Thursday, February 16th, 2012
A Visit to "The Girl in the Picture" Kim Phuc's Family Home
Francis Parker School - South to North - Day ThreeToday was a very fun and eventful day. Our first major event was a visit to Kim Phuc's family's house. However, along the way our tour guide, Mr. Hao, was kind enough to tell us his life story. Like most Vietnamese citizens Mr. Hao was affected by the Vietnam War. He… [Read Full Article]Education Travel,Kim Phúc,Kim Phúc Vietnam War Survivor,Political Thoughts,Student travelers,Vietnam Student Trips
Tuesday, January 31th, 2012
Photographer Nick Ut to Travel to Vietnam with Peace Works Travel!
If you heard Vietnam War survivor Kim Phuc speak at the Lobero on the 19th, you’ll remember the heartfelt words she had for the photographer who captured the iconic image and saved her life. That Pulitzer prize-winning photographer was Nick Ut, and he and Kim remain close friends to this day (Kim speaks of the value of their friendship in… [Read Full Article]Kim Phúc,Kim Phúc Vietnam War Survivor,Peace Works Travel Upcoming Trips,Student travelers,Vietnam Student Trips
Wednesday, January 25th, 2012
One Week Later: Local Students Share Their Impressions
One week after meeting Kim Phuc at the Santa Barbara Airport and hearing her presentation at the Lobero Theatre, local students emailed us at Peace Works Travel to share their respect for Kim and tell us their impressions from the event. Here are a few we'd like to share: Said Santa Barbara High student Thalia Chavez, "There so much to… [Read Full Article]Kim Phúc,Kim Phúc Vietnam War Survivor,Peace Works Travel,Student travelers
Wednesday, January 18th, 2012
Read Kim Phuc's Interview with the Santa Barbara Independent!
Kim Phuc's talk at the Lobero Theatre is tomorrow night, and earlier this week she spoke with the Santa Barbara Independent about her physical and emotional scars, her enduring friendship with photographer Nick Ut, and the message she would like the iconic image to tell. Read her interview here, and learn more about the upcoming event at the Lobero Theatre… [Read Full Article]Kim Phúc,Kim Phúc Vietnam War Survivor,Peace Works Travel
Monday, January 16th, 2012
Event Reminder: See Kim Phuc speak at the Lobero this Thursday!
The week of Kim Phuc’s arrival and talk at the Lobero is upon us! Peace Works Travel is happy to report that the event has been covered widely by the press this week, with stories in the Santa Barbara Independent, the Santa Barbara News-Press, the Montecito Messenger and the Daily Sound. As a reminder, here are the details for the… [Read Full Article]Kim Phúc,Kim Phúc Vietnam War Survivor