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Donate Volunteer Can't see the images? View this message online. Photos by Andrew Kaen and Sal Romano 11 Days of Global Unity Creating a Culture of Peace Celebrating a Sustainable Future September 11 - 21 Culminating on the International Day of Peace Dear Friends, We are excited to invite you to be part of the 5th Annual Celebration of 11 Days of Global Unity Sept. 11-21! 11 Days is an annual worldwide promotion of peace, justice, sustainability and transformation that now includes more than 700 associated events in over 60 countries around the world. It culminates on September 21st, the U.N. International Day of Peace which itself has literally thousands of events in over 100 countries. Use this guide to find out who's doing what in your corner of the world. And we encourage you to post your September peace, sustainability and transformation activities to the Global Unity Calendar (www.GlobalUnityCalendar.org). It's free! Please link back to the calendar and/or www.WeTheWorld.org We, The World's Leading Allied Organizations taking part in 11 Days of Global Unity and the International Day of Peace (followed by selected descriptions) Sponsors of Multiple Events Around the World (see also www.GlobalUnityCalendar.org) Earthdance The September Concert International Day of Peace Vigil International Day of Peace (Overview) Peace One Day Hello From My Heart Pathways To Peace Week of Global Interfaith Dialogue The United Religions Initiative World Peace Prayer Society Interdependence Day - Sept. 12 Sponsors of Multiple Events in One Region One Peace/11 Days Season of Interfaith Celebration - Michigan, USA Unity Village 11 Days Celebration - Missouri, USA The Association for Global New Thought - Michigan, USA Coalition For One Voice World Shift to Peace Festival - New York City Central Iowa 11 Days of Global Unity - Iowa, USA Starshine Academy 11 Days of Peace - Arizona, USA Sponsors of Special Single Events Ecofest - New York City, USA Vigil for International Peace - New York City, USA Roots & Shoots Day of Peace - Los Angeles, USA 11th Annual Student Observance of the IDP @ the United Nations Media Participants Video Message of Peace by U.N. Sec. Gen. Ban Ki-moon about the International Day of Peace (on Cyber School Bus) WBAI Pacifica Radio World Peace Emerging Magazine Good News Broadcast To Touch the Soul Documentary The Sacred Run, the Lotus and the Feather Film Global Campaigns Peace Alliance - Dept. of Peace Campaign Peace Partnership International - Dept. of Peace 10 Million Clicks For Peace Campaign Campaign 2020 Pass It On Student Mentoring Movement Now Is The Time Campaign Better World Campaign September Eleventh Families For Peaceful Tomorrows - Promoting Nonviolent Solutions in Iraq Federation of World Peace and Love - Global Endorsement of The Universal Declaration of Human Rights of World Citizens If we inadvertently omitted your group's major participation in 11 Days, please let us know. We apologize! 11 Days of Global Unity Major Participant Descriptions www.earthdance.org September 13th Worldwide with over 300 locations Leading Participant in 11 Days of Global Unity Earthdance, the Global Dance Festival for Peace has grown to become the world's largest simultaneous music and dance event. Founded in 1996, with 22 cities and 18 countries participating, Earthdance has grown to over 300 locations in 60 countries participating in 2007, with locations ranging from the club-lands of New York to the rainforests of Brazil. Every year, in alignment with the International Day of Peace, over 200,000 people unite in dance with hundreds of thousands more joining online in support of global peace and humanitarian aims. The September Concert www.septemberconcert.org September 11th Worldwide with over 200 locations Leading Participant in 11 Days of Global Unity The September Concert is a global day of free concerts for peace, every September 11th, organized by individuals, schools, businesses, and associations - to bring communities together - to reaffirm our hope for peace - to celebrate life and our universal humanity The September Concert was born in 2002 on the first anniversary of 9/11. In 2007 we organized over 200 concerts with more than 3,000 performers. In addition to 119 concerts in New York, 42 US cities hosted concerts as well as 39 international cities, such as Rome, Paris, Beijing, Tokyo, Johannesburg and Casablanca. Concerts took place on many continents, including Europe, Asia, Africa and North America. Week of Global Interfaith Dialogue www.gflp.org September 15-21 Worldwide Leading Participant in 11 Days of Global Unity The sixth annual Week of Global Interfaith Dialogue will take place around the world from September 15-21. On one day during this week individuals and organizations are encouraged to share the values common to all religions. These are some of the countries that are expected to participate in the Dialogues: Iran, India, Israel, Jordan, Pakistan, Mozambique, Uganda, Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, Australia, Taiwan, Finland, the Philippines, the UK, and in many locations in the United States. For more info see http://www.gflp.org Hello From My Heart Campaign www.HelloFromMyHeart.com September 11th through September 21st Worldwide in over 115 nations Leading Participant in 11 Days of Global Unity On the first "Hello, From My Heart." Day (in 2002) over 750,000 people throughout Tampa Bay (in Florida in the USA). greeted or were greeted with the words: "Hello, From My Heart." Newspapers, radio & television stations, many area businesses and church congregations participated. In 2006, our greetings were exchanged in 30 nations globally and 40 states of the USA. To date, 22 million people have been reached with a "Hello, From My Heart" greeting. (9/11 thru 9/21) They came from 115 nations. We have measurably demonstrated that we can reduce violent crime. This is your invitation to participate in a way that can and will change the World. >From September 11th - 21st, greet everyone we meet (or speak with on the phone) with a smile and the words; "Hello, From My Heart." ONEpersonONEworldONEpeace 11 Days of Global Unity A Season of Interfaith Celebration www.onepeace.us www.11daysofunity.org September 11th through September 21st Michigan, USA Leading Participant in 11 Days of Global Unity The ONE PEACE Sept 21st event at Eastern Michigan University's Convocation Center in Ypsilanti, MI. will take place from 1 - 5 p.m. Dr. A.T. Ariyaratne, from Sri Lanka will lead us in meditations and dialogue. Our special guests include Michael Bernard Beckwith & Rickie Byars Beckwith from the Agape International Spiritual Center. 10,000 people are expected. September 21st Los Angeles, California www.RootsandShoots.org Leading Participant in 11 Days of Global Unity On Sept 21, 2008 youth organizations from all over California will get together in Griffith Park from 11am to 4pm to celebrate all they have been doing to create peace. There will be live music,art&crafts and a giant peace dove parade. Roots & Shoots has participated in 11 Days of Global Unity since Jane Goodall was Honorary Co-Chair of the launch in 2004. ECOFEST September 28th Lincoln Center in New York City www.ecofest.org Leading Participant in 11 Days of Global Unity ECOFEST is turning 20 in 2008! Launched as an environmental event where people would get information, get involved, find products, learn about services and be entertained by people who care about the environment. As many as 15,000 people attend ECOFEST each year. A major focus of ECOFEST is conservation of our natural resources and innovative alternative-energy technologies. This yearÕs ECOFEST will again feature the SEOTO (Sources of Energy Other Than Oil) Alternative Fuels Display. In addition to the SEOTO Display, ECOFEST regular features include the World Solar Stage with performers such as Blacksmith, Traci Mann Tap Dance Company and the ECOFASHION SHOW presenting collections made of 100% organic and recycled material. The ECOFEST ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CONFERENCE offers free seminars where key environmental issues are discussed with renowned experts. Vigil for International Peace www.vigil4internationalpeace.org September 14th 2008 9am to 5pm Prospect Park, Brooklyn, New York City Leading Participant in 11 Days of Global Unity The Vigil for International Peace is a transformational effort dedicated to promulgate peace through music, art, poetry, dance and prayer. The purpose of this Vigil is to awaken humanity to harmony and peace through the power of intent and celebration. Our vision is to heal and bridge our lives and communities to achieve alignment and recognize the oneness in all. At 9:00 am the Opening Ceremony Prayer and Blessing initates the day. This will be followed by a special program of musical presentations, song, dance, interactive art and peace meditations. www.coalitionforonevoice.org Coalition For One Voice World Shift to Peace Festival Presented in association with One Spirit' Learning Alliance September 19th, 20th and 21st with Matthew Fox each day plus many others at the Sept. 20th Festival Sept 19th - Cosmic Mass 7-9PM Sept 20th Festival 1PM-5:30PM Both days @ 4th Universalist Society Central Park West and 76th St. in Manhattan Sept 21st 2-4:30PM @ East West Books 48 Fifth Ave at 14th St. in Manhattan, New York City for preregistration: http://worldshift2peacefestival.eventbrite.com INTERDEPENDENCE DAY Co-Existence or No Existence www.wetheworld.org/wtw2/interdependence/index.php4 September 12 Annually In proclaiming Interdependence Day, we are acknowledging that we are all connected, and that when one thread in the web of life is sundered, all are diminished. Where equity and mutual respect prevail, all benefit. Interdependence Day is a day of celebration, information and action. In September 2002 We, The World launched Interdependence Day at the Johannesburg World Summit on Sustainable Development at the Sacred Place in Ubuntu Village. Since the launch, Co-Sponsors' Interdependence Day activities have taken place in Sri Lanka, Hong Kong, India, Budapest, the United States, Canada, England, South Africa, Taiwan and elsewhere. We, The World/Interdependence Day collaborators CivWorld and The Democracy Collaborative produced a special program in Philadelphia which featured a presentation of the Declaration of Interdependence, the premiere of a choral work, greetings from the Mayor of Rome, then UN Secretary General Kofi Annan and former Czech president Vaclav Havel, plus remarks by former Senator Gary Hart, a tribute by distinguished poet Sonia Sanchez.and many other prominent individuals. Since September 2004 Interdependence Day has become a major part of 11 Days of Global Unity. Interdependence Day is a time for celebration, information and action in recognition of our global interdependence! Add your Interdependence Day activities to the Global Unity Calendar (www.GlobalUnityCalendar.org) now! You Make The Difference Please spread the word about all this, especially to the media, so more people will be able to see that the transformative "shift" (to peace and sustainability) is not only possible, it's happening! And to make sure the shift happens fast enough so we all have a Livable Future, please support your favorite organizations listed here, especially We, The World! (www.WeTheWorld.org/donate) Thank you!   You Make The Difference Please spread the word about all this, especially to the media, so more people will be able to see that the transformative "shift" (to peace and sustainability) is not only possible, it's happening! Nobel Peace Laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu speaks about Global Interdependence for 11 Days of Global Unity. Watch the video. Global Unity Calendar Add YOUR Events, Campaigns and Announcements for Peace, Sustainability and Transformation! Be A Sponsor Be A Supporter For a Livable Future! Your support now will make it possible for us to reach record numbers of people this year with programs that inspire, inform and galvanize people to tak action. Your support will also help us to expand the "local action, global participation" organizing model of 11 Days to four times a year! Photo by Andrew Kaen Join Jane Goodall Sign the Declaration of Interdependence! Photo by Darren Miller Award created by Narayan de Vera Arun Gandhi receives Heart of Humanity Award from We, The World at Earthdance during 11 Days of Global Unity 2006 on the 100th Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi's first nonviolent peace campaign in South Africa. The award was given in recognition of the Gandhi Family's 100 years of work for Satyagraha (Nonviolence). Who was behind the original idea that became the 11 Days of Global Unity? Rick Ulfik & Troy Lush Board members of We, The World. Now Is The Time Campaign Now Is The Time is a song written by WTW Board Member Troy Lush. It is also a media campaign that disseminates the song and phrase Now Is The Time throughout many sectors of global culture, directing people to existing organizations and causes where they can take immediate, tangible action. 11th Annual student observance of the International Day of Peace @ the U.N. Friday, 19th September 2008 The satellite video-conference event, from 10:00 am Ð 1:00 pm (New York time), will bring together about 600 middle and high school students at United Nations Headquarters with others at participating sites in United Nations peacekeeping missions around the world. Dr. Jane Goodall and/or other U.N. Messengers of Peace will be in attendance. Middle and high school Teachers are invited to register themselves and their students before Sept. 10th. Please send each participantÕs name and the contact information for each group to: acostay@un.org and ndolo@un.org. Seating will be on a first come first serve basis. View last yearÕs event Pass It On Student Mentoring Movement empowering young people to have the experience of making a positive difference in others' lives. To Touch the Soul - Screenings during the 11 Days in New York City! This award-winning documentary produced by Teresa Hagen is about Professor Carlos Silveira and a group of American Art Students in a pilot program to use drawing and painting with impoverished children in Cambodia. Through art, these children express their wishes and desires for their futures. Check the Calendar for details. Better World Campaign Offering free resources for students, teachers, communities, activists and organizations to create a better world! U.N. Sec. Gen. Ban Ki-moon speaks about the International Day of Peace Watch the Message of Peace video (on Cyber School Bus)