Peace

Resources

World Beyond War offers resources for educating people about peace. 

The Center for Justice and Peacebuilding offers resources here. Scroll down the above page for a variety of resources. 

Key Allies

Reject Raytheon AVL is a local movement of activists and peacemakers who have come together to ensure that the economic development of Buncombe County relies not on incentives given to war profiteering multinational corporations, but rather on investments in a sustainable, local economic model. They’ve also joined with groups nationwide in advocating against the war industry. They believe all have a responsibility to create a world that is more equitable to all inhabitants of this planet. This starts with local decision-making,

Get Involved: Contact Rachael Bliss at blissingstoyou@gmail.com or call (828) 505-9425.

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Creative Peacemakers (scroll down the webpage) provides an after-school program for children (K-4) living in the Deaverview Apartment Community (low income) in West Asheville. Their mission is to help children:

• Develop peace within themselves, providing a sense of empowerment and resilience
• Contribute to peace in their relationships – conflict resolution and compassionate communication
• Learn to problem-solve, encouraging justice among ALL people
• Address environmental care, sustainability and an appreciation of the natural world.

Get Involved: There are volunteer opportunities which provide hands on experience to learn about the impact of poverty on children and knowledge about areas for advocacy. Contact: Noel Schwartz at (901) 274-3106 or at creativepeacemakers@gmail.com.