Dr Shawn McGuire - a senior lecturer in the School of International Development at UEA will be giving the talk.
Focussing on seed security to secure Food Security: insights from assessments in stressed countries
Hiroshima Day.
Join Woking Action for Peace at the New Inn Send, Surrey GU23 7EN from 7pm (if you wish to have a meal) to remember Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
Hiroshima day vigil
Edinburgh CND will be holding an annual Hiroshima day vigil from 6pm to 7pm. We will be gathering at the Mound which is on Edinburgh's Princes Street.
What Next After The Failed NPT Review Conference?
London Region CND Public Meeting.
Hiroshima Day screening of The War Game
On the 6th August anniversary of the Hiroshima bombing, CND has organised a free screening of the 1965 BBC film, The War Game.
No wealth but life: Is sharing resources the key to peace?
A 5 part series of events exploring the impact of the sharing economy on peace.
Today: Is shared ownership the answer? How are the commons and cooperative movements coming together in exciting new ways? Why is the question of ownership so important at this time? How can shared ownership over our resources and organisations build peace?
No wealth but life: Is sharing resources the key to peace?
A 5 part series of events exploring the impact of the sharing economy on peace.
Today: Money, what else is there? How can alternative finance and exchange build community, prosperity and equality? What are the possibilities for alternative models that are more ethical and responsible? Can money be channelled in a different way to serve the real needs of society?
No wealth but life: Is sharing resources the key to peace?
A 5 part series of events exploring the impact of the sharing economy on peace.
No wealth but life: Is sharing resources the key to peace?
A 5 part series of events exploring the impact of the sharing economy on peace.
Today: The not-for-profit revolution. How are new models of enterprise impacting the not-for-profit world? How can social enterprise generate peace?
No wealth but life: Is sharing resources the key to peace?
A 5 part series of events exploring the impact of the sharing economy on peace.
Today: Stop consuming, start participating!
Community Reconciliation - working creatively with division
A practical workshop to assist participants to develop strategies for bringing divided communities together. Held over three Thursdays: 15 October, 22 October and 5 November.
The course aims to draw on participants' experiences, case studies and theoretical ideas that give insight into communty dynamics and ways of working creatively with them.
Understanding Dialogue - from theory to practice
A multi-disciplinary day workshop exploring how theoretical ideas about dialogue can be applied to create powerful new forms of communication and learning.
Focusing: A powerful tool for transformation.
Focusing is a powerful method of inner enquiry that involves listening deeply to ourselves and sensing into what is present within us. It can be used to transform conflict, to gain a sense of direction or make a decision, as a coaching tool, or to aid the processes of turning a vision or idea into practical action, either individually or in a co-creative setting.
Coaching through conflict
A certificated four day training course in coaching through personal or organisational conflict, for those with some prior coaching, counselling or 1:1 experience who are looking to add an effective new skill to their toolkit. Organisational rate - £625. Individual rate- £312.50.
Namvula Rennie
Fusing the folk and urban traditions of her Zambian homeland with London’s eclectic music scene, Namvula blends African sounds and rhythms with Latin, jazz and folk into uplifting and emotive songs. Crossing boundaries with a refreshing honesty and evocative lyricism, Namvula’s music transports listeners into different worlds, whilst staying firmly rooted in African soil.
Occupy spirituality: Action, prayer and contemplation in the new era
In these times of challenge and transition, what role do our inner lives play in social activism? Are the next generation bringing prayer and action together in new ways? What does faith or spirituality mean for younger people? Participatory dialogue with Adam Bucko, author of Occupy Spirituality, and Peter Owen-Jones, BBC 2's 'Extreme Pilgrim'.
7th July 10 Year Anniversary: Silent Vigil
July 7th this year is the ten year anniversary of the London bombings in 2005.
We will be dedicating our regular lunchtime meditation to those affected by political violence. There will be readings and then we we hold a 20 minute silence.
We will meet in the nave of the Church.
All are welcome.
Skills for creative dialogue and sensitive facilitation.
Three day training in our approaches to listening, dialogue facilitation and approaches to conflict. Organisational rate: £460, Individual: £235. Concession: £150 A few of these spaces are available for students or if you are unemployed and feel the price of the course will prevent you from attending. These are allocated on a first come, first served basis.
Eurosatory - the Paris Arms Fair
Eurosatory is the world's largest international land and airland defence and security exhibition.
http://www.eurosatory.com/home.aspx
Check out CAAT's calender of forthcoming arms fairs:
https://www.caat.org.uk/issues/arms-fairs/calendar
Wreath Floating In remembrance of victims of the arms trade
We meet at 2pm outside the South exit (Dock side not Victoria Dock Road side) Tidal Basin Road E16 3BX.