The Friends Peace Teams in Asia West Pacific,formerly Indonesia Initiative, seeks to connect communities of conscience between the U.S. and communities in the Asia West Pacific to provide opportunities for conscientious service. Building mutual friendships requires entering other worlds - worlds very different from our own and finding our common humanity. We are building friendships among people in Indonesia, Nepal, Australia, New Zealand and the US. Currently, we work with human rights defenders, conflict "refugees," and teachers of young children in East Aceh, Tamiang & North Sumatra who do not support violence & war and do not take sides. And we are expanding our efforts as we grow to include other countries. We share a faith... across religion, class & culture ...in the power of a Living Spirit to give life, joy, peace, and prosperity through love, integrity and compassionate justice among people who live in simplicity and equality. We call this our real work - seeking to live with clear consciences and to connect communities of conscience.

Programs and Locations

Currently doing work in Nepal, Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand. And exploring outreach to a number of other countries.

Alternatives to Violence, trauma healing, developmental play, peace  
team delegations and people-to-people friendships

Website

 http://consciencestudio.com/indonesia

Aceh, North Sumatra, West Java and Central Java

Alternatives to Violence, trauma healing, developmental play, peace  
team delegations and people-to-people friendships