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Health as a Bridge to Peace (HBP) is a student club at York University, Toronto, founded in 2007. The club was established by a group of students, staff, and faculty members in the university who wanted to encourage dialogue on campus and create an environment where members in our community could explore perspectives related to health, peace, community, culture, identity, resilience.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Upcoming club's meeting
The last meeting for this Fall term is coming up. Join us on:
December 6th, 2010 from 4:30 to 5:30pm @ HNES402.
December 6th, 2010 from 4:30 to 5:30pm @ HNES402.
Looking forward to seeing you and continue planning for the next semester.
Friday, November 19, 2010
HBP Club is Now Accepting Applications for 'The Week of Dialogue' February 28 - March 4th 2011
Application Deadline Extended: December 15, 2010. Apply now!
HBP Club @ YorkU, The Tzedaka-Sadaqah Project @ WesternU & McMasterU, and Peace by Peace @ YaleU are now accepting applications to participate in the first Week of Dialogue, Bridging Cultures: Co-Creating Networks of Cooperation.
HBP Club @ YorkU, The Tzedaka-Sadaqah Project @ WesternU & McMasterU, and Peace by Peace @ YaleU are now accepting applications to participate in the first Week of Dialogue, Bridging Cultures: Co-Creating Networks of Cooperation.
Week of Dialogue, to be held from February 28 - March 4th 2011, is an event designed to create a safe environment for interested parties (undergraduate and graduate students, fellows, faculty and community members) to engage, identify, plan, act, and reflect on issues related to health, peace, culture, religion, and community. All participating groups will be responsible for planning and hosting a one day/half day event. These events will be interconnected on local, national and international levels.
For details and application procedures, please see the proposal guidelines and proposal application form. You can submit an on-line application by clicking here.
Also, check the Week of Dialogue's new website!
Also, check the Week of Dialogue's new website!
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Read the article! Join the discussion on Facebook!
Read the article! Join the discussion on Facebook! Can short-term volunteer work in orphanages be detrimental?
Are there ways to reduce the disadvantages of short term volunteering?
Who is benefiting from volunteering abroad?
If you were a policy advisor, what type of policy would you suggest the South African government take in order to protect children from potential harm?
Do organizations organizing/facilitating such volunteering opportunities have a responsibility to tell participants of potential harm they could be doing?
What other questions does this issue bring to mind?
We'd love to hear your thoughts: http://www.facebook.com/?tid=1695076981334&sk=messages#!/group.php?gid=2517975942
In S. Africa's Orphanages, Is Doing Good Really Bad?
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=130998857Are there ways to reduce the disadvantages of short term volunteering?
Who is benefiting from volunteering abroad?
If you were a policy advisor, what type of policy would you suggest the South African government take in order to protect children from potential harm?
Do organizations organizing/facilitating such volunteering opportunities have a responsibility to tell participants of potential harm they could be doing?
What other questions does this issue bring to mind?
We'd love to hear your thoughts: http://www.facebook.com/?tid=1695076981334&sk=messages#!/group.php?gid=2517975942
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
HBP Club Yoga Stress Buster: De-stress & meet new people from all walks of life!
When: Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010, 4:45 - 5:45 p.m.
What: Power Flow Yoga (Vinyasa)
Where: McLaughlin 216
Why: To decrease stress, improve flexibility and have fun!
Remember to wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat or towel if you can (they will also be provided).
Please RSVP by Friday, October 29, 2010 by email to: hbpclub@gmail.com
HBP Yoga Event- Nov. 3. 2010
Friday, September 10, 2010
HBP Club Upcoming Events and Monthly Meetings
Upcoming Events
The movie "Arranged" will be screened and will be followed by a discussion and commentary.
Past Events in Fall 2010:
• YorkFest - September 22, 2010
• Meet and Greet - September 29, 2010
4:30-5:30pm @ Health, Nursing & Environmental Science Building, York University, Keele Campus, Room: HNES402
• Second Annual Inclusion Day, Centre for Human Rights - October 6, 2010
10:00- 11:15am @ Founders College, Keele Campus York University
Register at: www.yorku.ca/respect
• Volunteer Orientation and Presentation Skills Workshop
October 20, 2010 4:30-6:30pm @ HNES 402-- CANCLED
• Stress Buster
De-stress & meet new people from all walks of life!
When: Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010, 4:45-5:45 p.m.
What: Power Flow Yoga
Where: McLaughlin 216
Why: To decrease stress, improve flexibility and have fun!
Bring a mat or towel if you can (they will also be provided) & comfortable clothing
Please RSVP by Wednesday, October 27, 2010, via email to: hbpclub@gmail.com
• Movie Night and Workshop on Health and Respectful Dialogue
When: November 17, 2010, 4:45pm
Where: TBA
Why: LEARN about arranged marriage in different cultures,
SHARE your experiences & knowledge,and
ENGAGE in a meaningful dialogue!
Where: TBA
Why: LEARN about arranged marriage in different cultures,
SHARE your experiences & knowledge,and
ENGAGE in a meaningful dialogue!
The movie "Arranged" will be screened and will be followed by a discussion and commentary."ARRANGED centers on the friendship between an Orthodox Jewish woman and a Muslim woman who meet as first-year teachers at a public school in Brooklyn. Over the course of the year they learn they share much in common - not least of which is that they are both going through the process of arranged marriages." IMDB
More details to come!
• Studying for Exams and Enjoying Winter Break – December 1 to 31, 2010
HBP Club monthly meetings will take place from 4:30 to 5:30pm @ HNES402:
• September 13, 2010
• October 4, 2010
• November 8, 2010 (location changed to HNES405)
• December 6, 2010
• December 6, 2010
Past Events in Fall 2010:
• YorkFest - September 22, 2010
• Meet and Greet - September 29, 2010
4:30-5:30pm @ Health, Nursing & Environmental Science Building, York University, Keele Campus, Room: HNES402
• Second Annual Inclusion Day, Centre for Human Rights - October 6, 2010
10:00- 11:15am @ Founders College, Keele Campus York University
Register at: www.yorku.ca/respect
• Volunteer Orientation and Presentation Skills Workshop
October 20, 2010 4:30-6:30pm @ HNES 402-- CANCLED
• Stress Buster
De-stress & meet new people from all walks of life!
When: Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010, 4:45-5:45 p.m.
What: Power Flow Yoga
Where: McLaughlin 216
Why: To decrease stress, improve flexibility and have fun!
Bring a mat or towel if you can (they will also be provided) & comfortable clothing
Please RSVP by Wednesday, October 27, 2010, via email to: hbpclub@gmail.com
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