{"id":346,"date":"2013-05-16T20:22:15","date_gmt":"2013-05-17T00:22:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thepeacealliance.org\/?page_id=346"},"modified":"2015-08-06T14:04:47","modified_gmt":"2015-08-06T18:04:47","slug":"peace-stories","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/peacealliance.org\/issues-advocacy\/faces-of-peace\/peace-stories\/","title":{"rendered":"Peace Stories"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n
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Faces of Peace Stories<\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Andy Barker<\/span><\/h1>\n

Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream, Social Mission Specialist<\/strong><\/p>\n

“I work for Ben & Jerry\u2019s because I believe in our Social Mission, which is an intention to make our Company a force for social and economic justice in the world. I am the Face of Peace.”<\/p>\n

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Kim Weichel<\/span><\/h1>\n

Peace x Peace, international women\u2019s peacebuilding organization<\/strong><\/p>\n

“I’ve witnessed racial violence and experienced the suppression of women, and I am committed to building peace. I am the Face of Peace.”<\/p>\n

\"Juan-Pacheco_SM\"<\/td>\n\n

Juan Pacheco<\/span><\/h1>\n

Advocating for non-violent communities<\/strong><\/p>\n

“I used to be a gang member, now I work with at-risk youth, helping them transform their lives. I am the Face of Peace.”<\/p>\n

\"mika-kashtan_SM\"<\/td>\n\n

Miki Kashtan<\/span><\/h1>\n

Bay Area Nonviolent Communication<\/strong><\/p>\n

“I grew up in Israel, one of the most tortured pieces of land in the world. Now I dedicate my life to making war obsolete. I am the Face of Peace.”<\/p>\n

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Rita Marie Johnson<\/span><\/h1>\n

BePeace and compassionate communication<\/strong><\/p>\n

“I founded Rasur International, which aims for every student to learn the BePeace practice and then pass this skill to the next generation. I am the Face of Peace.”<\/p>\n

\"steve_killelea_SM\"<\/td>\n\n

Steve Killelea<\/span><\/h1>\n

The Global Peace Index:\u00a0<\/strong>a way to measure and better understand peace<\/strong><\/p>\n

“I created the Global Peace Index to provide a way to measure and better understand peace. I am the Face of Peace.”<\/p>\n

\"rich-dutra-st-john_SM\"<\/td>\n\n

Rich Dutra-St.John<\/span><\/h1>\n

Challenge Day, where every child feels safe, loved and secure<\/strong><\/p>\n

“After growing up in an emotionally volatile and physically violent home while being bullied throughout middle school and beyond, I have committed my entire life to making a positive difference in the lives of others. I am the Face of Peace.”<\/p>\n

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Stephanie Mann<\/span><\/h1>\n

Advocating for children’s safety<\/strong><\/p>\n

“I work to reduce criminal activity in neighborhoods by empowering residents to boldly stand for safety and civility. I am the Face of Peace.”<\/p>\n

\"Jamira-Burley_SM\"<\/td>\n\n

Jamira Burkley<\/span><\/h1>\n

Evidence-based programs for youth violence prevention<\/strong><\/p>\n

“My brother Andre was murdered; now I use my voice to prevent harm from coming to others.”<\/p>\n

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John Filson<\/span><\/h1>\n

U.S. international policy and conflict prevention<\/strong><\/p>\n

“I help connect U.S. officials with civil society leaders from settings of violence and war so they may learn more about conflict prevention.”<\/p>\n

Read my story<\/a><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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<\/td>\nRead more spotlighted stories from Faces of Peace\u00a0here<\/a>. \u00a0You can also read inspiring stories from people around the world who are posting sharing their own stories\u00a0here<\/a>. \u00a0Please post your own story today!<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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