Tag Archives: Muslim Peacemaker Teams
Soccer Team Builds Peace in Iraq
In the spirit of promoting nonviolence among Iraqi youth, IARP and its partner the Muslim Peacemaker Teams (MPT) have arranged friendly football matches for its soccer team with other teams in Iraq.
Iraq: Reconciling Through Art
“Iraq: Reconciling Through Art” is the opening show in the Undercroft Gallery at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 2136 Carter Ave. in St. Paul. The show runs from Sept. 12 – Oct. 22 with an Opening Reception on Sunday, September 19th at 12:00pm. Building on the transformative power of art, this show helps to personalize relationships Continue Reading »
The Unreturned to Show at UNHCR Refugee Film Festival in Tokyo
The Unreturned, directed by IARP volunteer Nate Fisher, was selected for the 5th UNHCR Refugee Film Festival in Tokyo in October 2010. The Unreturned follows five Iraqis and their families who are among the 40 percent of the country’s middle class who have fled the country since 2003. Without them, Iraq still lacks reliable electricity, Continue Reading »
THE MPLS-NAJAF SISTER CITY COMMITTEE INVITE YOU TO: Arab Night A celebration of the sister city relationship between Najaf, Iraq and Minneapolis, Minnesota, hosted by the visiting delegation from Najaf and featuring: Live Middle Eastern Music Catering by Big Marina’s Grill & Deli St. Joan of Arc Choir Iraqi Art by Najaf Artists via IARP Continue Reading »
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Iraqi Delegation Coming to Twin Cities
The Iraqi & American Reconciliation Project, in conjunction with the University of Minnesota; Meet Minneapolis: Official Convention and Visitors Association; Twin Cities Peace Campaign: Focus on Iraq; Friends for a NonViolent World; Women Against Military Madness; and others are hosting a delegation of 12-15 Iraqis visiting the Twin Cities in the second half of September. Continue Reading »
Education for Peace
Below is a recent note from Sami Rasouli, Director of Muslim Peacemaker Teams (IARP’s partner in Iraq): Dear friend, “Schools across Iraq are crumbling as a result of a lack of government attention as well as rampant corruption, leaving many children without any means of education say observers.” By Nizar Latif / Wasit Read: http://www.niqash.org/content.php?contentTypeID=74&id=2420&lang=0 Continue Reading »
