I learned of an international day for overcoming poverty, “October 17, the World Day for Overcoming Poverty,” from a free ebook “Artisans of Peace Overcoming Poverty,” by Diana Faujour Skelton, published by the non-profit organization the International Movement ATD Fourth World. One way that the country of Guatemala celebrates the World Day for Overcoming Poverty is by choosing a citizen to take part in their national White Rose of Peace ceremony. [1] The daily ceremony was begun at the end of the country’s 36 year long civil war to show the country’s hope for ongoing peace. [p 20, 29-32, Artisans of Peace Overcoming Poverty]
Visit the atd-fourthworld site for more info about the book “Artisans of Peace Overcoming Poverty,”and to download a free copy: [e-book.atd-fourthworld] Recognizing the value of all groups within society and increasing communication between the groups has helped communities in a variety of situations and locations. This book is the first edition of a three part series.
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- George & Eve DeLange, Guatemala National Palace
Of Culture. White Rose of Peace Ceremony, images and description on a travel website, Guatemala, https://delange.org/Guat1/Guat1.htm - Diana Faujour Skelton, “Artisans of Peace Overcoming Poverty,” atd-fourthworld, http://ebook.atd-fourthworld.org/
Hi Jenny,
Thanks for sharing this. There’s also an additional link for October 17th at: http://overcomingpoverty.org/. Also, this year, we’re collecting signatures for a “Thunderclap” social media petition to reinforce the international day, here: https://www.thunderclap.it/projects/16834-join-the-fight-to-endpoverty
Take care,
Diana
Hi Diana,
Thank you for the additional information and links.
Best wishes,
Jenny