Peace Direct is delighted to congratulate Asha on being awarded the Clinton Global Citizen Award
Archive: September 2009
Clinton Global Citizen award for peacebuilding work in Somalia
24 September 2009Peace Direct seeks Head of Communications.
22 September 2009*** The deadline for applications has now passed. We are no longer accepting applications for this post.*** Are you looking for a new challenge? Peace Direct finds and funds incredibly inspiring and committed people, some of whom are risking their lives to carry out work that will bring peace to communities ripped apart by conflict [...]
YAPE curbs violence in Nepal
11 September 2009A recent outbreak of violence in the district of Kavre could have led to devasting consequences, as a dispute over a motorbike quickly spread to involve the entire town, leading to violent repercussions from Maoist armed forces. However following death threats from Maoist officials, those threatened approached YAPE’s representative Bhoraj and asked for his help. [...]
Voluntary demobilisation in Butembo
03 September 2009Whilst I gave my radio broadcast a boy waited outside. He was around 20 years old and he was bare-chested with soaking wet clothes and a shaved head. I was nervous to approach this stranger, but I did so and this was the story he told me:
Peace Direct USA
03 September 2009We are seeking a group of individuals with appropriate experience and enthusiasm to help us establish Peace Direct USA. Find out more: http://www.peacedirect.org/wp-content/uploads/peace-direct-seeks-us-founding-board.pdf If you might be able to help us, please email Carolyn@peacedirect.org with a few lines about yourself and what you would hope to contribute. Please feel free to call me on the [...]
