Nicaragua report-back 9/19

by Witness for Peace-Upper Midwest

"Another World IS Possible: Fair Trade and Sustainability"
Sunday, September 19th
12 noon
Peace Church Fellowship Hall
(1111 N 11th Ave E, Duluth)

Eight people from Duluth traveled to Nicaragua last June on a Witness for Peace delegation, "Another World IS Possible: Fair Trade and Sustainability."

They will share their experiences on September 19th in the Fellowship Hall, at noon, following the worship service, with a light lunch and slide presentation.

Hear what we learned about the impact of globalization on families and their communities, and how they have responded with cooperative projects and sustainable development.

Send off for Witness for Peace -- June 6

Delegates from Witness for Peace -- Upper Midwest will soon travel to Nicaragua on a mission of people-to-people diplomacy and fact-finding. In addition to investigating the effects of US and international economic policies on the Nicaraguan people, the delegation will look into the possibilities and practice of sustainable development and fair trade.

Please come and show your support for Witness for Peace! Proceeds will benefit the WfP scholarship fund, enabling more people to take part in this and future WfP delegations.

Celebration Send Off for Witness for Peace!
Sunday, June 6 -- 5:30 to8:30 pm
Peace Church Fellowship Hall
1111 N 11th Ave E, Duluth

--Beans and Rice Dinner--
--Nicaragua Slide Show--
--Music by the Biochemical Characters--
--Multicultural Silent Auction--

Suggested donation: $10/adult, $5/student. $20/family