SPEAKERS
Iraq Speakers Bureau
Direct access to policy experts, diplomats, former UN officials, human rights activists and public health researchers.
Chris Fitz, Iraq Speakers Bureau
Education for Peace in Iraq Center
1101 Pennsylvania Ave. SE
Washington, DC 20003 U.S.A.
Tel (202) 543-6176, Fax: (202) 543-0725
isb@igc.org
Foreign Policy In Focus
It’s a "think tank without walls" that functions as an international network of more than 650 policy analysts and advocates.
For help arranging speakers for campus events, contact:
Juliette
202-234-9382 x254
juliette@ips-dc.org.
Global Exchange Speakers Bureau
Speakers are primarily dynamic grassroots and community leaders who offer analysis, provide real solutions and opportunities to build powerful citizen coalitions.
2017 Mission St
San Francisco, CA 94110
Tel (415) 255-7296 ext. 244, Fax (415) 255-7498 speakers@globalexchange.org
SPEAKOUT! (Institute for Democratic Education and Culture)
National non-profit organization that promotes progressive speakers and artists on campuses and in communities.
POB 99096
Emeryville, CA 94662
Tel (501) 601-0182, Fax (510) 601-0183
info@speakoutnow.org
TRAINERS
The War Resisters League
One of the oldest peace organizations in the United States, has a national network of trainers who can support local activists and organizations by providing training in nonviolence, direct action, tactics and strategy, anti-oppression, and related skills.
339 Lafayette Street
New York, NY 10012
(212) 228-0450
fax (212) 228-6193
simpsonbrad@earthlink.net;
wrl@warresisters.org
Fellowship of Reconciliation
The oldest interfaith peace organization in the country, the FOR's Directory of Nonviolence Trainers helps grassroots groups select members of FOR who are committed to and experienced in active and principled nonviolence.
Fellowship of Reconciliation
Janet Chisholm
845/358-4601 or
nonviolence@forusa.org
FOR, POBox 271, Nyack, NY 10960
RANT, Root Activist Network of Trainers
Provides training and organizing support to grassroots local, regional, national and international groups.
Their primary focus is creative nonviolent direct action but they can train on strategy, organizing, consensus and facilitation, trauma and healing, and anti-oppression.
Contact Lisa at fithianl@igc.org
The Ruckus Society
Provides non-violent direct action and creative action training by facilitating the sharing of information and expertise that strengthens the capacity to change our relationship with the environment and each other.
5111 Telegraph Ave. #326
Oakland, CA 94609
Tel (510) 763-7078, Fax: (510) 763-7068
info@ruckus.org
The Spin Project (Strategic Press Information Center)
Provides media technical assistance to nonprofit public-interest organizations across the nation who want to influence debate, shape public opinion and garner positive media attention.
77 Federal Street, 2nd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94107
Tel (415) 284-1420 x309, Fax (415) 284-1414
info@spinproject.org
Families for Freedom
A New York based multi-ethnic network by and for immigrants facing deportation. They provide interactive, practical trainings on immigrants rights and the domestic War on Terror to diverse audiences of targeted immigrants, students, advocates, attorneys and civic groups nationwide.
To arrange a training or receive fact sheets, contact:
Families for Freedom
2 Washington Street, 766 North
New York, NY 10004
212.898.4121
212.363.8533 fax
aarti@nationalimmigrationproject.org |
