27135: John Engle (announcement)

[Bob Corbett <corbetre@webster.edu>]

Conflict.....Violence.......Exclusion.....Terrorism
Dialogue.........Peace..........Democracy.......Trust

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How do we get from one level to the next?
Are Education and Leadership part of the problem?
How can they be part of the solution?

Come and discuss how a powerful alternative educational and leadership
approach is building hope in Haiti and beyond...

"Circles of Change: a quiet revolution in Haiti"
DVD Documentary Presentation and Discussion
With John Engle and Jean Plaisir, Beyond Borders*

Wednesday January 18th, 2006 from 6:00 to 8:30 pm
Please RSVP: 212-598-0957 or haitiandialogue@afsc.org
AFSC Meeting Room - 15 Rutherford Place, New York, NY 10003 (directions below)

Sponsor: the Haitian-American Dialogue Committee at the American Friends
Service Committee
Light refreshments will be served.

For more information or to order a copy of the DVD, go to:
www.circleofchange.com

"In the midst of a national situation that is violent and chaotic, it is
indeed refreshing and stimulating to see how Beyond Borders' small but vibrant
alternatives to the authoritarian schooling and leadership is taking shape in
Haiti". Claudette Werleigh, former prime minister of Haiti, now serving as
Director of Conflict Transformation, and international program of Life Peace
Institute, Sweden.

"If change begins with dialogue, this program offers a great deal of hope for
change. The discussions and commitment of those involved are extraordinary and
inspiring. A better, truly unified Haiti will finally be possible when
everybody joins the circle."
Edwidge Danticat, author
Miami, Florida


* John Engle is cofounder of US-based Beyond Borders (www.beyondborders.net)
and Haiti-based Limyè Lavi Foundation. He co-coordinates Circles of Change, a
Haiti program that promotes participatory learning and leadership. He also
facilitates the Open Space meeting approach with US-based organizations and
serves on the board of the Open Space Institute. Prior to living in Haiti
(1991-2004), John spent seven years in the for-profit sector. He and his wife
live in Hershey, Pennsylvania. john@johnengle.net, Tel: 202-236-6532.
www.johnengle.net

*Jean Y. Plaisir, a New York-based teacher educator, has worked with various
grassroots organizations in New York, the Dominican Republic, and Haiti. His
vision is to promote peace and social justice through education and
leadership.  He is a board member of Beyond Borders.

** Directions to 15 Rutherford Place:
By subway: Go to the Union Square/14th Street station and walk east on 16th
Street 3 blocks to Rutherford Place. Turn right and walk to the building
entrance in the middle of the block with steps and ramp in front.  If
necessary Dial 0001 on the intercom inside the door.
By car, come to 16th St. & 3rd Ave.  Go 1 block east on 16th St to Rutherford
Place.  Continue as above. Parking on Rutherford Pl. is by permit only.  Try
nearby streets or garages.


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