War

Legacies of Iraq War - Lucky Garcia Part #1

Part #1: Lucky Garcia served in the Army for 8 years attaining the rank of Sergeant. She was deployed to Iraq from 2004 to 2006 where she worked with Iraqis gathering intelligence and in the process gaining insight into Iraqis' lives. She shares her perspectives on the legacies of the Iraq war for both U.S. troops and for Iraqi citizens.

Legacies of War and Lessons for the Future

Legacies forum -KCMO

 At the forum, an Iranian panel member shared the words of the Persian prophet Zoraster who said, “I will only fight against darkness, but I will not fight with the sword, instead by bringing a light into it." 

 

On  March 19, the Anniversary of the Iraq war, at UMKC a panel provided five insightful perspectives on the legacy of the Iraq war and lessons for the future. Several peacemaking groups such as AFSC were exploring the factors that might avoid a repetition of war with Iran.

Legacies of Iraq War / Lessons for U.S. Iran Policy

Monday, March 19, 2012 - 7:00pm - 8:30pm

How do we evaluate the legacy of nine years of war in Iraq and prevent our repeating mistakes in Iran and elsewhere?

First steps are facing the truth about how the U.S. public was manipulated and frightened into accepting war and the truth about the devastation the war has wrought for Iraq and the U.S.

Hear a panel speak about the human, economic and political impacts of the Iraq war on Iraq and the U.S., analysis of U.S. Iran relations and how lessons from Iraq can guide U.S. Iran policy.

Panel members include:

Contact Information: 

For more information contact AFSC at 816 931-5256 or afsckc@afsc.org, or www.afsc.org/kansascity/

Email: 
afsckc@afsc.org
Documents: 
Flyer Legacies of Iraq War

Former US Strategist Speaks in Greensboro, NC on Bringing War Dollars Home

Matt Hoh speaks in Greensboro, NC, Feb2012

Matt Hoh speaks in Greensboro, NC, Feb2012

The Makings of a Grassroots Movement Brewing: Greensboro comes Alive

By Victor Lopez, Intern – AFSC Office of the Carolinas

 

10th Anniversary Afghan War Actions

Friday, October 7, 2011 - 4:00pm - 7:00pm

What’s Your Favorite Alternative to Ten Years of War?

  • 4:00-4:30pm: Afghan War Report Card Delivery Help deliver a Report Card On The War In Afghanistan to Senator Roy Blunts office in downtown KCMO, 911 Main Street, Suite 2224  (We will meet outside the office building on Main Street. Please leave your self time for parking and arrive by 4pm – or contact us to car pool.)
Contact Information: 

For more information contact the American Friends Service Committee, 816 931-5256, afsckc@afsc.org or www.afsc.org/kansascity

Email: 
afsckc@afsc.org
Documents: 
10th Anniversary Afghan War Flyer

South & North Korea: Peace or War? By Jihye Choi

Jihye Choi, an international student from South Korea studying at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, served as a summer intern at AFSC's Area Office of the Carolinas in 2011. She made this video sharing her personal views about war and peace in Korea and exposeing the lasting impact of war. Our office debuted the video on International Peace Day in September 2011. Warning: Some of the images are graphic and may not be appropriate for children.

Windows and Mirrors -KC Schedule

WAM Crosshairs

In the Crosshairs by Johanna Poethig one of 45 murals from the Windows and Mirrors exhibit.

Schedule of Windows and Mirrors events in Kansas City and Johnson County

Click this link to see schedule

The Kansas City area exhibition of Windows and Mirrors: Reflections on the War in Afghanistan is a thoughtprovoling art exhibit on the human cost of the Afghan war including 45 murals from the traveling exhibit plus murals created by students in the KC area.

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Afghan Mural Exhibit in KC

WAM Crosshairs

In the Crosshairs by Johanna Poethig one of 45 murals from the Windows and Mirrors exhibit.

Coming to Kansas City

Windows and Mirrors:

Reflections on the War In Afghanistan

How does your faith tell you to respond to 9-11?

 

How does your faith tell you to respond to threats like 9/11? 

     On this 10th anniversary of 9/11 we invite you to send your hopes for the future to your elected officials. Print out this document and complete the card below and send it to your elected official (and email a copy to afsckc@afsc.org if you are able).

     Add your personal comment in the space provided and fax or scan and email your card to your U.S. Senators and Congressperson. 

Walking the Path to Peace and Security

9-11 Panels

Fourteen Art Panels were created by faith groups for the Ten Years After 9/11: Walking the Path to Peace and Sercurity exhibit.

The Ten Years After 9/11: Walking the Path to Peace and Security community art project is a collaboration between the Kansas City Interfaith Council and the American Friends Service Committee’s Kansas City Program.

Who we are

AFSC is a Quaker organization devoted to service, development, and peace programs throughout the world. Our work is based on the belief in the worth of every person, and faith in the power of love to overcome violence and injustice. Learn more

Where we work

AFSC has office around the world. To see a complete list see the Where We Work page.

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