Storytelling for Peace

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 9:00 AM until 11:30 AMEastern Daylight Time UTC -04:00

Storytelling for Peace
1125 Risman Dr.
Kent, OH 44242
United States

Event Information:

Hosted by: College of Communication and Information
Age Restriction: No
About the Organization: Peace Education Initiative Rwanda (PEACEDU) is a non-government organization which aims to prevent genocide and mass atrocities through education. PEACEDU is focused on healing the wounds caused by the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, teaching peace education, working closely with vulnerable genocide survivors and perpetrating those who confessed their role in the genocide to better improve their lives with reconciliation and peacebuilding. It is also equips affiliated youth clubs with human rights education, critical thinking, empathy and a responsibility to reject violence.
Volunteer Tasks: Volunteers will help create a content library for PEACEDU by interviewing survivors and perpetrators during Flashes Give Back Week. Volunteers will then be asked to write profiles based on the interviews. Please note this opportunity requires significant writing experience and is best suited for journalism and communications professionals, or those in a related field.

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Registration Information: First Name* Last Name* Email Address* Mobile Phone What year did you graduate from Kent State? (if applicable) Kent State Affiliation* Kent State Affiliation* Alumni Student Faculty/Staff Friend Child Under 18 Would you like a Flashes Give Back Week T-shirt?* PLEASE NOTE: T-shirts are available until Thursday, March 13, or while supplies last. Address* Address* Country Street City Region Postal Code Are you interested in serving as a site leader for this project? Site leaders serve as the primary contact on the day of the volunteer opportunity, handle check-in and the distribution of T-shirts. Are you interested in serving as a site leader for this project? Site leaders serve as the primary contact on the day of the volunteer opportunity, handle check-in and the distribution of T-shirts. Yes No Kent State University is committed to making its work environment, programs and activities accessible for individuals with disabilities. Please indicate if you need accommodations to fully participate in this event by contacting alumni@kent.edu or through the text box below:

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