seek peace!
One of our long term goals and hopes is that College and
University Students might reach outside their comfort zones
and learn from you and gain new perspectives.
If you should wish to contribute your insights go to
http://www.themoodygroup.org and scroll down to
Global Peace…
Blessings, Dan Moody
- At 7:35pm on November 8, 2009,
David J. Smith said…
- Sara -
If you want to find out about graduate programs and career issues, why don't you email me directly at dsmith@usip.org. I can share with you some ideas.
David
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Events
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UPEACE Extended Deadline Application
February 17, 2010 at 6pm to March 15, 2010 at 12pm – UPEACE Campus, Costa Rica
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trainingcourse Peacebuilding and Local Governance
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Bologna, Italy Symposium on Conflict Prevention, Resolution, and Reconciliation
June 19, 2010 to July 17, 2010 – Johns Hopkins SAIS Bologna Center
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Training for Urban Planning Practitioners: Managing Conflicts and Urban Development in Multiethnic Communities
June 20, 2010 at 6pm to June 26, 2010 at 7pm – European Youth Center
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The Fetzer Institute just published this document that may be of interest to all of Conflict Transformation practitioners.Community Resilience: A Cross-Cultural Study: Revitalizing Community Within and Across Boundaries
In December, 2008, the Compa…
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