July 29: Palistinian Activist Sami Awad Will Discuss Non-Violent Strategies for Peace

Monday July 29th, 7:00 pm
New College Theater, 777 Valencia Street, SF
Live webcast of this important event: http://peace.str3am.com:6210/listen.pls

OVERCOMING ISRAELI OCCUPATION with NON-VIOLENCE – PALESTINIAN ACTIVIST SAMI AWAD DISCUSSES STRATEGIES for PEACE.

Sami Awad, a peace activist and Executive Director of the Holy Land Trust-Palestine, is coming to San Francisco to speak about Palestinian strategies for peace and challenging the Israeli occupation. Mr. Awad has been closely involved in the Palestinian peace movement for more than a decade and is responsible for establishing non-violence, conflict resolution and youth service training programs throughout the region. Mr. Awad has directed The Holy Land Trust-Palestine since its establishment in 1998. The Holy Land Trust-Palestine focuses on improving lives through community development, by promoting peace and reconciliation, and creating the means for economic sustainability. Donation of $10 at the door. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Sponsored by New College of California and Global Exchange. Endorsed by American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) and Middle East Children’s Alliance (MECA). Contact: June Brashares, 415-575-5542 or Jon Garfield, 415-437-3425.