The Jeannette Rankin Peace Center was started in 1987 to empower people to act locally to build a socially just, non-violent and ecologically sustainable society.The increasing prominence of aggressive military action and globally unsustainable business practices are the gravest threats the world faces. We believe that humanity stands at a vitally important threshold.We know that another world is possible, and that we, the people, have it within us to bring it into being. We need only to join our collective political will to the vast spiritual and material wealth, experience and innovative tools at our disposal. GLOBAL VILLAGE A FAIR TRADE STORE We are a fair trade store that features artisans collectives from around the world. The unique crafts are manufactured following the principles of fair trade: humane working conditions, payment of a living wage, environmental protection, investment in communities, and cultural preservation.JEANNETTE RANKIN PEACE CENTER MAIN WEBSITE Jeannette Rankin Peace Center/a> HERE ARE SOME RESOURCES AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT MIGHT INTEREST YOU IN HELPING CHANGE THE WORLD: Fair Trade Federation Organization that was founded to assist with the growing needs of the fair trade movement.Global Exchange Organization that has great resources that can be used for educational or personal use.IDEALIST Online organization and resource center that has connections for any type of NGO job, volunteer opportunity, or fellowships.YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE BUDDHIST TO HELP SUPPORT TIBET SO TAKE SOME TIME AND BUY PRAYER FLAGS AND HANG THEM UP. YOU CAN GO TO Prayer Flag Revolution TAKE PICTURES OF YOUR PRAYER FLAGS AND SEND THEM TO THE PRAYER FLAG REVOLUTION..... WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE...DON'T LET THE MEDIA FALL SHORT OF COVERING THE ETHNIC CLEANSING IN TIBET....NAMASTE LISA
