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The People’s Journey special event

06.14.10

THE PEOPLE’S JOURNEY

Thursday, June 17 - 7:00 p.m.
Project H.O.M.E. / 1515 Fairmount Avenue

Join citizens from IRAQ, GAZA, AFGHANISTAN (via skype), and VETERANS of the GLOBAL WAR ON TERROR who will share their experiences, moving beyond the political rhetoric as we converse with Americans of all persuasions.

The Travelers:

  • Salam Talib… is a journalist and computer engineer from Iraq and has also been active in designing databases for numerous NGOs which work with disabled Iraqis.
  • Our Journey To Smile… will join us through skype, live in Afghanistan! This group of inspiring young Afghanis share their firsthand accounts of war while maintaining a shining hope for humanity despite decades of turmoil.
  • Students from Gaza… will discuss the policies in their country that most U.S. citizens don’t know about, how our government affects their lives, and how we can create change.
  • Conor Curran… completed two tours in Iraq as a Marine. His compelling story of transformation has been heard all across the country as he bicycled across the country last year on a speaking tour with…
  • Josh Stieber… also an Iraq Vet who has been speaking to international media about his former company’s role in the “collateral murder” tape and the letter of reconciliation that followe

 

For more information or to RSVP, contact Jason Crouch at jason@thesimpleway.org or 215-888-6490