On Sunday, April 26, we will hear a presentation on Human Rights and conflict in Columbia, given by Becca Knight.
Here's Becca's synopsis of her talk:
Colombia, South America has been in a civil war for over forty years - and most Americans know nothing about this war, or that the US government helps to fund it. Fighting amongst the right-wing paramilitaries, leftist guerilla groups and the Colombian military often leave innocent civilians, union leaders, indiginous people, pastors and peace workers in the cross fire. There are more internally displaced people in Colombia (about 4 million) than in any other country in the world including Sudan. Come learn why you should care about human rights in Colombia and what you can do to help advocate for a peaceful US policy on Colombia. Becca Knight participated in an emergency peace delegation to Colombia as part of her work with Mennonite Central Committee. She will share powerful stories about suffering and hope in Colombia.
Becca is originally from NJ. She received her BA in sociology from Messiah College and her MS in Nonprofit Management from Eastern University (both schools are in PA). She spent the last few years working with Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) in Washington, DC and is now the Director of Home Repair Ministries at Appalachia Service Project.
Please join us at 9:45. You'll be welcome, as always.
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Becca's talk was great. Most of us know very little about Columbia beyond coffee and cocaine. Her message about the Mennonites and their work for peace in a battle-torn country was moving. The fact that there are more violence-displaced people in Columbia than there are in the Sudan was an eye-opener.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Becca.