Dear Dr. Ghassan,<br><br>Thanks for your mail,<br><br>Please be aware that the P2P Foundation is essentially a knowledge commons around p2p infrastructures, not a well funded NGO that would at present be able to send people to such projects,<br>
<br>Our resource base is listed below, see for example <a href="http://p2pfoundation.net/Category:Facilitation">http://p2pfoundation.net/Category:Facilitation</a><br><br>If that is still useful let us know,<br><br>Michel Bauwens<br>
<br><br><br><div class="gmail_quote">2011/2/26 Dr.Ghassan <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:care@palnet.com">care@palnet.com</a>></span><br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 0.8ex; border-left: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); padding-left: 1ex;">
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<div><font face="Arial" size="2">Dear Officials and Colleagues�</font></div>
<div>The Global Civil Society </div>
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<p style="margin: 0in 0in 6pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;" lang="EN-GB"><font face="Times New Roman">I am writing on behalf of
the Centre for Applied Research in Education ( </font><a href="http://www.care-palestine.com/" target="_blank"><font face="Times New Roman">www.care-palestine.com</font></a><font face="Times New Roman"> ) . We have become aware of <span>�</span>your efforts <span>�</span>and feel there could be great benefit
from a collaboration between us.</font></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;" lang="EN-GB"><font face="Times New Roman">CARE has been working with
local communities in the Occupied Palestinian Territory since 1989. We believe in
reducing violence, achieving stability and building sustainable peace though
educational means, and are committed to building relationships and partnerships
with appropriate leaders and organisations. We strive towards democratising
Palestinian education through participatory approach, minimising effects of
violence and adopting dialogue as a way of life.</font></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;" lang="EN-GB"><font face="Times New Roman">We have recognised an
imperative need for training workshops for children, university students,
teachers and head-teachers, to enhance knowledge and understanding in order to
combat the negative effects of on-going conflict through non-violent conflict
resolution, psychological treatment and educational
programs.</font></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;" lang="EN-GB"><font face="Times New Roman">We place great emphasis on
increasing our participant�s role within their communities.<span>� </span>CARE takes care to promote public
awareness, encourage participation in political and community leadership and to
build networks amongst communities.</font></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;" lang="EN-GB"><font face="Times New Roman">We would like to suggest
that You and the Global Civil Society to become involved in our projects. There
is scope for close cooperation on possible ventures and exciting new programs.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;" lang="EN-GB"><font face="Times New Roman">The situation in the OPT
requires urgent attention and we hope that, with your help , we can look to
expand our services and develop our programs in order to offer the most
effective services and to reach those most in need.</font></span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in 0in 6pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;" lang="EN-GB"><font face="Times New Roman">We look forward to hearing
from you and remains ,</font></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 6pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;" lang="EN-GB"><font face="Times New Roman">Yours in peace
,</font></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 6pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;" lang="EN-GB"><font face="Times New Roman">Dr.Ghassan Abdallah
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<p style="margin: 0in 0in 6pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;" lang="EN-GB"><font face="Times New Roman">Director of CARE
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