Certificate program: Human rights, local violence, and citizen security...
The American Friends Service Committee (AFSC), together with the Fundación Henry Dunant, is now accepting registrations for a certificate program that will be held May 25-Nov. 29, 2013, with...
View ArticleImplementing local peace networks to reduce urban insecurity
In Haiti and Guatemala, implementing local peace networks is one way that organizations are working to reduce urban insecurity. AFSC convened practitioners to discuss their experiences with this...
View ArticleImmigrant Right's E-Newsletter for March and April 2012!
AFSC North Carolina Immigrant Rights ProgramMarch/April 2012 - E-NEWSLETTER: The NC Immigrant Rights Program Monthly E-Newsletter serves as a vehicle for Quaker allies and recent immigrant/refugee...
View ArticleYoung People and Police in Latin America
In Latin America AFSC is working with the police and young people to reform how these two parties interact with one another to reduce the level of violince and conflict.
View ArticleA Peace Bus to Address Gang Violence in Guatemala
AFSC's Peace Bus in Guatemala travels around the city to provide urban youth with a "safe space" to receive counseling and learn conflict resolution skills.
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The Problem of Urban Violence in Latin America
AFSC's Jorge Laffitte talks about the violence that has gripped Latin American countries like Brazil and Mexico.
View ArticlePeace truck in Guatemala
AFSC's Peace Truck in Guatemala travels around the city to provide urban youth with a "safe space" to receive counseling and learn conflict resolution skills.
View ArticleMining, Violence, and Resistance in Guatemala
Tuesday, April 5, 2011 - 12:55pm“Mining and Violence in Guatemala: Indigenous Women Resist” will be the subject of a speech and video presentation with Victoria Cumes Jochola, of the Guatemalan...
View ArticleMining, Violence, and Resistance in Guatemala
Monday, April 4, 2011 - 6:30pm“Mining and Violence in Guatemala: Indigenous Women Resist” will be the subject of a speech and video presentation with Victoria Cumes Jochola, of the Guatemalan women’s...
View ArticleLocal peace network handbook
Reflection and action guide for reducing local violenceThis handbook is a tool to help community leaders implement urban peace-building programs.The lessons here are particularly relevant to contested...
View ArticleJugglers, muralists bring peace to Guatemala City streets
Photo/video essay Candles Peace exchangeBalancingGroup activityGroup photoLaughing during group activityVigilOutsidePresentationsTrust buildingBasketball courtGroup outsideIn Guatemala, younger...
View ArticleRescuing public spaces in Guatemala City
teaser for rescuing public spaces Preview(s) with caption In the township of "La Paz" in an area of Guatemala City bordering on a landfill, a network of young people called "Young Leaders Peace...
View ArticleBreakdancing for peace
Add Tag: Podcast (blog, audio) or Slideshow (story) Carlos Garcia in Guatemala Preview(s) with caption Carlos Ricardo Garcia Cobo, 22, was for years written off by his neighbors based on negative...
View ArticleA dream of peace
Add Tag: Podcast (blog, audio) or Slideshow (story) Young man in Guatemala City's El Limón neighborhoodThe goal is not easy: turning areas with high rates of violence into peaceful areas—transforming...
View ArticleCommunity involvement improves life in Guatemala City
Add Tag: Podcast (blog, audio) or Slideshow (story) Local peace network in Guatemala City Preview(s) with caption Living in the biggest settlement in Central America usually means living in dangerous...
View ArticleCelebrating instead of criminalizing youth
More than 200 people from different parts of Villa Nueva participated in an artistic festival on International Youth Day, expressing their talents through stilting, juggling, batucada, graffiti, break...
View ArticleIn the face of violence, young women in Guatemala build peaceful alternatives
Ericka Chutan, 17, is a member of the local peace network in Ciudad Real, a Guatemala City community with high levels of violence.Ericka cites a culture of violence as a factor contributing to recent...
View ArticleMetamorphosis
LPN CamporeeYoung people from Guatamala City gather for the "Practicing Values for Peace" camporee, where they develope their leadsership skills and discuss how to build peace in their...
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Guatemala project builds peace, repairs the social fabric
Residents of one community in Guatemala City have transformed a dangerous, abandoned lot into a multi-purpose space that’s bringing people together and helping to make the neighborhood safer.With...
View ArticleToward Peace and Justice, June 2015
Guatemala mural In Guatemala City, young people lead the way to peace in their communities. In Guatemala City, young people lead the way to peace in their communities. Content Add Tag: Podcast (blog,...
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