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PEACE DIARIES BOOK II: Recipes for Life & Healing Planet / Quality of Life |
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The Peace Diaries Program has just completed its' second year with two books! Students from 15 countries, totalling approximately 1,500 students participated in the learning activities for: Recipes for Life, Healing Planet and, Quality of Life.
Browse through the online book to see words of wisdom from these students -- that will inspire you to find your "recipe for life,"
See the online book by clicking here.
Quotes from Recipes for Life
“When my father makes ‘asados’ or barbecues, it reminds me of my family, especially my grandfather who died. He was the one who taught me how to make Asados.” — Argentina
“Shahum grandpa is a gardener and has a lovely garden. He grows everything with great pleasure and love, talking to each plant separately. Shahum grandpa really understands the language of the soil and miracles that take place.”
— Armenia
“I love Turshu Syiig very much, especially in winter when it is cold outside. Granny told me that when she was young they never got medicine; they used to eat ‘turshu syiig’ when they were ill. It’s better to use traditional medicine: it is useful and safe. I agree with my granny.” — Azerbaijan
“We do drying of salmon every summer. We all go to the Fraser River, which runs through the fishing grounds of Lillooet. This is where I live. This summer we will go again to the river as a family to enjoy the gifts of the Fraser River as generations before me have done.” — Canada
"Arroz con le-che, me quiero ca-sar con u-na señori-ta de la ca-pi-tal, que sepa te-jer, que sepa bor-dar, que se-pa abrir la puer-ta para ir a pa-sear, Con és-ta sí, con és-ta no, con es-ta señorita me ca-so yo, Ca-sa-te con-mi-go que yo te da-ré, za-pa-tos y me-dias co-lor ca-fé…." — Chile
“During the war, this sauce helped to save the life of thousands of people by making it their daily food when there was absolutely no other food to be found.” — Sierra Leone
The "Four Herbs Soup" is one of the Buddhist recipes used by the monks to cure their patients. "Satisfaction", "gratitude", "thoughtfulness", and "generosity" are the four types of spiritual medicine.” — Taiwan
“The thing I love about my grandmother’s cooking is that she always puts her love, power and strength in it.” — USA
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PEACE DIARIES RADIO |
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The Peace Diaries Radio Program was broadcast during the World Summit for Sustainable Development (WSSD) in Johannesburg, South Africa from August 26 through September 4, 2002. Peace Diaries Radio reached approximately 60,000 WSSD delegates and an estimated 20 million listeners in Africa and a portion of the Middle East and Eastern Europe.
It features the students’ voices and interviews with renowned peacemakers Arun Gandhi, Ela Gandhi, Betty Reardon, and Archbishop Desmond Tutu, prominent scientists and educators and icons including Joseph Shabalala, leader of South African international recording and performing group Ladysmith Black Mambazo, and Bob McGrath, host of TV's internationally syndicated Sesame Street.
Listen to or read from ten transcripts for the WSSD broadcasts by clicking on one of the links below.
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Show 1: HEALTH OF HUMANS & THE PLANET
Karen Kaun, Arun Gandhi, Tamra Raven, Per Andersen, John Dierhardt
Show 2: AGRICULTURE & FOOD GARDENS
Betty Hanaratty, Pat Featherstone, Per Andersen, Tamra Raven
Show 3: WATER CONSERVATION & MANAGEMENT
Karen Kaun, John Dierhardt, Betty Handerty, Per Andersen, "Kenny," Tamra Raven
Show 4: RURAL POOR
Jury Hayes Middle Hayes Middle School Teacher: Donny, Per Andersen, David Tilman
Show 5: NGOs & GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS
Joseph Shabalala, South African Tribal Leader Kenny, Derek Joubert, Ela Gandhi, Per Andersen
Show 6: CULTURE, HERITAGE & ART
Joseph Shabalala, Bob McGrath, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Heinz Ruther
Show 7: FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS
Joseph Shabalala, Arun Gandhi, Ela Gandhi, Children from Sithabile Child & Youth Care Center
Show 8: BIODIVERSITY & INCREASING RURAL FARMING
Per Andersen, Tamra Raven, Heinz Ruther
Show 9: SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT THROUGH EDUCATION
Mr. Pick, Donny, Diane Black, Jury Hayes Middle School Choir
Show 10: GENDER EQUALITY
Per Andersen, Betty Reardon, Tamra Raven,
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PEACE DIARIES BOOK I |
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The Peace Diaries Program was created by Knowledge iTrust as a reaction to 9/11 to give kids a healthy way to express their fears, concerns and hopes for peace. Volume One includes the work of students in New York City schools, plus students in Israel, France, Azerbaijan, Argentina, Chile, Ghana and South Africa.
Browse through Peace Diaries Volume I and you will surely feel the power of each child who wants you to know about his or her perspective in their part of the world.
See the online book by clicking here.
Words of Wisdom from Students
"Even a new born child wants peace."
- Azerbaijan
"For me peace is simple. If each one took the time and had the patience to know ‘foreign people,’ the world would be a better place."
- France
"You dare not say ‘I love peace,’ while missiles are sent to other countries to discomfort her citizens."
- Ghana
"This picture presents freedom for me because the horse can run away whenever he wants and wherever he wants."
- Israel
"If you think about it we are just one big nation."
- United States
"The thing I want most in the world is peace."
- South Africa
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