International Newsletter: October 2014

WELCOME BACK EVENT

Six weeks after camps ended, over 250 K4P Jerusalem community members came back together for an evening of inspiration and a start to the new year.

On September 23rd, K4P Jerusalem Directors, Staff, and Steering Committee chairs welcomed the youth and families, shared upcoming opportunities (including a brand new parents' program), and showed a slideshow of the 7 summer camps that went on despite the increased violence this past summer. The K4P Seattle group debuted a trilingual version of the K4P chant: "Tired of the fighting, time to do the right thing..."

Thank you to everyone who made it out to this special evening.

It was a great kick-off to a year sure to be filled with many good things!

Read more about this fun-filled evening on the blog.

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STAFF RETREAT

It felt like a family reunion, full of hugs, kisses, shrieks, and camera flashes all around. After an intense summer of violence, tension, and uncertainty in Jerusalem, the K4P Jerusalem staff came together to appreciate one another and reflect. With lingering sadness due to several Palestinian team members not having permits to attend the celebratory event in Jerusalem, the staff made the best of it.

Everyone spoke. Dinner started to get cold, but there was too much to say.

"I wish I could change my last name to Kids4Peace...because it really feels like family."

-Montaser, a Muslim advisor from Hebron.

More photos and quotes on the blog.

IN THE PRESS

BOSTON: Christian Science Monitor

Peggy Stevens Brings Kids From Three Religions Together

SEATTLE: Huffington Post Impact Blog

Building a New Generation of Peacemakers

UPCOMING EVENTS

Vermont Chapter Gala

Sunday, November 9th, 4pm

Shelburne Farms Coach Barn

1611 Harbor Rd / Shelburne, VT 05482

Celebrate the Kids4Peace Vermont Community of Interfaith Peacemakers

Memories from Summer Camp
Speakers from Vermont and Jerusalem
Stories of Youth, Alums and Parents

Visit by Fr. Josh Thomas , Executive Director of Kids4Peace International

Refreshments will be served.

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GET INVOLVED

Work to end conflict. Inspire hope that peace is possible.

Join Our Team

K4P Jerusalem is seeking Faith Advisors, Facilitators, and Volunteers.

Click here for more info.

Apply to Become a Peacemaker

In Jerusalem, youth participate in a full six-year program of activities with their age cohort. In North America, chapters host similar programs for American participants, focusing on local interfaith challenges and the role of US youth as global citizens.

If you would like to learn more, contact your Chapter Leaders or email info@k4p.org. Camp applications for 12 year-olds coming later this fall.

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