Peace Vigil

8 Stimson Avenue,Providence RI 02906

18 March, 2022

Description

Peace Vigil For Ukraine & All Those Displaced by Violence International House or Rhode Island is hosting a Peace Vigil for those affected in Ukraine and all refugees and those displaced by violence. International House has partnered with the URI Center for Nonviolence and Peace Studies and the Refugee Dream Center to provide a safe and welcoming space to gather communally and reflect on what is happening in our global community. Please join us in person at International House to hold space for all those affected directly and indirectly by what is happening in the world today. This 45 minute event will offer a few different poems, short talks, a guided meditation, informational resources and a chance for community sharing. *Please Note: this will likely take place indoors. All participants are required to show proof of vaccination against Covid-19. Event is limited to 40 people, RSVP requested. About the URI Center for Nonviolence and Peace Studies The Center for Nonviolence and Peace Studies is an internationally-recognized academic gathering place where students, scholars, educators–the change makers–come together to promote mutual understanding, reconcile conflicts, and build peaceful, sustainable, and inclusive communities. Here students gain expertise in human rights and peace studies through interdisciplinary academic coursework, nonviolence training, and hands-on experience. Faculty and scholars form unique interdisciplinary partnerships and access research on social justice and nonviolence–including one of the largest human rights data sets in the world. About the Refugee Dream Center The Refugee Dream Center is a post resettlement refugee agency. It offers services targeting gaps within the refugee community by ensuring continuation of services in their efforts towards self-sufficiency and integration. The Refugee Dream Center does referrals, social level assistance, and skills development such as English language education for adults, health promotion and cultural orientation, youth mentoring, and case management. In addition, the Refugee Dream Center is a strong advocacy agency for the rights of refugees. The Refugee Dream Center is a common venue for the enhancement of cultural and community development in the refugee community of Rhode Island. Refugees are given the opportunity to learn new skills, receive case management support and job training, and network in a diverse setting. Refugees therefore have the opportunity to integrate into the larger American society by interacting and sharing their unique cultures and skills at the Center. About International House of Rhode Island International House of Rhode Island is an independent nonprofit multi-cultural organization that provides a “home away from home” for international students, scholars, professors, researchers, and their families. It serves the general public through language classes and cultural events. It enhances the local community by building cultural awareness and knowledge of the world through programs created with the distinct purpose of increasing connection, celebrating similarities and differences and envisioning a world in which friendship and understanding overwhelm anonymity, isolation, and ignorance. International House of Rhode Island programming ranges from helping to support individuals’ needs while in Rhode Island to presenting multi-cultural events and programs. Offerings include conversational English language classes and tutoring at all levels, foreign language classes and tutoring, orientation to local activities, French Club, nationality dinners, and concerts. IHRI is a member supported organization with additional funding sources coming from foundations, grants, and donations. Membership is open to the public and benefits include access to all programming as well as discounts for dinners, language classes, trips, and many other events.