CHICAGO: CPT delegations for year 2,000 announced
December 16, 1999
CHICAGO: CPT delegations for year 2,000 announced
Christian Peacemaker Teams announces the following delegations planned for
the Year 2000:
Middle East: February 4-16, May 26-June 8, July 21-August 3, and
November14-27.
Rebuilders Against Bulldozers Teams will meet with Israeli and Palestinian
peace and human rights workers and then join with CPT's long-term team in
Hebron to document cases of Palestinian families whose homes are threatened
with demolition by Israeli authorities. Cost is $1700 US.
Chiapas, Mexico: February 18-29, May 18-30, July 13-25, and November 17-29.
Delegates will learn about issues of injustice underlying the
conflict in this southern Mexican state and meet with villagers facing
ongoing violence and harassment from soldiers and paramilitary groups. Cost
is $1000 US.
North America: La Framboise Island, Pierre, South Dakota, [tentatively
scheduled for March] Participants will join with Lakota people who have been
encamped since March 1999 protesting the U.S. and state governments'
violation of treaty rights. Cost: $125. Delegates provide their own
transportation.
CPT is a faith-based group that seeks participants for all delegations who
are interested in human rights work, commited to nonviolence, and willing
to participate in team worship and reflection. The delegation experience
usually culminates in a nonviolent public witness that challenges
structural violence. Delegates should have plans to share about the trip
upon return to their home communities and congregations.
For international delgations, the cost covers roundtrip airfare from a
designated U.S. or Canadian city, all on-ground travel, two meals a day,
simple accommodations, and all honorariums and delegation fees. For more
information or to apply, contact CPT at the address below.