Upcoming Events

GENERATION DREAM 2012
Youth EduConcert honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Friday, February 3, 7 p.m., Richmond Public Library, 101E. Franklin--FREE!
Saturday, February 4, 2 p.m., Science Museum of VA, 2500 W. Broad St.--Free with Museum Admission
View a video clip from 2010
Download a Flier

Monday, February 6, 5:30 p.m. Crisis in the Congo
Film showing followed by panel discussion, Richmond Public Library, 101E. Franklin--free and open to the public. Please note: This film contains violent scenes that may not be appropriate for children

COMING SOON: 2012 Peace Essay Contest
Writing Prompt to be announced in late January 2012
Anyone interested in serving on the Essay Contest committee should contact rpec@rpec.org

Saturday, February 18, RPEC Night at The Robins Center
UR men's basketball vs. UNCC. 6 p.m.; UR Hall of Fame Induction
Advanced Sales ONLY Follow this link to order tickets
Use the special code RPEC for your discount. A portion of each ticket sold benefits the Peace Center.
Download a flier/mail-in order form

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Winners of the 2011 Peace Essay Contest
A Nobel Youth Peace Prize: Imagine the Nobel Prize Committee has decided to award a Youth Peace Prize. What might you do to earn this award? What problem(s) would you choose to work on? Think about the actions you might take to work toward peace, and how would you encourage others to help with your project?
(* Artwork by Kendall Dudley, gr.1)

Primary School Winners (gr. K-3)
Elementary School Winners (gr. 4-5)
Middle School Winners (gr. 6-8)
High School Winners (gr. 9-12)

Learn About HROC: Healing and Rebuilding Our Communities, an initiative to heal trauma resulting from acts of genocide.
Information from the African Great Lakes Initiative Website and
Read about the experiences of African participants

Eyes Wide Open-Virginia Project

A display of combat boots and civilian shoes in silent commemoration of the lives lost in Iraq. These posters documenting the cost of the war in Iraq are part of the Eyes Wide Open-Virginia exhibit that RPEC co-coordinates statewide with Midlothian Friends Meeting and Richmond Friends Meeting. Download EWO Poster
To host Eyes Wide Open-Virginia in your own community, contact rpec@rpec.org.