To be a peacekeeper is not to be passive. Instead, it requires difficult and tenacious activity. Peace is to be pursued.

Here are a few resources we have found helpful

Resources for Local Education and Discussion

1. Curriculum
2. Youth retreat outline
3. Peace Sabbath
4. Alternative News Sources
5. Middle East Resources
   1. The Center for Middle Eastern Studies
      Extensive information on the Middle east, Islamic religion,
      current politics, culture and much more.
   2. Web resources for Afghanistan: select “Web Resources” under “Country Focus” on www.mercycorps.org
   3. Videos
   4. Real stories -> The Real Story: A Christian’s Guide to the Arab World - 6 part video series for small group discussion. Honoring of Muslims and the history of Islam. Reserve a copy through NWYM Associate Supt of Global Outreach, Shawn McConaughey
   5. Sabell Ecumenical Liberation Theology Center
   6. Palestinian Authority’s Web Site
   7. The Palestine Monitor: The Voice of Civil Society
   8. Amnesty International
   9. Palestinian Centre for Human Rights
   10. Great Resources & Excellent Writers & Analysis
   11. The Palestinian Human Rights Monitoring Group
   12. Rabbis for Human Rights

Essays on Peacemaking

An address by Mary Lord, Interim Director, Peace Building Unit, AFSC:

“Can Love Really Overcome Violence and Hate?Reflections on Friends Peace Testimony”