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- Jul 2009Power to the Peaceful! LESS
- So says Michael Franti, musician, poet, film-maker... and inspired advocate for Peace.
By way of introduction: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01FE9cPXE3M
Peace Direct supporters Sophia Hill and Pete Yeo caught up MOREwith Michael and his band, Spearhead, after their recent gig in Shepherds Bush, London.
Michael Franti & Spearhead tour details: http://www.stayhuman.org/tourdates.php />
After leafleting the departing audience, Sophia and Pete were warmly welcomed to the after-show where they were able to introduce Michael and his team to the work of Peace Direct.
Michael is no sideline advocate for Peace. A few years ago he visited Iraq, Israel and Palestine to discover for himself the human cost of war - armed only with an acoustic guitar and a video camera.
Check out his film here: http://www.iknowimnotalone.com/ />
"Michael Franti is the most important artsist recording and touring today who has yet to reach the mass audience. The subjects he sings about are totally genuine and derived from personal experiences." Chris Blackwell, Founder, Palm Pictures, Island Records
Michael is also the inspiration behind the Power to the Peaceful festival held annually in September in San Francisco, his home town. Rumour has it there may be plans to hold a similar event in the UK in future years.
This year's festival details: http://www.powertothepeaceful.org/index.php
- Jun 2009Job Vacancy: Database and Supporters Assistant LESS
- Database and Supporter Assistant
Main Purpose
To assist the Individual Giving Manager in all his/her tasks, including gift processing and supporter care duties, and to maintain Peace Direct’s database of MOREpolitical and media contacts.
A. Database
You will maintain a Microsoft Access database of contacts ensuring all contacts are still relevant as well as researching like minded organisations to find appropriate new contacts. Target to establish a database of 3,000 contacts in the next twelve months.
B. Supporters
With support from the Individual Giving Manager you will be responsible for all day-to-day communication with Peace Direct’s supporters. You will process and fulfil all gifts on the Raisers Edge database, ensuring all payments are appropriately coded. You will deal with web submissions and all supporter enquiries and must be passionate about cultivating warm and transparent relationships with our donors.
C. Insight on Conflict
You will be responsible for uploading content about peacebuilders worldwide onto the Insight on Conflict website.
D. Administration
You will lead on all office administration tasks including answering the phones, sorting and dispatching the post and ordering stationery.
Person Specification
Computer savvy, with the ability to pick up new IT skills quickly
Excellent written and spoken English
Well organised, systematic and reliable
Extremely good attention to detail
Able to juggle competing priorities
Enthusiasm, desire to learn
Willingness to commit to work for 12 months
Remuneration
Full time: £14, 000 p.a.
Reports to
Individual Giving Manager
To apply
Please email your C.V and covering letter to susanna@peacedirect.org by Wednesday July 8th. Interviews to be held on Monday July 13th. You must be available to start by Monday 3rd August at the latest.
- Jun 2009Peace Direct’s summer tour: Volunteers needed! LESS
- Peace Direct is going on a tour of various festivals and events to promote our work this summer, and we’d love you to join us. Details are:
Event: London Pride
Location: MORECentral London
Date: 4th July
Event: Shoreditch Festival
Location: Shoreditch
Date: 19th July
Event: Croydon Summer Festival
Location: Croydon
Date: 2nd August
If you would like to come down and help man the stall, then we would love to hear from you. Get in touch via susanna@peacedirect.org!
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Jun 2009Truce 2020 showcase event LESS - This week, Truce 2020 (http://www.peacedirect.org/peacebuilders/truce/) held an special 'Breaking Boundaries' event to celebrate over two years of this groundbreaking project. 70 young people have now learned about mediation, conflict resolution and MOREprevention. They’ve shared that knowledge with their peers in schools and youth groups, taken part in national and international conferences and are going from strength to strength. Two Truce 2020 participants at the Breaking Boundaries event last night shared their thoughts on the night...
Andre Mpeke (Truce course 2), "I thought the event was great. It was a good opportunity to spread the word and I felt that it was also a good opportunity to reflect on the path I'be gone through, not just in regards to conflict resolution but in my life. It has reminded me of what I've learned, who I was then and who I am today".
Janine Francois (Truce course 4), "The event was a good chance to meet different peoples who have a say in decision making. We were able to inform them on the work we have done and the opportunities that are available to us as young people. It was a good way to show young people doing positive things and making changes"
