History

In 1976 the nuclear arms race between the United States and the U.S.S.R. continued to escalate. Jo Anne Brooks and Elsie Lamb, after training in Washington D.C., called together Holland area peacemakers to begin educating area citizens about the nuclear arms race. Since then Holland Peacemakers has called for the closing of the School of the Americas here in the U.S., urged social justice for people in Columbia, and protested the use of military force and occupation of Iraq by the U.S.

Holland Peacemakers has held educational forums, rallies, and sponsored speakers in the Holland area.

Vision

Our vision is a world at peace: where all people live free from the threat of war and military actions; where nations, governments, and individuals use diplomacy, negotiation, and treaties to resolve differences instead of military force.

Mission

Our mission is

to promote peace and justice in the world using both education and nonviolent direct action
to advocate for social justice for those who have no voice
to make nations and governments accountable for their actions: military, social, and economic

Meetings

Holland Peacemakers meet weekly on Wednesdays from 7:00 - 8:00 pm at Leaf and Bean Too, 451 Columbia Ave (corner of 19th Street) in Holland.

New members are always welcome.

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