Peaceforce Oregon is a member of the United States Nonviolent Peaceforce Chapter Association (USNPCA). Through our membership in USNPCA our chapter is a constituted Member Organization of the Nonviolent Peaceforce. This association allows our chapter members to participate and be a voting member of NP on such important items as long-term organizational plans and the approval and changes to the Nonviolent Peaceforce's by-laws. Our mission is to support the important work being done by Nonviolent Peaceforce by offering training, outreach, fundraising and community for those dedicated to nonviolence.
Nonviolent Adventures - Speaking Peace
Submitted by tshofner on Fri, 09/26/2008 - 03:34.
Thursday October 30th we’ll explore a new language, a language that takes back that power, the language of Nonviolence.
This workshop is based on the work and experience of Marshall Rosenberg and Portland’s own “seriously pissed off granny” Bonnie Tinker.
This workshop is FREE - but donations are greatly appreciated
When: October 30th 7-9pm
Where: Spirit Feathers
7704 SE 13th Ave.
Portland, Oregon 97202
Info: ( tshofner )@( gmail.com ) remove() and spaces
phone/text: 503-816-4826
Earth Charter - Climate Change Summit
Submitted by tshofner on Fri, 09/26/2008 - 15:45.Climate Change Community Summits are being held in cities all over on October 11.
We will learn about climate change--just how scary is it? And we'll discuss what we can do in our community.
The Earth Charter provides an ethical framework embracing the environment, economic and social justice, democracy, nonviolence and peace.
It helps us understand that we are part of the global community, and each of us can (and must) do our part to create a peaceful, just, sustainable world.
Please join us Saturday October 11, 2008 9:30am-1:00pm
Update from Mindanao, 22 August 2008
Submitted by tshofner on Mon, 08/25/2008 - 18:56.22 August 2008
Mindanao
Mel Duncan
Accompanying the Internally Displaced People (IDPs) in Mindanao
Submitted by tshofner on Mon, 08/25/2008 - 18:54.August 21, 2008
On August 8, a commander of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) occupied 20 barangays (communities) in the North Cotabato province of Mindanao. Three days earlier the official signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) which would have expanded areas in the autonomous Moro region was blocked by a temporary restraining order issued by the Philippine Supreme Court. The MOA had been negotiated by the Government of the Philippines (GRP) and the MILF for about three years.
NVP one of two NGOs still working in Mindanao
Submitted by tshofner on Mon, 08/18/2008 - 18:39.As this news report says, the Nonviolent Peaceforce is one of only two NGOs
still working in the Mindanao area to help civilians.
Thousands flee war zones in North Cotabato; fighting now in 4 towns
Romy Elusfa and Sittie Sundang /MindaNews
Tuesday, 12 August 2008 00:02
COTABATO CITY (MindaNews/11 August) -- At least 4,000 families have been forced
to leave their homes and farmlands due to renewed hostilities in the towns of
Midsayap, Aleosan and Pigcawayan, North Cotabato between government forces and
the Moro Islamic Liberation Front.
Nonviolent Peaceforce Executive Director, Mel Duncan, on Chicago Public Radio
Submitted by tshofner on Thu, 07/17/2008 - 21:02.Nonviolent Peaceforce Executive Director, Mel Duncan, speaks about creating a civilian nonviolent peaceforce on Chicago Public Radio. Click here to go to the Chicago Public Radio website and listen to Mel along with Ann Frisch, a former Nonviolent Peaceforce - Guatemala field team member.
Nonviolent Peaceforce shares overview with UN Member States
Submitted by tshofner on Thu, 07/17/2008 - 20:56.UNITED NATIONS (July 7, 2008) – Members of Nonviolent Peaceforce last month made an historic presentation here to members of the United Nations outlining the political, economic and social impact of unarmed civilian peacekeeping practices.
Nonviolent Peaceforce (www.nvpf.org) is an unarmed, professional peacekeeping force composed of trained civilians who not only work to establish dialogue among conflicting groups, but also incorporate innovative strategies to ensure lasting peace. It is the world’s only paid and trained unarmed civilian peacekeeping force.
Interview with Atif Hameed on American Public Radio - July 3rd
Submitted by tshofner on Thu, 07/17/2008 - 20:44.On July 3rd, American Public Radio aired an interview with Atif Hameed of Nonviolent Peaceforce -Philippines project. Click on this link to go their website and download the MP3 to hear the 30-minute story. His story is interesting and uplifting. He discusses the strategies used in helping retrieve 26 children abducted by the Tamil Tigers.
6th Annual 24 Hour Interfaith Chant for Peace
Submitted by tshofner on Wed, 07/16/2008 - 21:22.In this time of religion based violent conflict, people of diverse faith chanting together is a profound act of peace.
At Great Vow Zen Monastery’s annual 24-HOUR INTERFAITH CHANT FOR PEACE, on August 1 -2, from 6 PM Friday to 6 PM Saturday, chanters from many diverse religious traditions - Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Baha’i, Sikh, Buddhist and more - will lead 24-hours of continual chanting, providing opportunity for people of different faiths to enter sacred space together.
Getting There
By Car
Building Cultures of Peace - PJSA Conference at PSU
Submitted by tshofner on Wed, 07/09/2008 - 18:08.The Peace and Justice Studies Association (PJSA) is pleased to announce that its annual conference will be hosted at Portland State University (and in collaboration with the Peace and Conflict Studies Consortium) from September 11-14, 2008 at Portland State University in Portland, Oregon.


