Amsterdam, 7 July 2017 Dear FOR Peace Presence: I will always remain grateful for the work of Susana Pimiento Chamorro, Liza Smith, and John Lindsay Poland whose work with FOR introduced me to Colombia and the concept of Protective Accompaniment. For 15 years now,...
Month: July 2017
15 Years in Colombia
This year we are celebrating 15 years of protective, unarmed accompaniment in Colombia. We have learned so much along the way from our partners, friends, and allies, sharing unforgettable moments that have shown us the power that nonviolent resistance has to transform...
Where Small Town USA meets Rural Colombia
FORPP accompanier Kati Hinman reflects on her childhood growing up in Norfolk, a small town in the U.S. Today, she accompanies in the Peace Community in a far-flung, small Colombian village. She reflects on how small town USA meets rural Colombia. Originally published...