| Location |
Group Information |
Vigil Description |
Abuja |
Group name: Teachers Without Borders (Nigeria) Voice of Teache
Group size: 3 million
Contact person: Raphael Ogar Oko
Phone: 2348059964018
Website: www.teacherswithoutborders.org |
Awareness event
The Teachers Without Borders' "Voice of Teachers" radio show on Kapital FM 92.9, Abuja, Nigeria will be used to mobilize the over 3 million listeners to pray for peace in their homes
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Cameroon
Buea |
Group name: Nido di Speranza Cameroon
Group size: 10
Contact person: Helen Nalova Tonga
Phone: 0023799637068
Website: www.nidodisoeranza.org |
24-hour Community event
To inaugurate the day, Nido organised a mass at the St Anthony's catholic church Buea Town precided by Rev Father Moses Tazoh. Then we distributed small craft objects with symbol of peace the a football tournament and a trophe of 50000frs cfa.
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Congo, Dem Rep of
Kinshasa, Nord Kivu, Sud Kivu, Maniema, Province O |
Group name: Pastors for Peace - Artisan de Paix
Group size: 10000
Contact person: Reverend Dona Kabamba Kantolue
Phone: 00243899213145
Website: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pastorsforpeacerdcongo |
24-hour Community event
More activities
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Egypt
Cairo |
Group name: United Federation for Middle East Peace
Group size: 200
Contact person: Saly Kader
Phone: +1973-568-8384
Website: www.usfmep.org |
Awareness event
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Kenya
Nairobi |
Group name: World Hope Poets
Group size: 150
Contact person: Walter Keyombe
Phone: +254710442872
Website: www.worldpoetssociety.ning.com/profile/WalterKeyombe |
Awareness event
This is a great spiritual, gospel and peace messengers initiative, and it is especially for poets, actors,comedians, songwriters,singers,musicians, Lyrists and anyone else who write and sing from peace and a spiritual gospel perspective in celebrating the International Day Of Peace Vigil.
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Nigeria
Abuja |
Group name: Africa Unite Group
Group size: 20
Contact person: Abiodun OLADIMEJI
Phone: +249911012479
Website: http://groups.tigweb.org/Doyen |
Awareness event
We need Peace in Entire Africa. Peace must prevail.
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Nigeria
Ibadan |
Group name: ASETO Afrika
Group size:
Contact person: Jare Ajayi
Phone: 234 803 562 396
Website: |
Awareness event
Absence of Peace include war, terrorism, violence, suicide bombing, kidnapping etc. ASETO Afrika is examining these counter-peace elements to commemorate 2009 Peace Day as a prelude to the 2010 Planned Review of the United Nations General Assembly Resolution (A/RES/60/288): The Global Counter-Strategy
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Nigeria
Kano |
Group name: Peace Initiatitive Network
Group size: 2000
Contact person: Michael Femi Sodipo
Phone: +2347039078988
Website: www.peaceinitiativenetwork.org |
Less than 24-hour Community event
Awareness creation and sensitization to mark International Day of Peace in Kano Nigeria
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Nigeria
Kano |
Group name: Generations For Peace Club
Group size: 4500
Contact person: Michael Olufemi Sodipo
Phone: +2347039078988
Website: www.generationsforpeace.com |
24-hour Community event
To organize an awareness creation event to mark the International Day of Peace in Nigeria
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Nigeria
Lagos |
Group name: GLOBAL PEACE ALLIANCE(NIGERIA)
Group size: 250
Contact person: Pastor Julius Ayodele Oguntola
Phone: +8050547899
Website: |
Awareness event
We plan to mobilise people, organization and government.
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Nigeria
Owerri |
Group name: African Youth Development Foundation (AFRYDEF)
Group size: 25
Contact person: Hon. Remy Chukwunyere
Phone: +2348038702075
Website: www.afrydef.org |
Awareness event
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Sierra Leone
Freetown |
Group name: Comunity Health Evangelism Programme
Group size:
Contact person: Rev. Solomon Van Kanei
Phone: +232 76 865414
Website: na |
Less than 24-hour Community event
Sensitized communities in our zones of operation will observe this time as a time of reflection of periods of violence and the dawn of peace and wil praise God for peace and make a commitment for the promotion of those things that will promote lasting peace and prevent violent situations.
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Somalia
Mogadishu |
Group name: south and central journalists association (SOCJA)
Group size:
Contact person: Mohamed Nuxurkey
Phone: +25250463300
Website: www.wariyaha.com |
24-hour Interfaith observation
Somali southa and central journalists association SOCJA is to honor an iternational peace day to preise value of the peace as part of SOCJA's efort to resume peace in Somalia through fighting for freedom of expression and state of democracy.
SOCJA loves to comomerate and campaings for peace.
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Uganda
Kasese |
Group name: Luhwahwa Youth Developement Foundation (LUYODEFO)
Group size: 30
Contact person: Ms Biira Sylvia
Phone: +256-774-982746
Website: - |
Awareness event
Conduct public dialogue meetings with various child protection committees in East Bukonzo constituency on child labour and other abuse, being supported by radio spots to create regular alertness among the communities.
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| Location |
Group Information |
Vigil Description |
islamabad |
Group name: URI-CC Islamabad
Group size: 1000000
Contact person: Dr. Zahida Malik
Phone:
00923065466559
Website: www.uri.org
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Awareness event
uri-cc with 56ICAET has arranged IDPvigil awareness Programme in schools and colleges more then 1000000 students will participate on 21st Sep 2009 to built and grow URI Youth Wing Pakistan through out pakistan including kashmir
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Kabul |
Group name: HEWAD
Group size: 12
Contact person: Amanullah Nasrat
Phone:
0093799323920 /
Website: nil
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Awareness event
International Day of Peace (IDP)
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Quezon City |
Group name: Sailing for Peace
Group size: 1,000
Contact person: Ms. Zara Jane Juan
Phone:
632-439-6844 /
Website:
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Awareness event
Sailing for Peace continously inspire kids and adults through activities, workshops and exhibits to be firm in practicing the Golden Virtues daily as a way to contribute to Peace
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Afghanistan
Kabul |
Group name: Cooperation Center for Afghanistan (CCA)
Group size:
Contact person: Sayed Abdullah Ahmadi
Phone:
+93-(0)70029469
Website:
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24-hour Community event
we will organize several community events in most provinces of Afghanistan on 21st Sep. 2009.
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India
Balrampur, Mahua Bazar (U.P.) |
Group name: Avataran Moun Sadhana
Group size: 3000 in local area
Contact person: U. S. Srivastava
Phone:
9454112255
Website: www.mounsadhana.com
|
Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
6.30 p.m. to 6.45: World-good thinking, Retrospecting self deeds surrendering to God.
6.45 to 6.57: CONCH-BLOWING for health, peace & mass awakening.
6.57 to 7.05: Concentration on World-good ;Yoga ; Pranayam.
7.05 to 10 p.m.: Peace discourses.
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India
Coimbatore |
Group name: Sri Vidya Gnana Saba
Group size: 100
Contact person: Dr.Sri Jagannatha Swami
Phone:
9443342601
Website: www.spiritualmindpower.com
|
Less than 24-hour Community event
We are organizing a prayer and meditation session for global peace and harmony on 21st September 2009.
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India
Dahral Malkan, Jammu & Kashmir |
Group name: Attitude Change International, an NGO committed to
Group size: 1000
Contact person: M. Ashaq Raza
Phone:
+91-9797650636
Website: www.peaceandtolerance.ning.com
|
Awareness event
Peace rally followed by an invited talk on world Peace. Painting competition among children on this day.
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India
Delhi NCR |
Group name: AADITYA
Group size: 200+
Contact person: GopiKrishan Bali
Phone:
+091 9311492333
Website: http://peace.aaditya.org
|
Awareness event
Launching A Global Open Peace Initiative (PEACE Workbook cum Notebook), a tool for individuals to lead and live Ultimate Life (by attaining Inner-Peace WE Manifest Outer (Global) Peace)
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India
Gonda (U.P.) |
Group name: Avataran Moun Sadhana
Group size: 5000 in local area.
Contact person: U. S. Srivastava
Phone:
Mob. : 94541122
Website: www.mounsadhana.com
|
Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
Starts from 10.20 a.m.
1-10 minutes collective Conch-blowing .
2-One hour collective Silent
Meditation,then Sacrifice.
3-2 p.m. to 6 p.m. : Peace prayer ,
devotional songs , All Religion Meet.
4-6.30 p.m. onwards : Collective performing
Moun Sadhana ( Silent Spiritual
Practice )Then Satsang .
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India
Hathras |
Group name: Seksaria Sushila Devi Public School
Group size: 1000
Contact person: Mr. Amit Sehgal, Principal
Phone:
+91 (5722) 2322
Website: http://www.ssdpublicschool.com
|
Awareness event
The event consists of Proclamation, Participation of parents, government officials, and elite people. Lighting candles, garlanding flowers on the peace pole, spreading peace message in school campus through drawings or posters, singing of peace prayers, calling loudly for May Peace Prevail on Earth, framing a human chain of Peace Wheel.
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India
jhansi-Mauranipur (U.P). |
Group name: Avataran Moun Sadhana
Group size: 20000
Contact person: Viyogi Om
Phone:
05178262008
Website: www.mounsadhana.com
|
Less than 24-hour Community event
The Event: Silent Spiritual Meditation is observed collectively, everyday at a FIXED TIME , 6.50 p.m. to 7.05 p.m. followed by 12 minutes CONCH-BLOWING. From every religion/faith, doing to his own way, one , in MEDIATION OF A FIXED TIME, can have a HUMAN-MEET everyday.
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India
Mankapur(Gonda) , U.P. |
Group name: Avataran Moun Sadhana
Group size: 2000
Contact person: U. S. Srivastava
Phone:
9454112255
Website: www.mounsadhana.com
|
Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
1. 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.: Collective Peace-Prayers , songs , discourses.
2. 6.30 p.m. onwards: Collectively performing MOUN SADHANA cosisting self and world-good concentrating, Conch-blowing, Yoga, Pranayam.
12 minutes CONCH-BLOWING from 6.45 p.m. targets environmental hygiene, public health and mass awakening.
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India
Nagpur |
Group name: National Cpuncil of Churches in India
Group size: 13 Million
Contact person: R. Christopher Rajkumar
Phone:
+917122561464
Website: www.nccindia.in
|
There are several activites including the observation of Peace Sunday and Interfaith prayer meetings. Secondly we proposed to initiatie the 'cultivatiing culture of peace in Indian youn mind' will cover the younger generation in 3 years time.
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India
Raipur |
Group name: MyFM and Religion of Youth
Group size: 5000
Contact person: Dr Jawahar Surisetti
Phone:
9303277947
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Community event
Dr Jawahar Surisetti's Religion of youth and MyFM present The Peace Rock Concert at City Mall atrium where rock bands from various schools and colleges of Raipur will play songs of peace in the presence of 5000 youth.
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Indonesia
Jakarta |
Group name: GRUP KOORDINASI MALAM RENUNGAN PERDAMAIAN INDONESI
Group size: 20
Contact person: Aryawirawan Simauw
Phone:
Website:
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24-hour Interfaith observation
We will make Vigil around of the Indonesia, with initiative from local person, community, organization and corporation.
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Malaysia
KL |
Group name: United Federation for Middle East Peace
Group size: 50
Contact person: John Drick
Phone:
973-568-8384
Website: www.usfmep.org
|
Awareness event
|
Malaysia
KL |
Group name: INSaF, PLS, MIN, URI, FOMSO, MIYC, SCI
Group size: 150
Contact person: John Gurusamy, Stephen Nah
Phone:
6-012-609-7487,
Website: www.scimalaysia.org
|
Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
Multi Faith Prayers & 1-Min of Silence, at the Temple of Universal Spirit, PLS, Batu 6, Jln Puchong, KL at 10.00 am on the 21 Sept.
In line with our Hari Raya and festive season, an Open House refreshment will be provided after the above ceremony. All Welcomed.
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Malaysia
Taiping |
Group name: TPI, PfPM, Rotary, Lions, MIYC, SCI
Group size: 500
Contact person: Beh Yang Yoh
Phone:
019-550-3450
Website: www.scimalaysia.org
|
24-hour Community event
Location: Taiping Sentral - A 2 days Peace Awareness Exhibition 20,21st Sept - Seeds of Change + Quiz Competition, Peace Slogan Award, Peace Candle lighting, 1 moment of Silence & Cultural Exchange Performance. Join in..
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Nepal
Kathmandu |
Group name: Centre for women's Awareness and Development
Group size: 25
Contact person: Advocate Ms. Shashi Adhikary
Phone:
977014491172
Website:
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Awareness event
To generate mass Awareness among the general public on the special occasion of International day of peace.
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Other
Pavlodar |
Group name: Consultative Information Centre
Group size: 12
Contact person: Vladislav Okishev
Phone:
87182554512
Website:
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24-hour Community event
|
Pakistan
Islamabad |
Group name: Institute of Peace and Development (INSPAD)
Group size: 500
Contact person: Muhammad Tahir Tabassum
Phone:
0092 331 502616
Website: http:// www.inspad.org
|
Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
We will organize faith-base program /seminar on September 21, 2009 at Islamabad, Pakistan.
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Pakistan
Islamabad |
Group name: International Human Rights Observer(IHRO)
Group size: 500
Contact person: Dr. Khalid Pervaiz Sulehri
Phone:
+92-51-4430150
Website: www.ihro.org.pk
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Awareness event
Peace for Human Rights Peace for Development
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Pakistan
Rawalpindi |
Group name: IARF Pakistan - Rawalpindi
Group size: 700
Contact person: Rev.Pervaiz Kamran
Phone:
+923327500456,+
Website: www.iarfpakistan.com
|
Less than 24-hour Community event
IARF Pakistan (International Association for Religious Freedom) is committed member of IDVP International Day of Peace Vigil we will celebrate in Rawalpindi with the Rev.Pastor.Pervaiz Kamran with IARF in the leadership of Bishop.Dr.Jefferson Tasleem Ghauri founding President IARF Pakistan. http://picasaweb.google.com/iarfpakistan/IDPV2008IARFPakistan#slideshow
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Pakistan
Sargodha |
Group name: IARF Pakistan (International Association for Relig
Group size: 700
Contact person: Bishop.Dr.Jefferson Tasleem Ghauri
Phone:
+923327500456,+
Website: www.iarfpakistan.com
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24-hour Community event
IARF Pakistan (International Association for Religious Freedom) is committed member in Sargodha.we are committed for celebrating IDPV 2009 with IARF in the leadership of Bishop.Dr.Jefferson Tasleem Ghauri founding President IARF Pakistan. http://picasaweb.google.com/iarfpakistan/IDPV2008IARFPakistan#slideshow
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Philippines
General Santos City |
Group name: Notre Dame of Dadiangas University - Peace Educati
Group size: 100
Contact person: Sr. Gladella Enanoria, smsm
Phone:
00-83-552- 4351
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Community event
There will be a holy hour at the school campus the whole day. Religion classes will be scheduled to pray at the chapel for peace. The bell will be rang at 12 noon for one minute silence and a prayer for peace will be prayed together.
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South Korea
6cities including capital Seoul |
Group name: YEHA (Young Earth Human Alliance)
Group size: 1000
Contact person: Cho, yeonbee
Phone:
82-41-620-6771
Website: http://yehakorea.org/
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Awareness event
Great IDPV event through out the country to promote the idea that we're all 'Earth citizens'. It was reported in about 15 newspapers.
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South Korea
Seoul |
Group name: UN IDPV Korea Committee
Group size: 10000
Contact person: Peace River
Phone:
82-10-9822-3247
Website: http://www.idpv.or.kr
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
UN IDPV Korea Committee is planning a 'peace declaration' and 'peace concert' in commemoration of Peace day on September 21st every year from year 2009.
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| Location |
Group Information |
Vigil Description |
Dublin |
Group name: Interfaith Roundtable/Intercultural Peace Centre
Group size: 300
Contact person: Sheikh Prof Shaheed Satardien
Phone: 00353888144934
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Community event
prayers and messages of peace by all faith leaders, minute of silence, release of peace doves/ balloons, radio discussions,
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ROMA |
Group name: TAVOLO INTERRELIGIOSO - MUNICIPIO DELLE TORRI
Group size:
Contact person: ANTONIO INFERRERA
Phone: 0039-3403338293
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
THE EVENT WILL BE IN ONE OF THE INTERRELIGIOUS TABLE PARTECIPANT, THE EVANGELICAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH. OTHER RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY WILL ENJOY. ALSO THE MAYOR AND POLITICAL GROUPS, AND ASSOCIATIONISM GROUPS.
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Torino |
Group name: La Grande Invocazione Italia
Group size:
Contact person: La Grande Invocazione Italia
Phone: +39 340 7585940
Website: http://la-grande-invocazione-italia.blogspot.com/
|
24-hour Interfaith observation
24-hour Peace Vigil using The Great Invocation
|
Austria
Salzburg |
Group name: Network for Peace and Nonviolence for the children
Group size: 250 ca
Contact person: Elisabeth Riedl
Phone: 0043 650 885 19
Website: www.friedensnetzwerk.at
|
Awareness event
Peace office; WPPS; WFWPI; Rudolf Steiner School, Salzburg; Arge Wehrdienstverweigerer, Elvira Goebert Tanz, and others join together as a Network for Peace and Non Violence to make an Awareness event with local politicians: local Governor, Gabi Burgstaller , Doraje Eberle, Mayor for Peace, Dr. Schaden, and children from different schools
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Croatia
Pula |
Group name: YOGA IN DAILY LIFE PULA
Group size: 25
Contact person:
Phone:
Website: www.yogaindailylife.org
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
Meditation for World Peace
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Croatia
Split |
Group name: Yoga in daily life Split
Group size: 100
Contact person: Sanja Krce Gavrancic
Phone: 00385917365929
Website: www.yoga-in-daily-life.hr
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Yoga in Daily Life teachers will dedicate part of their classes that day to meditation for wold peace.
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Croatia
Zagreb |
Group name: Yoga in Daily Life Zagreb society
Group size: 600
Contact person: Sadhvi Anand Puri
Phone: 00385 1 481 262
Website: www.yoga-in-daily-life.hr
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Awareness event
Yoga in Daily Life teachers will dedicate part of their classes that day to meditation and dialoque for peace. We will have interreligious prayer for peace around peace tree planted on "World peace summit" in Zagreb by H.H. Mahamandaleshwar Paramhans Swami Maheshwaranandaji and participants in 2005.
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Cyprus
Nicosia |
Group name: Soma Akriton Youth Organization
Group size: 200
Contact person: Dinos Logides
Phone: 00357 99324492
Website: www.somaakriton.com.cy
|
Awareness event
A workshop on Peacebuilding will be organized on the 19th September. Documentary producer Vasiliki Katrivanou will present "Women of Cyprus" and a workshop will follow for 40 young Cypriots from the two conflicting communities of Cyprus. The aim is to bring together the young ones of the two communities.
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France
VIRE |
Group name: Eglise de Vire / association MATAVEL
Group size: 25
Contact person: Guy thivant
Phone:
Website: http//:matavel.wifeo.com
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
Christian Whorship and priest in an open meeting with all denominations of christians
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Germany
Kassel |
Group name: Kath. Kirchengemeinde St. Joseph
Group size: 10
Contact person: Pfr. Stefan Krönung
Phone: 0049 561 83459
Website: http://www.sankt-joseph-kassel.de
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Awareness event
Hl. Messe für Frieden und Gerechtigkeit im Marienkrankenhaus, Marburger Str. 85 um 18 Uhr
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Italy
|
Group name: Associazione Sacerdoti Lavoratori Sposati
Group size: 200
Contact person:
Phone:
Website: http://sacerdotisposati.splinder.com
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Impegno costante per la difesa dei diritti umani e religiosi delle minoranze
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Italy
|
Group name: Nuovi Sacerdoti - Christian Home Internationale Fo
Group size: 200
Contact person:
Phone: +393207505116
Website: http://nuovisacerdoti.altervista.org
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We work for God and peace and for christians unification
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Italy
Ragusa |
Group name: MaunaCenter
Group size: 160
Contact person: Sasha and Renato
Phone: 3334689112
Website: http://www.maunacenter.com
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Awareness event
"We are the peace"A full day of meditation and stages with immersion in the peace.
09-21-2009 Ragusa-Sicily-Italy
From 10,00 to 21,00.
Peace in the Earth and in Heart.
info@maunacenter.com
3334689112 Sasha and Renato-Maunacenter-Inner Centre-Italy
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Latvia
Riga, Tallinn,Vilnius |
Group name: The Chalice of Peace
Group size: 30
Contact person: Yuri Kaida
Phone:
Website:
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Awareness event
Contact:
The International peace making initiative
"The Chalice of Peace"
e-mail: luxtv@yahoo.com
http://es-es.facebook.com/pages/International-peace-making-initiative-The-Chalice-of-Peace/92588143687?v=app_2347471856&viewas=0
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Malta
Valletta |
Group name: The Chalice of Peace
Group size: 5
Contact person: Kaida Yuri
Phone:
Website:
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Awareness event
|
Netherlands
Arnhem |
Group name:
Group size: 1
Contact person: Zubin Nur
Phone:
Website: www.peaceplace.nl
|
Awareness event
We will gather in Musis Sacrum park by the Peace Pole to be, meet, sing, dance and pray together in peace and for peace.
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Netherlands
Arnhem |
Group name:
Group size:
Contact person: Zubin Nur Westrik
Phone:
Website: www.peaceplace.nl
|
Awareness event
We will gather from 06:00 (am)at the Peace Pole in MusisSacrum Park. Feel free to come for whatever time you have. We will talk, walk, sing, dance, share silence and our thoughts. Take the opportunity to come and embody Peace.
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Netherlands
The Hague |
Group name:
Group size: 3-30
Contact person: Irene Hadjidakis - vanSchagen
Phone: 0031703604510
Website:
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Awareness event
from 6 a.m. till 24.00 h we burn the seventh fire in front of the Peace Palace in The Hague
12.00 A.M.: a silent minute of prayer for peace, connected with Million Minutes for Peace Campaign, fllowed by WORLD PEACE FLAG CEREMONY.
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Netherlands
zutphen |
Group name: Vredesnetwerk Zutphen
Group size: 10
Contact person: Ilona Bronkhorst
Phone:
Website: www.vredesnetwerk.nl
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24-hour Community event
24-hour Community event
our peace-network have held the 24-hours vigil since 2002. Program is very diverse; meditation, prayer, music,poetry, discussion and several workshops.; “how to achieve peace on local-level” -> subject in local gouvernement meeting on the 21th. Also several activities during the ‘peace-week’
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Norway
Buskerud |
Group name:
Group size:
Contact person: Kamitanji K
Phone: 91645816
Website:
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Awareness event
Peace Vigil
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Spain
REQUENA |
Group name: Fundacion Avalon - Proyecto Avalon -
Group size: 700
Contact person: Elena Perez Matinez
Phone:
Website: http://www.avalonproject.org/
|
Concierto por la Paz.
Ofrecido por la Orquesta Filamonica de Requena, con la colaboracion del Ayuntamiento de la ciudad.
Acto de homenaje a D. Federico Mayor Zaragoza, ex-Director General de la UNESCO
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Spain
Valencia |
Group name: Humanity's Team Spain
Group size: 15
Contact person: Maria Elena Ferrer
Phone: +34 645 582 714
Website: http://www.humanitysteam.es
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Less than 24-hour Community event
|
Spain
Zaragoza |
Group name: Grupo Interreligiso de Oración por la Paz
Group size: 100
Contact person:
Phone:
Website:
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Cantos, poemas, música y compromiso personal.
|
Sweden
stockkholm |
Group name: United Federation for Middle East Peace
Group size: 200
Contact person:
Phone:
Website: www.usfmep.org
|
Less than 24-hour Community event
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Switzerland
Geneva |
Group name: World Peace Day Association/Journée Mondiale de la
Group size: many
Contact person: Jeanne Hrdina
Phone:
Website:
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Awareness event
Citizen diplomacy - promoting peaceful behavior,prayer for peace, UN peace Message, and observance of minute of silence at noon 21 Sep.Message to belligerents worldwide re ceasefire, non-violence. Cooperation with other spiritual and cultural groups observing the Day.
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United Kingdom
Brechin |
Group name: Brechin Churches Together
Group size: 10 churches
Contact person: The Rev. David Mumford
Phone: (0044)(0)1356 6
Website:
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Christian service for peace at the Peace Pole in Brechin Cathedral grounds. 2pm on Sunday September 20th.
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United Kingdom
Nottingham |
Group name: Our Lady of Perpetual Succour RC Church
Group size:
Contact person: Fr. Paul Newman
Phone: 0115 9278403
Website: www.bulwell-and-bestwood-catholic-churches.org.uk
|
Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
We will holding a 12 hour vigil in our Church from 12.00 noon to 12.00 midnight beginning with Mass and concluding with Holy Hour. In between we have peace prayers and light candles for peace on the hour. There will also be various activities and reflections throughout.
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United Kingdom
Sudbury |
Group name: Stour Valley Churches and The Bridge Project
Group size: 100
Contact person: Fr Eoin Buchanan
Phone:
Website:
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Awareness event
9th September Day of Peace with those who have limited learning abilities in a rural location to raise awareness
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| Location |
Group Information |
Vigil Description |
Annapolis |
Group name: Annapolis Friends Meeting
Group size: 100
Contact person: Lee Lougee
Phone:
Website: www.quaker.org/annapolis
|
Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
Please join a small worshipful group at Annapolis Friends Meeting (351 Dubois Rd.) for a silent Spirit-led vigil for peace from 7-9 pm. Come at any time during these hours; stay as long as you wish.
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Ottawa |
Group name: AFM of Peace
Group size:
Contact person: Jeannette of Nazareth
Phone:
Website: www.afriendlymessageofpeace.org
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AFM of Peace will celebrate its 8 th Anniversary in promotion for Peace. On Sept. 20th, 2009 from 1:30-4:30. J. of N. will conduct a peace concert. This will take place at the Ottawa Public Library auditorium on 120 Metcalf Admission is Free.
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Salisbury |
Group name: Hood Theological Seminiary
Group size: 100+
Contact person: Cindy Coble
Phone:
910-876-0992
Website: www.hoodseminary.edu
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24-hour Interfaith observation
We have committed to hold a 24 hour prayer vigil. The students, Faculty and Staff will sign up to pray in 15 minute intervals for the day of Sept. 21st.
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Seattle |
Group name: Seattle Center and Life Bliss Meditation Chapter o
Group size: 100
Contact person: KC Thompson
Phone:
Website: www.peaceprevails2009.com
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Less than 24-hour Community event
Come join hands with us at the Seattle Center International Fountain lawn from 4:30 to 6pm on September 21st for a powerful large group Global Peace humming meditation in concentric circles. Go to www.PeacePrevails2009.com for more info or to become a partner.
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Canada
Edmonton |
Group name: Northern Light Pronaos, AMORC
Group size: 12
Contact person: Eva Nolan
Phone:
Website: www.rosicrucian.org
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Peace and Harmony Ceremony followed by meditation to be repeated every third Monday of every month.
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Canada
Fredericton, N.B. |
Group name: Fredericton Peace Coalition
Group size:
Contact person: Gloria G. Paul
Phone:
Website: fredericton peace coalition
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Awareness event
Speakers and Peace Songs under the Peace Pole in
Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada from Noon to 12:45
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Canada
Mississauga |
Group name:
Group size:
Contact person: Roberta Grassi
Phone:
Website:
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24-hour Interfaith observation
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Canada
Ottawa |
Group name: AFM of Peace to the Whole World
Group size: varies
Contact person: Jeannette of Nazareth
Phone:
Website: www.afriendlymessageofpeace.org
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AFM of Peace Concert
Sept. 20, 2009 at 2:00 p.m.
Ottawa Main Library (auditorium)
Ottawa, Ontario
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Canada
TORONTO |
Group name: CANADIAN-IRANIAN ARTS ASSOCIATION
Group size: 15
Contact person: NAHID RAHIMI
Phone:
416-824-3633
Website: canadianiranianartsassociation.com
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Less than 24-hour Community event
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Canada
Toronto |
Group name: Yoga Without Borders
Group size: 20
Contact person: Yogi Akal
Phone:
647.351.6161
Website:
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First step in training for Yoga Corps, leading small groups into troubled areas, to promote community building, peace and healing
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USA-California
San Diego |
Group name: Art Miles/IntlCoalitionfortheDecadeofPeace/Esperan
Group size: 10,000
Contact person: Joanne Tawfilis
Phone:
760 758 5489
Website: www.artmiles.org/www.esperanzalf.org
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Awareness event
a large peace sign made of 2,000 murals with which will happen on December 31, 2009. However, we will be conducting a Youth for Sports and Peace Building Mural Marathon with the City of Chula Vista on June 20th with several thousand children and families.
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USA-California
Sherman Oaks |
Group name: Friends of Peace, Justice and the Environment
Group size: 10
Contact person: Elke Heitmeyer
Phone:
1.818.448.0277
Website:
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Peace Vigil
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USA-California
Ventura |
Group name: Citizens for Peaceful Resolutions
Group size:
Contact person: Mary Olson
Phone:
(805) 850-5849
Website: c-p-r.net
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Less than 24-hour Community event
Candlelight vigil at 7:00 on Monday, September 21, at the Peace Pole at Plaza Park in Ventura and then walk to A Place of Peace (896 E Main St.) to continue our celebration with remarks by Dr. Robert Dodge and community discussion.
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USA-Connecticut
Bridgeport |
Group name: Peace Pals
Group size: 75-100
Contact person: Gail Ostrow
Phone:
203-345-6767
Website:
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Re-dedication of peace poles at St Ann School (K-8) and Black Rock Elementary School (K-6).
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USA-Connecticut
Bridgeport |
Group name: Black Rock Elementary School Peace Pals
Group size: 120+
Contact person: Gail Ostrow
Phone:
203-345-6767
Website:
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Awareness event
Bridgeport, CT Black Rock Elementary School Peace Pals students will dedicate a peace pole in front of the Black Rock Library at 1000 on Monday, Septembe 21st in honor of International Peace Day
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USA-Connecticut
Bridgeport |
Group name: Caroline House
Group size: 50
Contact person: Peg
Phone:
Website:
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Women to pray for peace
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USA-Florida
Davie |
Group name: Pray For Peace, Inc.
Group size: only a few
Contact person: Peter Rimmel
Phone:
954-632-9399
Website: www.prayforpeace.info
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Awareness event
We are always tryiing to promote prayers for peace. We have passed out almost 50,000 prayer cards in the past year encouraging prayers for peace
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USA-Florida
Palm Harbor |
Group name: Pathway of Peace
Group size: 50
Contact person: Rev. Caroline Dawley
Phone:
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
Fireside Peace Circle Honoring the 4 directions and all the sacred races of man. World Peace Flame Candle lighting, recite the Great Invocation and Meditation for the Highest and Greatest Good for the Whole Earth all natiions and peoples that Peace May Prevail...
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USA-Florida
ST AUGUSTINE |
Group name: UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, US 1, ST AUGUSTINE
Group size: various
Contact person:
Phone:
Website:
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Awareness event
Peace vigil at our Peace Pole
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USA-Illinois
Arlington Heights |
Group name: Sisters of the Living Word
Group size: 50?
Contact person: Sister Barbara Mass
Phone:
847/577-5972
Website: www.slw.org
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Less than 24-hour Community event
Reflections on visions of peace, silent prayers for countries where peace is needed. Pinwheels for peace will be placed at the Peace Pole on the
SLW Center grounds. The vigil will be held on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009
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USA-Iowa
Cedar Falls |
Group name: First Presbyterian Church Peacemaking Group
Group size: 100
Contact person: Carol Downs
Phone:
319 266-2942
Website: www.1stprescf.com
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
simple supper followed by ecumenical prayer service
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USA-Kansas
Leavenworth |
Group name: United Federation for Middle East Peace
Group size: 100
Contact person: Sabrina
Phone:
973-568-8384
Website: www.usfmep.org
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Awareness event
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USA-Maryland
Columbia |
Group name: Maryland Shamanic Center
Group size: 2+
Contact person: Harriet and Joe McMahon
Phone:
410-262-5628
Website: http://www.marylandshamaniccenter.org
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We will spend the rest of our lives hoping for a better day when nations no longer need to battle over territories, religion, or ideology.
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USA-Massachusetts
Bridgewater |
Group name: Bridgewater Celebration for Peace
Group size: 10
Contact person: Betty Gilson
Phone:
508-697-9099
Website: firstparishridgewater.org
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24-hour Community event
The 2009 celebration will be from 2:00 p.m. Sept. 19 through 2:00 p.m. Sept. 20 starting with a Peace Procession and continuing with Peace Offerings from various art forms Sat. evening and a range of worship services Sun. morning.
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USA-Michigan
Muskegon |
Group name: Pax Christi - Muskegon
Group size: 20
Contact person: Nancy Peters
Phone:
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
We will gather at Norton and Henry St. in Norton Shores for a Peace Rally from 5-6pm, walk several blocks to St. Lukes Lutheran Church (Norton and Roosevelt Rds.) where we will eat a light dinner, followed by informal sharing of peace poems, stories, and songs.
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USA-New Jersey
Hewitt |
Group name: Greenwood Baptist Church
Group size: 25
Contact person: Pastor Russell Edwards
Phone:
973-853-7766
Website: www.theGBC.org
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Awareness event
We will include the Peace Prayer in our Sunday worship service and provide the congregation with other awareness materials
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USA-New York
Brooklyn |
Group name: Leif Ericson Day School
Group size: 200
Contact person: Rita Pihra-Majurinen
Phone:
718-748-9023
Website: http://leds.home.mindspring.com
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Less than 24-hour Community event
On Wed. 9/23: Dedication of "Peace Poles" and paper doves with prayer & worship; students/faculty engaged in peace and nonviolence awareness activities throughout the school day; plant "Pinwheels for Peace" in garden during public ceremony; International Feast/Worship; tie ribbons on school fence
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USA-New York
Delhi |
Group name: WINGS
Group size: 20
Contact person: Doreen McGrath
Phone:
Website:
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Awareness event
Our group has raised money for a presentation on peace and students relationships. We will invite our school as well as others to the event. This presentation is very strong in its effect on participants and will truly raise awareness of individual actions for peace.
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USA-New York
Long Island |
Group name:
Group size: multiple
Contact person: karen k. serota
Phone:
Website:
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Awareness event
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USA-New York
New York |
Group name: Office of Human Resources
Group size:
Contact person: Rev. Susana Bastarrica
Phone:
212-963-4170
Website:
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an event in Central Park
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USA-New York
Queens |
Group name: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Queens Alumnae Ch
Group size:
Contact person: L. Stuart
Phone:
Website: dstquac.org
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12 noon moment of silence to pray for peace and nonviolence.
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USA-North Carolina
Concord |
Group name: Trinity UCC
Group size:
Contact person: Nathan King
Phone:
704-224-1653
Website: www.TrinityUccConcord.org
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Awareness event
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USA-North Carolina
Greensboro |
Group name: NC A&T State University Multicultural Student Cent
Group size: 50+
Contact person: Maria T. Palmer
Phone:
336-334-7800
Website: msc-ncat.org
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Awareness event
Students from many countries, faiths and cultures will come together to pray for peace and to raise awareness about the consequences of war.
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USA-North Carolina
Warrenton |
Group name: Candlelight Spiritual Science Center
Group size: 60
Contact person: Rev. Sylvia V Fletcher
Phone:
252.257.2520
Website: CandlelightSpiritualScienceCenter.org
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Less than 24-hour Community event
10AM to 6PM at the County Recreation Center on HWY 158 ByPass- Pinwheels, doves, posters on display. Music & walking path for Peace all day.Rain or shine. All ages welcomed Join the Progran.
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USA-North Dakota
Fargo |
Group name:
Group size:
Contact person: Maris Stella Korb
Phone:
Website:
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One minute of silent prayer at noon on Sept. 21.
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USA-Ohio
Cincinnati |
Group name: Secular Franciscan Order's OLP JPIC
Group size:
Contact person: Marvin Dickman, S.F.O.
Phone:
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
International Day Of Peace Education and Prayer Service, at 7 p.m., September 21, 2009, at Presentation Ministries Center; http://www.presentationministries.com/home/home.asp ; 3230 McHenry Avenue; in Cincinnati, OH 45211; in a Franciscan Peace and Justice, interfaith, and multicultural, celebration for world peace.
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USA-Ohio
Columbus |
Group name: Our Lady of Peace School and Church
Group size: 50
Contact person: Tracy Hoag
Phone:
Website: www.olpcolumbus.org
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Less than 24-hour Community event
School and Church gathering on Sept 20th for dinner and the making of artist trading cards to exchange with a school in Vietnam. Prayer service following. Moment of silence at noon on Sept 21st.
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USA-Ohio
wooster |
Group name: Peace by Peace
Group size: 10+
Contact person: Michael Rankin
Phone:
304-685-3095
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Community event
college campus plus community to have music and time together for world peace
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USA-Oklahoma
Oklahoma City |
Group name:
Group size: 2
Contact person: Michelle Moore
Phone:
Website:
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Awareness event
Place yard sign and talk about impact of world peace with emphasis on peace being more than a lack of war
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USA-Oregon
Corvallis |
Group name: Interfaith Community of Corvallis
Group size:
Contact person: Megha Shyam, Chair
Phone:
541-752-3727
Website:
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Awareness event
Our interfaith group is sponsoring and participating in a free Peace Concert to be held at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship on September 21st from 7:00-8:00p.m. with a dessert reception to follow.
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USA-Pennsylvania
Edinboro |
Group name: Muslim Student Association
Group size: 12
Contact person: Werner Lange and Sana Haji
Phone:
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
peace prayers at noon by the peace pole, with a focus upon the liberation of Palestine.
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USA-Pennsylvania
Lebanon |
Group name: St. Andrews Presbyterian Church
Group size:
Contact person: Ellie Maeder
Phone:
717-272-9933
Website: www.standrewslebanon.org
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24-hour Interfaith observation
Prayer Vigil and Community Peace Concert
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USA-Pennsylvania
Lebanon |
Group name: St. Andrews Presbyterian Church
Group size:
Contact person: Ellie Maeder
Phone:
717-272-9933
Website:
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24-hour Interfaith observation
Prayer Vigil and Community Peace Concert
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USA-Pennsylvania
Lucinda |
Group name: Saint Joseph Church and School
Group size: 125
Contact person: William C. Miller
Phone:
814-226-7288
Website:
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Eucharistic Liturgy for peace and Prayer Services throughout the day
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USA-Pennsylvania
monaca pa. |
Group name: community college of beaver county
Group size: 60
Contact person: cynthia l. marshall
Phone:
18003350222 ext
Website: ccbc.edu
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Awareness event
We have a meditation room available all day with short introductions concerning peace day.
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USA-Pennsylvania
Philadelphia |
Group name: Heeding God's Call
Group size: 200
Contact person: Mimi Copp
Phone:
215-474-1195
Website: www.heedinggodscall.org
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
Heeding God's Call: Monday,Sept 21 for a prayer vigil from 4:45-5:30pm as part of the weekly Monday witness from 4-6pm at Colosimo's Gun Center, 922 Spring Garden St. Join Us to Be a Voice for children as we raise our voices in prayer.
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USA-Pennsylvania
Philadelphia |
Group name: US Labor Against the War
Group size: 2 million +
Contact person: Kathy Black, a Vice President
Phone:
215-893-3770
Website: www.uslaboragainstwar.com
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Awareness event
IRAQ LABOR TOUR in US: Prospects for Peace in Iraq/ Struggle for Workers' Rights: five prominent Iraqi Labor Leaders Speaking; Sept 21, 2009, 6:30-9pm; 4th & Arch St. Meeting House
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USA-Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh |
Group name: International Day of Peace Vigil
Group size: 100+
Contact person: Sister Barbara Finch
Phone:
412-716-9750
Website: www.idpvigil.com
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
Spiritual leaders from different traditions will converge at St. Mary's Church of the Mount at 6:30 in the evening for the Blessing of the Peace Pole outside of the church, a flag parade, and an Interfaith Prayer Service.
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USA-Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh |
Group name: Office of International Programs
Group size: 25
Contact person: Joe DeCrosta
Phone:
Website: http://www.oip.duq.edu/CurStudents.htm
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Awareness event
We will host a small awareness event outside of the Student's Union to gain awareness of the International Day of Peace.
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USA-Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh |
Group name: Christian Associates of Western Pennsylvania
Group size: 500
Contact person:
Phone:
412-688-9070
Website: www.casp.org
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
An Inter-Faith Prayer Service held in conjunction with the upcoming G-20 meeting. It will feature readings from the Christian, Islamic and Jewish faith communities. 7:00 at St. Paul's Catheral in Oakland
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USA-Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh |
Group name: G 6 Billion
Group size: 200
Contact person: Wanda Guthrie
Phone:
Website: HTTP://G6BILLION.ORG/
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Less than 24-hour Community event
Gathering for all those who are not represented by the Group of 20 leaders yet whose lives and livelihoods are affected by choices not of their making. We we will welcome a diverse group of speakers with song and prayer. Our guests speakers will reflect diverse experiences and world views:
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USA-Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh |
Group name: Vincentian Academy
Group size: 250
Contact person: Sister Camille Panich
Phone:
Website: www.vaduq.org
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Each class is going to the peace pole on our property and doing a prayer service for world peace
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USA-Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh North Hills |
Group name: Pittsburgh North People for Peace
Group size: 100
Contact person: Mary Sheehan
Phone:
412-367-0383
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Community event
International Day of Peace Festival, Sunday, September 20th, 3 - 6 p.m., North Park Point Grove
Music, Food, peace activities, art/essay contest awards, IDP peace play for children
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USA-Rhode Island
Providence |
Group name: The Peace Flag Project
Group size: 27
Contact person: Ginny Fox
Phone:
Website: www.thepeaceflagproject.org
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The PFP hosts entertainers from various nat'l & ethnic groups in Providence.We also end with a silent Walking Meditation and prayers for peace by interfaith clergy.
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USA-Utah
Concord |
Group name: Marie strain International Peace Foundation,Inc.
Group size:
Contact person: Barbara Walker
Phone:
978 369-3051
Website: www-peacemusic.com
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Awareness event
reading,poems, candles,music
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USA-Utah
Salt Lake City |
Group name: Salt Lake Center for Spiritual LIving
Group size: 50
Contact person: Myrna Hirst
Phone:
801-266-2821
Website: www.spirituallyfree.org
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24-hour Interfaith observation
The Salt Lake Center for Spiritual Living is holding a 24-hour spiritual observation for peace and nonviolence on September 21 at the Salt Lake Center for Spiritual Living. We will be in prayer in the Sanctuary at the Center. All are welcome.
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USA-Vermont
Montpelier |
Group name: Montpelier IDP Ad Hoc Committee
Group size:
Contact person: Harris Webster
Phone:
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
Yoga (Sunday) ; school classroom visits; noon time readings ; afternoon church meditation; Peace Corps presentation; river walk with music, readings and candle lighting
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USA-Virginia
KilmarnockVA 22482 |
Group name: Bay Center for Spiritual Development
Group size: 40
Contact person: Carol J. Burke
Phone:
804-435-4020
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Community event
Peace Vigil
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USA-Virginia
Norfolk |
Group name: United Nations International Day of Peace, Hampton
Group size: 6
Contact person: Mac McKinney
Phone:
757-489-0769
Website: http://unpeacedayhr.org
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
An Interfaith service to be held at Christ and Saint Luke's Episcopal Church, 560 West Olney Road, Norfolk, VA at 6:30pm. Monday Sept 21. The service will include speeches, music and dance artists, followed by a reception.
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USA-Virginia
Virginia Beach |
Group name: United Nations International Day of Peace, Hampton
Group size: 8
Contact person: Mac McKinney
Phone:
Website: http://unpeacedayhr.org
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As part of Jeremy Gilley's One Day One Goal campaign to celebrate promoting world peace through soccer, we are holding our second annual UN Peace Day Soccer Tournament on Sept 19 & 20.
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USA-Virginia
Williamsburg |
Group name: CF4P - WUU
Group size:
Contact person: David Wilcox
Phone:
Website:
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
Join other people of faith at College Corner at 5:30pm for a short peace vigil. We will share prayers and readings related to peace and take a moment from our busy lives to consider the importance of fostering peace in our lives and in the world.
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USA-Washington
Bellevue |
Group name: Alliance for a New Humanity ~ Pacific Northwest
Group size: 7
Contact person: Trish Knox
Phone:
Website: www.CommunityThreads.net
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Less than 24-hour Community event
International Day of Peace at Bellevue College celebrates peace with community groups, songs, a giant peace dove puppet parade, lighting of candles and a world flag ceremony.
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USA-Washington
BELLINGHAM |
Group name: Whatcom Peace & Justice Center
Group size: 600
Contact person: Marie Marchand
Phone:
(360) 734-0217
Website: www.whatcompjc.org
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Awareness event
Our 6th annual IDP celebration with music and speakers, followed by a peace march. 2009 Keynote Speaker is Catholic Priest John Dear. Join 600 people every year!
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USA-Washington
Seattle |
Group name: INTERFAITH COMMUNITY CHURCH
Group size: 10+
Contact person: Rev. Karen Lindquist
Phone:
206.783.1618
Website: www.interfaithcommunitychurch.org
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Less than 24-hour Interfaith event
Our sacred space will be open for twelve hours for the IDP Vigil from 8:00am through 8:00pm on Monday September 21st.
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USA-Wisconsin
|
Group name: Associates of Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes
Group size: 200
Contact person: Ellen Swan
Phone:
Website: www.csasisters.org
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Many of the associates of CSA will observe a time of prayer for peace on September 21.
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USA-Wisconsin
Elm Grove |
Group name: School Sisters of Notre Dame
Group size: 400
Contact person: Tim Dewane
Phone:
262-787-1023
Website: www.ssnd-milw.org
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Less than 24-hour Community event
9/21 Public Prayer for Peace 1:30 pm
All are welcome to join sisters and area school children in a public prayer for peace at the peace pole on Watertown Plank Road.
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