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Project: Promoting a Culture of Peace

 
Country: Australia
Catagories: Society
Duration: January - December 2004
   

Objectives
Promoting Cultural Awareness, Peace and Harmony in the Community. Actioning the core aims BPW. Implementing the BPW International "A World of Peace" theme 2004. and "Peace in the Community ethics by Dr. Pat Harrison. Peace with yourself. in the family, in the community, in education , in business and in conflicts. "Peace will only come about when we accept each other as we are" Elvedina Bektasevic - Mentoring Student


Description
Promoting Peace and Harmony in the Global Community by implementing Peace Projects:

*Donated a house in the Global Peace Village
*Conducting a 12 months mentoring program for 16 studentsfrom diverse backgrounds
*Assisted in the development of Social Justice Projects in 4 school communities
*Candlelighting Ceremony - students participated as goodwill ambassadors and presented individual Peace Messages.

Provided caring support to families of refugee students and the community.

Results
Outcomes Achieved: "MADE A DIFFERENCE" Actioned the core values of BPW - Social Justice and Friendship. Awareness of Peace by community community leaders, BPW and school communities Leadership Mentoring program successfully completed and students given complementary BPW Keep in Touch Membership. "Peace is a precious gift which lies within our hearts. May we put that gift towards people and hope we never live in a world of violence and discrimination- Sasha

Contact information:
Telephone: 61 3 5278 8853
Telefax: 61 3 5278 8853
E-Mail: gtrifile@bigpond.net.au

 
 

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