Hostelling International USA San Diego (HI - San Diego) is pleased to host our 7th annual Peacebuilding Conference on September 20th and 21st this year. The Conference is being held in conjunction with Hostelling International's Sleep for Peace event and the United Nation's Day of Peace.
The theme for the Peacebuilding Conference is Journey to Peace, reflecting the travels people take in search of peace, security, and safety. Speakers will share stories of the movement of immigrants across borders, refugees seeking safety through relocation, local impacts of human trafficking, and how we, as citizen diplomats, can make a difference.
The Conference will begin on Saturday, September 20, from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm in the theater at San Diego State University's (SDSU) Aztec Student Union, where attendees will be engaged with speakers and activities. The keynote speaker is Natalie Maroun, with the San Diego Diplomacy Council.
A community service project will take place from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm on Sunday, September 21, at the Journey Thrift Shop in National City. Journey proceeds benefit victims of human trafficking.
A Celebration of Peace networking social will cap off events at the HI-San Diego Downtown hostel (521 Market St, San Diego) from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Sunday. Representatives from a variety of local peacebuilding agencies will be present to share information about their missions and needs, and participants can enjoy screen-printing activities, peace poetry, and refreshments.
To learn more about the Peacebuilding conference, including how to register, visit www.sandiegohostels.org/events.
Admission/Cost: FREE but donations are warmly accepted at the door.
Location:
Aztec Student Union
San Diego State University
Saturday, September 20 - 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Sunday, September 21 - 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM (see above for details)
For questions or to get involved, please visit: www.sandiegohostels.org, or email Teresa O'Bannon at
The theme for the Peacebuilding Conference is Journey to Peace, reflecting the travels people take in search of peace, security, and safety. Speakers will share stories of the movement of immigrants across borders, refugees seeking safety through relocation, local impacts of human trafficking, and how we, as citizen diplomats, can make a difference.
The Conference will begin on Saturday, September 20, from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm in the theater at San Diego State University's (SDSU) Aztec Student Union, where attendees will be engaged with speakers and activities. The keynote speaker is Natalie Maroun, with the San Diego Diplomacy Council.
A community service project will take place from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm on Sunday, September 21, at the Journey Thrift Shop in National City. Journey proceeds benefit victims of human trafficking.
A Celebration of Peace networking social will cap off events at the HI-San Diego Downtown hostel (521 Market St, San Diego) from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Sunday. Representatives from a variety of local peacebuilding agencies will be present to share information about their missions and needs, and participants can enjoy screen-printing activities, peace poetry, and refreshments.
To learn more about the Peacebuilding conference, including how to register, visit www.sandiegohostels.org/events.
Admission/Cost: FREE but donations are warmly accepted at the door.
Location:
Aztec Student Union
San Diego State University
Saturday, September 20 - 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Sunday, September 21 - 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM (see above for details)
For questions or to get involved, please visit: www.sandiegohostels.org, or email Teresa O'Bannon at
