Ms. Caki Kennedy, an independent educator, received a grant to pursue peace education programs in the Big Island public high schools.
Education and Economic Justice
The Committee will be supporting presentations in the local schools regarding the historical figure, Katsu Goto, an early labor activist who was lynched in 1892. Author Patsy Yuriko Iwasaki and manga artist Avery Allan Berido will be making presentations in both art as well as social studies classes (Modern Hawaiian History) using their recently published manga book, “Hidden Hero.”
Peace Poster Contest
Students and teachers from around the globe will be urged to express their own interpretation of this year’s peace theme. Cash and other prizes will be awarded for various age divisions, plus “Best of Show.” This year, teachers will also be receiving rewards. Instructions and Entry Forms coming soon. Teachers, provide us your e-mail address so that we can contact you with details. Click here for more details >
Peace Gardens
The Committee will be helping teachers in local schools as they teach students that growing food supports sustainability. Students can learn to exercise compassion by donating the food to local food banks and charities.
Carteret Atoll
Residents
of Carteret Atoll, part of New Guinea know full well the impact of
global warming, as rising ocean level is predicted to eliminate their ½
square mile island within the next 10 years. The Committee will be
working with the Carteret Atoll Project by assisting families with
financial assistance for education (public schools charge tuition) to
prepare them for their future life off of their island home.
Honokaa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, PO Box 1667, Honoka`a HI 96727 808 775-7232
The Committee is an affiliate of the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii,
a registered not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organization. Artwork and the words “United Nations” are used with permission.
Ms. Caki Kennedy, an independent educator, received a grant to pursue peace education programs in the Big Island public high schools.
The Committee will be supporting presentations in the local schools regarding the historical figure, Katsu Goto, an early labor activist who was lynched in 1892. Author Patsy Yuriko Iwasaki and manga artist Avery Allan Berido will be making presentations in both art as well as social studies classes (Modern Hawaiian History) using their recently published manga book, “Hidden Hero.”
The Committee will be helping teachers in local schools as they teach students that growing food supports sustainability. Students can learn to exercise compassion by donating the food to local food banks and charities. 
Residents
of Carteret Atoll, part of New Guinea know full well the impact of
global warming, as rising ocean level is predicted to eliminate their ½
square mile island within the next 10 years. The Committee will be
working with the Carteret Atoll Project by assisting families with
financial assistance for education (public schools charge tuition) to
prepare them for their future life off of their island home.