Chernobyl Children's Project Biggest Convoy
Chernobyl Children's Project (CCP) will send its biggest ever convoy to Chernobyl from Midleton on 9th April, about IR£2 million worth of humanitarian aid in ten 38-tonne trucks plus 14 ambulances. News from Chernobyl-affected areas is not good with food shortages common. The ambulances will be added to the CCP's fleet of 113 ambulances in the Chernobyl region which are regularly repaired by mechanics. CCP is Ireland's first and largest registered charity established to help the child victims of the world's worst nuclear disaster at Chernobyl in the Ukraine in April 1986. CCP administers 15 different programmes in Ireland, Belarus, The Ukraine and Western Russia to this end. The project has a network of over 70 'outreach groups' of volunteers throughout Ireland. CCP intends to bring another 1,000 children to Ireland this summer for rest and recuperation, and intends to carry out further renovation work on orphanages in Belarus in the autumn. Donations for the Chernobyl Children's Project can be lodged at TSB Bank, Lapps Quay, Cork, A/c No. 36410021, sort code 99 07 01. CCP, 2 Camden Place, Camden Quay, Cork. Phone 021 - 506411, fax 021 - 551544, http://www.aardvark.ie/ccp/

Corryfest at Currymeala
30th June - 4th July sees CorryFest 2000 gathering at the Corrymeela Centre, Ballycastle, on the theme (from Micah) 'Do Justice, Love Mercy And Walk Humbly'. There will be seminars and workshops daily and learning strands which will run throughout the weekend, plus concerts etc. Speakers include Donal Dorr, Michael Lapsley, and Kathy Galloway. Spaces limited to 100 residential, 100 non-residential; cost £145 residential, £95 unwaged, non-residential £75 for full 5 days, £50 unwaged (one day not an option). Programme and booking form available from Cathy Curran, CorryFest 2000, Corrymeela House, 8 Upper Crescent, Belfast BT7 1NT. Phone 028 - 9050 8080 (note number), or details are on Corrymeela's website www.corrymeela.org

Scottish Centre for Nonviolence
There is something about an idea whose time has come. A year ago the Scottish Centre for Nonviolence was established in Dunblane in central Scotland. Its aim is to spread the ideals and practices of nonviolence at all levels of society. There are 4 workers at the Centre and an extensive library of workshop and resource materials. Programmes are being developed for use in universities. Workshops are being held with teachers and community workers and the Centre is involved with various European groups seeking alternatives to military intervention. Helen is also involved with training for direct action, particularly against Trident nuclear weapons. For further information or to subscribe to our mailing list, contact; Scottish Centre for Nonviolence, The Annexe, Scottish Churches House, Kirk Street, Dunblane, Scotland FK15 0AJ. Phone 01786 - 824730, E-mail nonviolence@callnetuk.com

Arms Trade Foyled Again?:
Peace studies research opportunities
The Foyle Ethical Investment Coalition is now meeting on a regular basis and working for ethical development in the region (see info about Raytheon, NN75). Meanwhile they have research topics available (free offer!) suitable for peace studies theses:

Amnesty International (NI)
In conjunction with Oxfam, Amnesty International (AI) has launched a campaign for tougher UK arms exports control, hoping to close loopholes which allow export of military equipment to repressive regimes. The issue of arms control will be one of several topics addressed at AI-NI's annual conference in Belfast on 6th May. Speakers at ‘Human Rights Now!' will also discuss a new campaign on Saudi Arabia and the consultative process leading to a Northern Ireland Bill of Rights. The latter is the focus of an AI initiative to ensure the voices of young people are heard; entries by 11 - 18 year olds to 'The Rights Stuff!' competition will be forwarded to the NI Human Rights Commission; competition pack etc available from AI-NI. AI-NI, 80a Stranmillis Road, Belfast BT9 5AD, phone 028 9066 6216, fax 028 9066 6164.

IVS/VSI/SCI Workcamps
Once more International Voluntary Service and Voluntary Service International, respectively the Northern and Southern branches of SCI (Service Civil International) are looking for volunteers aged 18+ to participate in projects throughout the world for 2 - 4 weeks this summer. These bring together people from different countries and cultures on short term projects which benefit local communities and groups; projects take place in Ireland, Europe, North America and North Africa. Volunteers pay a fee (e.g. VSI fees range from £25 unwaged at home to max IR£70 waged abroad) and travel but food and accommodation are provided. The workcamp brochure, detailing several hundred projects, is available from IVS, 122 Great Victoria Street, Belfast BT2 7BG (ph. 028 9023 8147, E-mail ivsni@dnet.co.uk ) at £3, or from VSI, 30 Mountjoy Square, Dublin 1 (phone 01 - 855 1011, E-mail vsi@iol.ie) at IR£3.

Meath Peace Group
A public talk on 'The Good Friday Agreement - Two Years On' takes place on Monday 10th April in St Columban's College, Dalgan Park, Navan, Co Meath starting at 8pm; speakers include Sean Farren, John Bruton, Esmond Birnie, Gary McMichael. This also marks the seventh anniversary of the group's founding, a totally voluntary group working to promote peace and reconciliation through the fostering of dialogue and understanding between the different traditions on the island and between North and South. The group has held 37 public talks in Meath, weekend gatherings for young people and adults, school programmes for transition year students, teachers' workshops, peace services, books of condolences and peace rallies. Various publications have been produced including reports of talks, newsletters, reports on issues and on parades. For further info; Julitta Clancy, Parsonstown, Batterstown, Co Meath, phone 01 - 825 9438, fax 01 - 825 9261.

People Moving On
People Moving On are continuing to work in support of the Good Friday Agreement and the peace process. To this end there will be a demo at Stormont on Monday 10th April at 1.00 pm. They're also currently conducting an audit of the implementation of the Good Friday Agreement; a base document is available from the Women Together office, and a seminar takes place on Friday 14th April from 1 - 4.30pm in Belfast. Contact 028 9031 5100, or mobile 07712 - 494440 (Meta Auden); Women Together, 62 Lisburn Road, Belfast BT9 6AF.

Quaker House Occupied!
Mark Chapman is the new staff person at Quaker House in Belfast; he is joined by his partner Gill and their baby. This project has been promoting dialogue and cross-community politics since its inception in 1982 (the last representatives were Janet and Alan Quilley). Quaker House, 7 University Avenue, Belfast BT7 1GX, Phone/Fax 028 - 9024 9293, E-mail qhbelfst@nildram.co.uk

Green Living Fair (24th/25th June)
Once again a range of groups are coming together to put on the Green Living Fair at Castle Espie (Wildfowl and Wetland Trust), near Comber, Co Down, this year on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th June from 10am to 6pm. There'll be talks, workshops, debates, trade stands, demonstrations, an organic corner and a crèche; areas covered will include renewable energy, straw bale building, reed bed filtration, composting, recycling, holistic medicine etc. Admission ranges from children £2.25, adult concession £2.75, waged £3.50, reductions for the 2 days etc. There'll be a half-hourly bus service from Comber and a few free buses from Belfast. Details/events programme from; Alison or James at 028 9187 4146, E-mail castleespie@wwt.org,uk

We Hope the Suspense Isn't Killing...
The latest offering from Community Dialogue is 'Collapsed of Suspended? Your choice!' looking at the 72-day government in Northern Ireland and asking the questions. 4 pages of A5. Community Dialogue, 373 Springfield Road, Belfast BT12 7DG, phone 028 - 90 32 99 95, E-mail admin@commdial.org Web: www.commdial.org

Community Organising Conference, Limerick
Southill CD Project is organising a one day conference on a particular approach to 'Community Organising - Working Towards A More Inclusive Society' on Wednesday 19th April (10am - 5 pm). Facilitators for the day are Janet Hilkin and Bernadette Pope from Wolverhampton, taking a coalition-building type approach. Contact as soon as possible; Nuala Rennison, Southill Community Development Project, Galvone, Roxboro Road, Southill, Limerick, or phone 061 - 313024.

INCORE Gets To The Colonel Of The Matter
INCORE and the University of Ulster have appointed Irish Colonel Oliver Macdonald, with widespread international service with the UN, as visiting professor in Peace and Conflict Studies. INCORE (Initiative on Conflict Resolution and Ethnicity), Aberfoyle House, Northland Road, Londonderry BT48 7JA, phone 028 71 37550, E-mail INCORE@incore.ulst.ac.uk URL: http://www.incore.ulst.ac.uk

Christian Aid Moves In Belfast
Christian Aid's Belfast office has moved to 30 Wellington Park, Belfast BT9 6DL, where they will have more space including for their educational resource centre; contacts remain the same - Phone 028 9038 1204, fax 028 9038 1737, E-mail mboden@christian-aid.org

College Anti-Sectarianism Guide
The Student Movement in Northern Ireland has launched a major guide to promoting effective community relations strategies in 3rd level education. The 58-page 'Promoting And Managing Diversity In Tertiary Education' has been produced by the NUS-USI Northern Ireland Student Centre. Copies cost £3, available from NUS-USI Student Centre, 29 Bedford Street, Belfast BT2 7EJ, phone 028 9024 4641, E-mail info@nus-usi.org.uk

Death of Ernest Dawe
We regret to record the death during February of Ernest Dawe of Luwigshafen, Germany, gentle man, international peace activist and friend of Ireland in general and Lurgan in particular [Source; Church and Peace +49 6445 5588, E-mail: churchpe@aol.com Web: http://church-peace.ini.hu].

INNATE Belfast Networking Group
The next INNATE Belfast networking meeting is on Monday 17th April at 7.30pm in Quaker House, 7 University Avenue, Belfast - anyone interested welcome, contact Rob at INNATE for any queries. The networking group oversees INNATE work and plans events as well as exchanging information.