Thursday, February 27th, 2014
Huber Matos: Cuban revolution leader dies in Miami
The only exiled dissident among the original leaders of the 1959 Cuban revolution, Huber Matos, has died in Miami at the age of 95.He was arrested in 1960 and sentenced to 20 years in jail for sedition.Human rights groups campaigned for his case until his release and expulsion from Cuba in 1979.Mr Matos eventually settled in Florida after a period… [Read Full Article]Global Community,Global Education,Peace Works Travel,Peace Works Travel Upcoming Trips
Thursday, February 27th, 2014
All of her six children were killed
BY SU JIN NAMFeb 12One thing was immediately noticeable as I stepped off of the plane: the smell of smoke, hanging thickly in the air. Later, I would discover that it was the smell of burnt trash, but at that time, my only thought was, “Finally. Rwanda.”I found out about the Investigative Journalism Adventure to Rwanda last summer and immediately committed… [Read Full Article]Education Travel,education travel tours,Global Community,Global Education,Harvard Westlake Rwanda 2014,Peace Works Travel,Power to the Peaceful
Monday, February 24th, 2014
Student Reflections on Rwanda
Bubbles!This trip changed my life because now I view the world differently. I experienced history first hand in a rare and exciting way. I'll never forget the people I met and the stories they told. The things the Rwandan people went through were horrific and should never happen to another country. Seeing the bodies of the victims made my skin… [Read Full Article]Education Travel,Educational travel programs,Global Community,Global Education,Harvard Westlake Rwanda 2014,Live Learn Travel,Peace Works Travel
Monday, February 24th, 2014
Francis Parker - Vietnam 2014
Day 12: There and Back AgainThe last two weeks have, undoubtedly, been a life-changing experience for every Francis Parker student in this group. Not only have we broadened our horizons culturally, but we also have grown as individuals and gained a better global understanding as well as understanding of self.When our group arrived in Vietnam we all had our expectations… [Read Full Article]Education Travel,Educational travel programs,Francis Parker Vietnam 2014,Global Community,Global Education,Peace Works Travel
Friday, February 21th, 2014
Francis Parker - Vietnam 2014
Day 11: Saigon and EnvironsReconciliation is a complicated yet necessary part of humanity. Being able to let go of the past and stay focused on the future makes living in the present easier and more enjoyable. It is often a challenge for people to move on, especially when it comes to war. Today we had the privilege of witnessing the… [Read Full Article]Education Travel,education travel programs,educational field trips,Educational travel programs,Francis Parker Vietnam 2014,Global Community,Global Education,Peace Works Travel