For Immediate Release May 17, 2004
The United States Canada Peace Anniversary Association (USCPAA) is pleased to announce that its founder, Christina Alexander, has been invited to be a presenter at an international conference entitled Towards a World without Violence as part of the larger World Forum of Cultures Barcelona 2004 (Forum Barcelona 2004) in Barcelona, Spain, June 23-27, 2004. Donations are needed to fund Ms. Alexander's participation in the conference.
Christina Alexander, founder of the United States Canada Peace Anniversary Association (USCPAA), has been invited to give a presentation of the history of the International Peace Arch and the work of the USCPAA in promoting peace at an international conference entitled Towards a World without Violence in Barcelona, Spain, June 23-27, 2004. This 5-day congress is part of the larger
World Forum of Cultures Barcelona 2004 (Forum Barcelona 2004 May 9 to September 26, 2004), a new world event based on cultures and arts, designed to counterbalance the tensions of globalization through dialogue, debate, and celebration. "Educating and mobilizing for a culture of peace" will be one of the topics explored during the Congress.
Ms. Alexander has been invited to participate based on her knowledge and expertise gleaned from her work with the Peace Arch International Park and the USCPAA over the past nine years. "Your work with the Peace Arch Park is an excellent example of peacebuilding efforts in North America and would be a very positive contribution to our theme of educating and mobilizing for a culture of peace," stated Ashleigh
Arledge, Conference Organizer for the International Peace Bureau, Geneva, Switzerland.
Contributions are needed to make Ms. Alexander's participation in the conference a reality.
Help the USCPAA take the message of the Peace Arch to the world stage. Contributions can be sent to, USCPAA Attn: Billie Squires P.O. Box 4564, Blaine, WA 98231-4564 or made at any U.S. Bank location. Donations are tax deductible (in the USA). For more information 360.332.7165 or e-mail at uscpaa_peacearch@yahoo.com.
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July 8, 2004 Update: Thanks to the generosity of our supporters the association has received contributions totaling 75% of our $5,000 goal. Donations are still being accepted.
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