Charter for Compassion Embodies Civilution
International Cities of Peace (ICP) and Charter for Compassion International (CCI) Join Efforts
A compassionate city is an uncomfortable city! A city that is uncomfortable when anyone is homeless or hungry. Uncomfortable if every child isn’t loved and given rich opportunities to grow and thrive. Uncomfortable when as a community we don’t treat our neighbors as we would wish to be treated.
~Karen Armstrong, Founder of the global movement, The Charter for Compassion
Whether you have a compassionate city, community or country initiative it may be time to think of adding another issue to your action plan—Become an international City of Peace. As ICP notes peace is becoming the zeitgeist, or spirit of our times. CCI and ICP are beginning to work to see each existing ICP city become a compassionate city and each CCI community become an International City of Peace. Join us in this effort. If you are an existing initiative and want to become an ICP let us know. If you are considering becoming a compassionate initiative then register so we can help you begin this joint process.
Both CCI and ICP share similar approaches to grass roots organizing and ways in which communities can collaborate to move towards a global transformation. Please consider joining both our organizations in working for peace.
Bridge Alliance Names CCI Top Organization that Embodies Civilution
Learn more about other nominees. Criteria for the award included the following core principles:
- Collaborative partnership -- excellence in collaboration with other individuals or organizations, finding creative ways to work together.
- Innovative solutions putting country before politics—creatively addressing even the most challenging of problems across political divides or special interests.
- Display of Curiosity and Inquisitiveness in political conversations -- demonstration of openness and curiosity, display of respect and civility.
See the award announcement video. Read about Liz Joyner and her work with The Village Square. Liz won the award the Civilution Award as an individual.
Update on Challenge Grant
As we reported in our last newsletter we received a challenge grant of $5000 if we were able to raise $5000 by February 29. We managed to raise $3662. We came close, and that is extremely valuable, but didn’t reach the amount. Our benefactor being very kind is extending his offer to the month of March. We are rolling back the tally and starting with March 1. We’ve already received $250 towards the goal. Would you please consider helping us reach this new goal. Donate here. We thank everyone who helped us with our February costs.
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