Monday, November 04th, 2013
Paul Rusesabagina, hero of Hotel Rwanda
This hero will speak about the Rwandan genocide and how the courage of ordinary people standing up to evil can make a difference.When: Friday, Nov. 8, 3 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.Where: SBCC, 721 Cliff Dr., Santa BarbaraCost: FreeAge limit: Not availableCategories: Lectures & Workshops: Book Signings, Lectures, Special EventsDescription:Paul Rusesabagina, the hotel manager who saved thousands of lives during the Rwandan genocide and was portrayed by Don… [Read Full Article]Education Travel,education travel programs,education travel tours,educational field trips,Educational travel programs,Global Education,Peace Works Travel,Power to the Peaceful
Sunday, October 27th, 2013
Discover Myanmar's historical treasures
Editor's note: CNN's On the Road series explores the culture, heritage and customs of a country, covering popular culture, food and drink, design and architecture, sport, technology and innovation. This month, we bring you greater insight into Myanmar, revealing the places, the people and the passions unique to this intriguing south-east Asian nation. Watch the episodes at 2300 on October… [Read Full Article]Arts and Culture,Education Travel,education travel programs,education travel tours,Educational travel programs,Global Community,Global Education,Myanmar News,Peace Works Travel
Wednesday, October 23th, 2013
You're Invited!
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Wednesday, October 16th, 2013
In Rwanda, Studio Space as Catalyst
SPECIAL REPORT: THE ART OF COLLECTINGKIGALI, Rwanda — Born in Burundi and raised in Rwanda, the artist Bruce Niyonkuru has never traveled outside East Africa, but he believes his works have universal appeal.The artist’s recent piece, “Young Talented Artists’ Dilemma” (2013) is a colorful painting depicting the faces — some fat, some thin, one crying and from a variety of… [Read Full Article]Arts and Culture,Education Travel,education travel programs,education travel tours,Educational travel programs,Global Community,Global Education,Peace Works Travel
Tuesday, October 15th, 2013
Partner Spotlight: Give Children A Choice
Phosy Preschool, Xieng Khouang Province, Lao PDRGive Children A Choice (GCAC) is a non-profit organization with the mission of providing sustainable education programs for underprivileged children as means of escaping poverty. As the organization’s name suggests, successful education from an early age provides children with the luxury of choice, something many impoverished children are denied. By building and filling preschools… [Read Full Article]Education Travel,education travel programs,education travel tours,educational field trips,Educational travel programs,Global Community,Global Education,Peace Works Travel