Background
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Purpose: To create an awareness of nonviolent principles and practices as a powerful way to heal, transform and empower our lives, our community, and our world.
Goal: To demonstrate that every person can move the world in the direction of peace through their daily nonviolent choice and action.
History In 1997 Arun Gandhi, grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, was inspired to commemorate the upcoming 50th and 30th memorial anniversaries of Gandhi and King. Out of this vision, A Season for Nonviolence was born to celebrate and carry on the work of these two great men and of all those who have helped move the world in the direction of peace. In 1998, the 64-day “Season” was launched nationally with opening ceremonies at the United Nations. Task forces in 111 U.S. cities and 10 countries initiated a powerful grassroots campaign to bring to life the spirit and practice of nonviolence as a powerful way to heal, transform and empower individuals and communities. In 1999 and 2000, the Season grew to include over 220 cities in the U.S. and abroad. This endorsement brought into full public focus the rich spectrum of grassroots projects and programs by individuals and organizations that are pro-actualizing a culture of peace. |