Peace Education
 Ms. Caki Kennedy, an independent educator, received a grant to pursue peace education programs in the Big Island public high schools.
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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.”
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Peace Poster Contest
 Hundreds of students joined with their teachers last year in producing posters with the theme “Peace is ….” This was an opportunity for them to spend time and effort reflecting upon and express the meaning of peace.
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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.
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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 ˝
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.
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