- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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90 people are interested
Peace Essay Contest
ORGANIZATION: Richmond Peace Education Center
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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90 people are interested
Help plan, promote, read and judge entries in the Peace Center's annual Peace Essay Contest for students grades K-12.
More opportunities with Richmond Peace Education Center
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About Richmond Peace Education Center
Location:
4500 Kensington Ave, Richmond, VA 23221, US
Mission Statement
The Richmond Peace Education Center works for a just and peaceful community by promoting nonviolence locally and globally
Description
Founded in 1980 by community members and people of faith concerned about the proliferation of nuclear weapons, the Richmond Peace Education Center works to advance peace locally and globally. With over 800 members, it is the largest, and the oldest, organization of its kind in the Richmond area. The center conducts public education on war and militarism and sponsors the Richmond Youth Peace Project, a coalition of high school students that promotes nonviolence through performing arts. The Richmond Peace Education Center has trained hundreds of youth and prisoners in nonviolent conflict resolution techniques over the past decade. In addition, it publishes a bimonthly newsletter with a circulation of about 1,000.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
3500 Patterson Ave.Richmond, VA 23221
DATE POSTED
April 16, 2019
SKILLS
- Literacy / Reading
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16