The Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel (EAPPI) has brought over 300 people to the Holy Land to accompany Palestinians and Israelis in non-violent actions and concerted advocacy efforts to end the occupation. Its objectives are to:
- Expose the violence of the occupation
- End the brutality, humiliation and violence against civilians
- Construct a stronger global advocacy network
- Ensure the respect of Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law
- Influence public opinion in home country and affect foreign policy on Middle East in order to end the occupation and create a viable Palestinian State
- Express solidarity with Palestinian and Israeli peace activists and empower local Palestinian communities/churches
- Be an active witness that an alternative, non-violent struggle for justice and peace is possible to end the illegal occupation of Palestine
It is also unique in that it is for people of different generations, including youth (young adults). Check out their website at http://www.eappi.org/.
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Where in the world is Ray? We miss hearing from you! You are in our thoughts and prayers!
Where did you disappear to? You're in our prayers!
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