It’s time for the Denver Justice and Peace Committee’s Biannual Build for Peace! Build for Peace is a work-a-thon (like a walk-a-thon or a marathon!). DJPC members who will be working as “builders” need your pledge of support for their work on October 15th. This year our “builders” will be painting and restoring a home … Continue reading DJPC Build For Peace This Saturday!
Mayan Leaders of the CPR-Sierra in Denver
THE DENVER JUSTICE & PEACE COMMITTEE PRESENTS: Phone: (303)623-1463 Email: [email protected] Mayan Leaders of the CPR-Sierra Mayan Health Promoters Discuss Rural Guatemala’s Democratic Struggles THURSDAY, APRIL 7th 9:30-10:15, 10:30-11:15, 11:30-12:15 AM Tivoli Building Room 440 (900 Auraria Parkway, Denver) Join Pedro and Domingo to learn about their struggles for indigenous rights, democratization and homegrown health … Continue reading Mayan Leaders of the CPR-Sierra in Denver
DJPC Spring Potluck “Lyrics”
On Friday, March 25th, DJPC held it’s quarterly potluck social–this time celebrating SPRING! The food was great! But the company and sing-a-long were the best! The door prize was a handpainted box from El Salvador! For those who missed the fun, here are the lyrics of the song we sang to keep us going strong … Continue reading DJPC Spring Potluck “Lyrics”
Rural Healthcare in Indigenous Guatemala
Rural Healthcare in Indigenous Guatemala Photo courtesy of www.cprguatemalaproject.org Domingo Alvarez Ajanel and Pedro Bernal Raymundo, indigenous Mayans and members of the lead health team, will share about the work they are doing as health promoters in their communities and the work Promesa is doing in Guatemala. Promesa is a partnership between the Denver Justice … Continue reading Rural Healthcare in Indigenous Guatemala
“Devil Operation” Wins Best Human Rights Film Award
The documentary The Devil Operation and the director Stephanie Boyd won the International Human Rights Film Award this February 14, 2011 in the International Film Festival in Berlin. They walked away with the prize in the face of strong competition, including many Berlin Film Festival veterans. The award is sponsored by Amnesty International, Movies That … Continue reading “Devil Operation” Wins Best Human Rights Film Award
DJPC Shares in Ecuadorean Victory!
Ecuador court case on oil Recently Ecuadorean villagers have won a lawsuit against Chevron oil corporation for their actions in the Amazon. The Ecuadoreans, represented by Pablo Fajardo, were citing grievances against Texaco, acquired by Chevron in 1990, for polluting the environment, putting people’s lives at risk and failing to clean up their spills. The … Continue reading DJPC Shares in Ecuadorean Victory!
DJPC Spring Potluck!
DJPC SPRING POTLUCK SOCIAL Friday, March 25, 2011 6:30 – 8:30 PM at DJPC’s office located in Highlands Methodist Church 3131 Osceola St. Denver, CO See all your DJPC friends! Meet lots of new members! DJPC events are known to have great food! Hear brief updates on all DJPC activities! Be a winner of the … Continue reading DJPC Spring Potluck!
March Salon: “David v. Goliath: Stories of Success, Grief and Hope Surrounding Gold Mining in Guatemala”
Alejandro Alfaro, a Guatemalan and former employee of COPAE (the San Marcos’ Catholic Diocese’ Pastoral Commission of Peace and Ecology) will share his experiences working with the communities in Guatemala’s Western Highlands who are opposing the chemical mining taking place in their territories. The story of their lives is a story of success, grief, and … Continue reading March Salon: “David v. Goliath: Stories of Success, Grief and Hope Surrounding Gold Mining in Guatemala”
February Salon- HAITI: Beyond the Earthquake
Godson Beaugelin of The Lambi Fund of Haiti will present on the organization’s long-time work in Haiti, how it has changed since the January 2010 earthquake, and share testimonial video footage of earthquake survivors reviewing the work the Lambi Fund is doing in Haiti. Thursday February 17 7:00-9:00PM Denver Justice & Peace Committee at Highlands … Continue reading February Salon- HAITI: Beyond the Earthquake
GEO DETENTION CENTER VIGIL: “Love Knows No Borders, No Walls”
DJPC & CFIR TO CO-SPONSOR FEBRUARY VIGIL AT GEO DETENTION CENTER “LOVE KNOWS NO BORDERS, NO WALLS” MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2011 at 6:00 PM DJPC is collaborating with the American Friends Service Committee’s Coloradans for Immigrant Rights (CFIR) to sponsor the February 7 Vigil at the Geo Detention Center in Aurora. Dress for the weather … Continue reading GEO DETENTION CENTER VIGIL: “Love Knows No Borders, No Walls”