Rumors of Peace - Issue 3 2006 - Nonviolent Peaceforce
Rumors of Peace - Issue 3 2006 - Nonviolent Peaceforce
Rumors of Peace - Issue 3 2006 - Nonviolent Peaceforce
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<strong>Rumors</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peace</strong> • <strong>2006</strong> <strong>Issue</strong> 3<br />
<strong>Nonviolent</strong> <strong>Peace</strong>force<br />
425 Oak Grove<br />
Minneapolis, MN 55403, USA<br />
Tel 612 871 0005 / Fax 612 871 0006<br />
nonviolentpeaceforce.org<br />
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NONVIOLENT<br />
PEACEFORCE<br />
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Give the Gift <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peace</strong> on Earth!<br />
Support unarmed peacekeepers working to reduce violence<br />
around the world by giving beautifully-designed <strong>Peace</strong> Bonds this<br />
holiday season. <strong>Peace</strong> Bonds range from $10-$500 in price, and purchasing<br />
<strong>Peace</strong> Bonds is a great way to become directly involved in the<br />
work that NP does in the field.<br />
The six <strong>Peace</strong> Bonds, many designed by children, are beautiful;<br />
each comes with a Gift Description Page, which explains the work<br />
your donation supports. The purchase <strong>of</strong> a <strong>Peace</strong> Bond is fully tax<br />
deductible.<br />
This holiday season, log on to www.buypeacebonds.org and do all<br />
<strong>of</strong> your gift buying online! Or, call or write the NP Minnesota <strong>of</strong>fice to<br />
order <strong>Peace</strong> Bonds. For family, friends, community, teachers, or kids,<br />
<strong>Peace</strong> Bonds make perfect holiday gifts! <strong>Peace</strong> Bonds also make wonderful<br />
holiday cards, as we learned when a supporter recently ordered<br />
more than 400 to send this holiday season!<br />
To order <strong>Peace</strong> Bonds, log on to www.buypeacebonds.org or call<br />
612-871-0005. You may also write to <strong>Nonviolent</strong> <strong>Peace</strong>force, c/o <strong>Peace</strong><br />
Bonds, 425 Oak Grove Street, Minneapolis, MN 55403.<br />
$10 – 2 hours <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peace</strong><br />
Bringing People Together : Bringing<br />
people together in a neutral setting<br />
encourages mutual respect and<br />
understanding.<br />
$25 – The Space for <strong>Peace</strong><br />
The Heart <strong>of</strong> the Community : Our <strong>of</strong>fices<br />
in the heart <strong>of</strong> the community help demonstrate<br />
that we are not for one side or<br />
the other but the side <strong>of</strong> the people.<br />
$50 – A Day <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peace</strong><br />
Rumor Control : Rumor control can<br />
prevent unnecessary retaliation.<br />
$100 – 2 Days <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peace</strong><br />
Election Monitoring : International<br />
presence during elections empowers<br />
citizens to express their beliefs and<br />
ideals.<br />
$250 – 50 Hours <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peace</strong><br />
Safe Passages : Unarmed peacekeepers<br />
protect vulnerable refugees as they<br />
recover and rebuild.<br />
$500 – 100 Hours <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peace</strong><br />
No Child Should be a Soldier : Preventing<br />
children from recruitment<br />
into organized armed forces creates a<br />
better future for us all.<br />
Ela Gandhi, granddaughter <strong>of</strong><br />
Mahatma Gandhi, spoke about<br />
100 years <strong>of</strong> Satyagraha during<br />
the unveiling <strong>of</strong> the new <strong>Peace</strong><br />
Bond Designs. Photo by Greg<br />
Tarczynski.
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