PeacePage
This is your page … our page.
PeacePage.
It’s a collaboration by nonprofit groups and individuals from every continent, including Antarctica. The one-minute animated video below explains what our page offers. Please explore, contribute, comment – and be inspired.
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“When you’ve seen beyond yourself
Then you may find peace of mind is waiting there.
And the time will come when you see we’re all one.”
George Harrison, “Within You, Without You”
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ASIA
"A Joyful Talent"
A pause and a smile on a busy day for one woman in Ghorahi village. Dang district, Nepal. September 2011
Submitted by Bidya Bajracharya from GMIN in Kathmandu, Nepal
"Finding Common Ground, Every Week"
Israeli and Palestinian doctors examine patients in the medically underserved Palestinian village of Izbat Al-Jarad
Submitted by Rachel Bergstein from Physicans for Human Rights – Israel in Tel Aviv, Israel
http://www.phr.org.il/default.asp?PageID=161
EUROPE
"Sharing A Laugh"
The road ends in front of their shop — and Tibet is a two day walk from here. Paro, Bhutan, May 2011.
Submitted by Tim Bedford from the Global School Partnership for Sustainability in Oulu, Finland
http://www.timothybedford.com/oulu-kathmandu-sustainable-development-schools-project
ANTARCTICA
"'Bike To Work Day' Togetherness At The End Of The Earth"
U.S. Antarctic Program participants go toughing out the cold together on bicycles. McMurdo Station, Antarctica. June, 2011
Submitted by Elaine Hood from the U.S. Antarctic Program
AFRICA
"Extending A Hand"
An Egyptian woman gets some help from a younger countryman on a desert journey. Dahab, South Sinai, Egypt, July 2011.
Submitted by Sandra Nasr from the Egyptian Association for Educational Resources in Cairo, Egypt.
SOUTH AMERICA
"Connecting With Painted Faces"
Teaching through laughter and play at a daycare center. Brasilia, Brazil, September 2011.
Submitted by Rex Thomas from Therapists Without Borders (affiliated with Doctors Without Borders) in Brasilia, Brazil.
http://www.terapeutassemfronteiras.org.br/
AUSTRALIA/OCEANIA
"Together, Breaking Bread"
Gathering for a cause, a women’s luncheon raises funds for the Children’s Hospital at Westmead. Sydney, Australia, November 2009.
Submitted by Ferial Youakim from Mums on a Mission in Sydney, Australia.
NORTH AMERICA
"Feeling The Love"
A visitor to the Lorikeet section at Butterfly World. Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States, July 2011
Submitted by Robert Spencer Knotts from the Humanity Project in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States.
http://www.thehumanityproject.com
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GlobalCitizens
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"At The Temple"
Traditional Buddhist prayers and offerings among the visitors. Shanghai, China, April 2011.
Submitted by Nicholas Barran in Los Angeles, California, United States.
- “A Glimpse Into The Future”
Each mourner carries their own reaction away from a funeral. Igliauka, Lithuania, June 2010.
Submitted by Feliksa Barran in Los Angeles, California, United States.
"Waiting For Company"
Each morning and afternoon, she waits on her bench to chat with any passersby. Le Bourg, France, May 2011.
Submitted by Joanne Jurgle in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States.
"Ready For Lunch"
This bag of rice will help to feed the family at the mid-day meal. Palawan Island, Philippines, April 2011
Submitted by Zarre Ferragi in Sao Paola, Brazil.
"Finding Warmth"
A research team stops long enough to record the moment. Lake Fryxell Camp, McMurdo Dry Valleys, Antarctica, December 201o
Submitted by Dr. Christine Foreman, Montana State University
"Trusting Embrace"
Savoring a summer day with a friend. Velencefurdo, Hungary, August 2010
Submitted by Zsuzsanna Kelemen in Budapest, Hungary.
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Come back soon! We’ll be adding to our PeacePage regularly!
(Nonprofit groups as well as individuals anywhere in the world are welcome to join PeacePage. Just go to this website’s Contact page and email us.)
Animation and logo by Rodrigo Seiji Himoro: http://www.designaocubo.com.br
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What an inspiring and meaningful page!!! Thank you for connecting us with such remote places and remind us of the humanity that we all share … “We are all one” and the more we believe that statement, the better humans we will be and of course a more peaceful world will be built!!
Thank you, Gabriela, for your lovely and thoughtful comment! It is much appreciated …
This is a fun and beautiful site. I LOVE exploring other countries and meeting the humans that make up the cultures. Keep up the good work. But what do you mean by “sustainable?” That sounds a bit like depopulation planning or something. It’s a red flag word, I’m sure you know.
Hi Annita — Thanks for your kind comments. But I’m not sure where the Humanity Project has used the word sustainable … Can you tell me the page — or is it in a comment by the public, perhaps? Please keep visiting our site and leaving comments. We appreciate it! Warm wishes, Bob Knotts, Founder & President
wonderful pictures and wonderful site:) keep up the good work!
Thank you, Natasha, for taking the time to add such a nice comment. We’re pleased that you found us and hope you’ll visit again whenever you can — and feel free to add any thoughts or comments you may have. We look forward to hearing from you! Warm regards, Bob Knotts, Founder & President
PS — BTW, we didn’t realize you were among the contributors too! Thanks for the great photo!
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