Building Supplies.* The YouthPeace organizing packet has graphics, media information, literature lists, and training, workshop, and organizing ideas for local youth activists. Contents include: the Youth Anti-Violence Pledge, Teen Dating Violence Dating Violence is defined as the perpetration or threat of an act of violence by at least one member of an unmarried couple on the other member within the context of dating or courtship. , Effects of Racism on Youth, Growing Up Gay in the '90s, and more. Available from the War Resisters League, 1-800-975-9688. * "Still Pulling Strings" is a new report from the Quakers on U.S. military policy in Latin America Latin America, the Spanish-speaking, Portuguese-speaking, and French-speaking countries (except Canada) of North America, South America, Central America, and the West Indies. and the Caribbean since the end of the Cold War. Everything you need to know on the hot spots hot spots acute moist dermatitis. of Mexico, Colombia, and Puerto Rico--including maps, statistics, history, action ideas, and contacts. Available for $3 from the American Friends Service Committee The American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) is a Religious Society of Friends (Quaker) affiliated organization which works for social justice, peace and reconciliation, abolition of the death penalty, and human rights, and provides humanitarian relief. ; (215) 241-7000; www.afsc.org. * The newly formed Global AIDS Interfaith Alliance works with religious and interfaith groups to help stop the spread of AIDS in developing nations, particularly Africa. To get involved with this San Francisco-based organization, contact them at (415) 461-7196; www.thegaia.org. * A "War Taxes for Colombia" packet with background information on the situation in Colombia, the work of Colombian Mennonite churches Noun 1. Mennonite Church - formed from the Anabaptist movement in the 16th century; noted for its simplicity of life Protestant denomination - group of Protestant congregations , and the biblical basis and practical considerations for war tax resistance is available from the Mennonite Central Committee/U.S. For the packet, call Titus Peachey at (717) 859-3889; e-mail tmp@mcc.org. |
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