MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
 
Monday, Sept. 15 - 
Sunday, September 21 
 
Peace Day Philly  - What Can YOU Do?
Peace Day Philly - What Can YOU Do?
 
Participate in PDP 2014 by
- Offering or collaborating on a peace activity/program 
and/or
- Helping us spread the word about Peace Day/ U.N. Intl. Day of Peace
  
Add YOUR organizations name and link to 2014
 
 
Schools, educational programs worldwide will observe  
Peace Day on Fri., Sept. 19
NOW is the time to encourage schools and educators to participate!

FIND ACTION IDEAS HERE:


"What we do every day really does make a difference......"
- Dr. Jane Goodall, UN Messenger of Peace
Founder, Roots & Shoots 
 
Jane Goodall: A Birthday Tribute
Jane Goodall: 80th Birthday Tribute

ARTICLE: 


 
"Every day, at least $4.4 BILLION are being spent on the military worldwide- while humanity continues to suffer from poverty, hunger, disease & unmet human needs."
 
Action for Disarmament - 
10 Things You Can Do
UN Messenger of Peace Michael Douglas 
speaks 4/15 at a special United Nations event


SPOTLIGHT: 
Philly Peacebuilders
Here are just a few of many entities building peace 
in Philly communities. 
 
 
PhillyRising coordinates the actions of City Agencies to help neighbors realize their vision for community through sustainable, responsive and cost effective solutions.



PUC are a group of young change agents in N. Philly, building relationships 
with local communities in order to develop urban landscapes sustainably from the ground up.


Among other activities, the Commission works to resolve neighborhood conflicts, mediate disputes, prevents intergroup tension and promote understanding among diverse populations. 
 


JOIN US! 
Peace Day Philly Gathering
Thursday, April 24 
3:00-5:00pm 
1906 S. Rittenhouse Sq., C. City 
LOGO NO TAG
Please join us  as we work together to define specific PDP 2014 activities! You are welcome to bring and share info on upcoming peace programs.   
TO RSVP by 4/22,  
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UPCOMING PEACE EVENTS
 
 
Tues. April 22-
EARTH DAY!
9:00am - 6:00pm 
 
1400 N. Frazer St., W. Philly 
For Flier, 
CLICK HERE
   
Sat., April 26, 8:30am-4pm
Arcadia University
"Peace Building from the Ground Up" Professional Exchange
LEARN MORE HERE 

 

Sunday, April 27, 3-6pm

  

May 12-14th 
"The Cost of Violence" National Conference Mothers In Charge
LEARN MORE  HERE
 
Sun, May 18, 1-4pm 
ADL's "Walk Against Hate"

 

 

 
Local Peacebuilding Training
  
Educator training on topics like:
-- Promoting Resilience/Creating a Positive School Climate
-- Understanding and Supporting Anxious Students
 

The Youth Promise Act would bring locally controlled funds to organizations engaged in anti-violence efforts with youth to cities nationwide.
Youth PROMISE Act - Anthony Kiedis, Flea, Joaquin Phoenix, Rep. Bobby Scott
Youth PROMISE Act VIDEO
LEARN MORE/ SUPPORT THIS LEGISLATION

 
TAKE ACTION - Earth Day Network
 


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 What Can YOU Do for Peace Sept. 15 - 21?