Lumono Kuelede Kutolela Munyika!
This blog post's title comes from my sister Tatiana, who is serving in the Peace Corps in Zambia, Africa. It is the phrase "May Peace Prevail on Earth" in the language of Citonga.
ACTIONS:
SUNDAY DECEMBER 23 - HELP VETERANS SET UP ARLINGTON WEST IN SANTA BARBARA
Veterans for Peace in SB will be setting up their Arlington West memorial just as they have every Sunday for several years now, honoring the fallen in our current wars. They anticipate being critically short of volunteers tomorrow and would like some help from 7-9am for setup and after 3pm for take-down. Arlington West takes place on the beach next to the pier.
SUNDAY DECEMBER 23 - GREET THE KUCINICH PEACE TRAIN IN VENTURA
Dennis and Elizabeth Kucinich's Peace Train has been traveling the California coast and making key stops along the way. Although Dennis' brother Perry died earlier this week (which puts the Kucinich's at funeral services in Ohio), the Peace Train rolls on with veteran campaign organizer, activist, and key aide Amy Vossbrinck filling in. The train arrives at the Ventura station at 9:58am...be there by 9:30 to join other supporters in greeting its arrival!
NOW - BLANKET AND COAT COLLECTION FOR LOCAL FARM WORKERS
Tanner and Michael Akseven of Ventura are collecting gently used and recently washed, cleaned and dry-cleaned blankets and coats for local farm workers. If you bring them to me, i'll get them to the Aksevens. Contact me for drop-off availability: evan austin at superher0@sbcglobal.net or 805-746-3750
Cross-posted at the OPC Action Blog. (with video!)
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Comments (6)
I guess I'm seriously out of touch -- I had no idea that the Peace Corps still existed.
Your sister is a brave woman. May she always fare well.
Comment #1 Posted by: phalarope | December 22, 2007 09:31 AM
Evan, can the farm workers also use warm sweaters? If so, I will contact you re drop-off. Thanks!
Comment #2 Posted by: Suza | December 22, 2007 10:00 AM
Evan,
On a slightly unrelated note, you should get your hands on Wangari Maathai's memoir Unbowed. Maathai won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004 for her work in Africa. She started the greenbelt movement in Kenya, and it has since spread to much of Africa. Her memoir recounts her extraordinary life as a political activist, feminist, and environmentalist in Kenya. It is hands down the best book I have ever read; Read it and pass it on.
Comment #3 Posted by: Robin | December 22, 2007 10:50 AM
Suza et al, the word is that sweaters would be appreciated too!
Robin, not an unrelated note at all! i will check out the book, and will very likely pass it on to my sister. thanks for the recommendation!
Comment #4 Posted by: evan austin | December 22, 2007 12:25 PM
One more question: I assume you'd like donations soon as possible but is before Christmas essential...or is anytime this coming week OK?
Comment #5 Posted by: Suza | December 22, 2007 12:32 PM
actually, the collection is taking place until February 3!
Comment #6 Posted by: evan austin | December 22, 2007 11:36 PM