We are excited to share with you that Costa Rica has recently passed through their legislative body a bill to establish a Ministry for Justice and Peace!  This is encouraging news as momentum continues to grow around the world in favor of establishing structures at the highest levels of government that make peace a priority. We congratulate the hard work of the campaign in Costa Rica!  And, our own efforts continue to have an impact.

Dot Maver, long-time United States Representative to the Global Alliance for Ministries and Departments of Peace and Co-Director of National Peace Academy said:

"The Peace Alliance has helped inspire campaigns around the world as the U.S. working group within the Global Alliance.  As the news of a Costa Rican Ministry spreads worldwide, the U.S. campaign continues to play a leading role in the Global Alliance for Ministries and Departments of Peace.  There are now three on the planet: Solomon Islands, Nepal and Costa Rica. Momentum is growing and we look forward to the celebration at the upcoming summit."

This achievement is timed beautifully with the Fourth Global Summit for Ministries and Departments of Peace this upcoming September 13th-21st in Costa Rica, organized by the Global Alliance and hosted by the Costa Rican government.

Help us Send Peace Alliance Representation

It is important that The Peace Alliance staff have a presence at this global gathering.  Aaron Voldman, Peace Alliance staff member and Student Peace Alliance Executive Director, has played a vital role over the last two summits as a U.S. representative and is planning to attend this year once again.  Please strongly consider a donation to help support Aaron's travels and the possibility of sending additional representation.  Help us continue to be a role model for those that work for peace in the highest levels of our government.

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To learn more about the global efforts, visit: www.mfp-dop.org