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"They will hammer their swords into ploughshares and their spears into sickles. Nation will not lift sword against nation, no longer will they learn how to make war." Isaiah 2:4 Today, in many nations of the world we see the opposite of Isaiah’s vision with ploughshares being hammered into swords and violence escalating. But we need to believe just as Isaiah did that all the nations of the earth can be drawn into the way of peace. Take a step toward this vision today. Take action  Simple ways to promote peace
Photograph by Sean Sprague
 Prayers for peace
 13th February - Day of Political Action
 Fady, a child in Gaza – working to help his family live.
 Caritas provides aid to the Middle East
 Peace projects for the school class room or to do with the kids at home
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 Caritas Australia’s free e-magazine, OzSpirit, looks at “peace” this fortnight. What does peace mean for each of us as we enter the New Year?
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One of the leading voices for peace in the United States Fr John Dear will be touring Australia from February 22 to March 18, 2007. A pastor, peacemaker, retreat leader, and author, John has traveled the war zones of the world, been arrested over 75 times for peace, led Nobel Peace Prize winners to Iraq, and given thousands of lectures on peace and nonviolence across USA . To find our more about this tour click here
Photographic Exhibition A special invitation to “Women's Eye on Peace” at Sotheby's Sydney International Women's Development Agency (IWDA) would like to invite you to a special launch of Women's Eye on Peace, a photography exhibition that showcases striking images of peace captured by women from around the world. Addressing global Justice issues at the UN Catherine Ferguson SNJM, co-ordinator of UNANIMA will be the guest speaker at seminars in Brisbane and Sydney, to present Human Trafficking: slavery in our world. Catherine works with Religious at the United Nations addressing global justice issues and is an inspirational speaker
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I have often heard people say “I would love to do more but I don’t know where to start” Here are 5 simple ideas on ways you can promote peace in your own home and community:
One of the most compassionate actions we can take as members of humanity is to take time for prayerful reflection. To think of those who are less fortunate than ourselves is a sign of solidarity.
On the 13th February 1965 the Freedom Rides began and on the 21st February the so called Moree riots were sparked as a result. To commemorate this act of political protest NATSIEC have named the 13th February as a day to take political action. To take action write to the Minister and demand action on Indigenous poverty. 
Fady Abdu Sultan is a 14 year old boy who goes to school in the morning like most every boy his age. He has his own dreams like all children, But Fady is not having an easy life. Read this heart felt story from our partner Caritas Jerusalem, and walk with Fady as he sells tea to help keep his family from hunger, at the same time keeping his dreams alive.
During 2006, violence in the Middle East escalated with conflict affecting people across Lebanon, Palestine and Israel. In response to the need to provide immediate assistance to affected communities, Caritas Australia focused on supporting our local partners and launched the Middle East crisis appeal. 
UNESCO has some great ideas for games, activities and stories which can be used in the classroom or with your children at home to promote peace.
