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US Customs Seizes Canadian Computers Bound for Cuba

luciab — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 07:15:52 -0500

US Customs has seized five Pentium 4 computers donated by Canadians from Vancouver, Canada. As of 11:30 EST, the Pastors for Peace Friendshipment Caravan had completed passage of US Customs and passed over to Mexican customs- minus the computers. Stand by for more information.
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Pastors for Peace 21st Friendshipment Caravan to Cuba July 3 – August 3, 2010

luciab — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 13:25:09 -0600

Join the caravan as we pass through your community.

Connect and stay with community activists across the country as you travel.

Alternatively—join us directly in Texas on July 18th.
Download a brochure

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Trained in Cuba, U.S. Doctors Describe Month in Haiti

luciab — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 18:46:53 -0600

by Renee Feltz, the Indypendent, March 12, 2010

After the Jan. 12 earthquake that devastated Haiti, Dr. Melissa Barber received a call asking her to help treat people left injured and living in squalid conditions.

“There was no question,” said Barber, 30, who was born and raised in the Bronx and worked in quality assessment at St. Barnabas Hospital in the heart of the borough. “I actually resigned and I made plans to go to Haiti for a month. That is how much it’s ingrained in me to help the underserved communities when they are in need.”

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Curriculum and plan of studies

amrosell — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 10:41:59 -0500

An overview of the curriculum and general plan of studies at the Latin American School of Medicine in Havana, Cuba Read more >

The Scholarship Program for US Students at the Latin American School of Medicine

amrosell — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 17:16:01 -0500

An overview of the scholarship program for US students at the Latin American School of Medicine in Havana, Cuba. Read more >

21st Pastors for Peace Caravan Arrives in Cuba!

luciab — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:51:25 -0500

The 21st Pastors for Peace Caravan arrived in Cuba on Friday, July 23, carrying an important donation that includes vehicles, medical and sports equipment, and teaching materials for Cuban children. Read more >

21st Friendshipment Caravan is on its Way to Cuba!

luciab — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 15:04:12 -0500

After a long drive from the US/Mexico border to the port of Tampico, 85 caravanistas loaded more than 100 tons of medical aid onto cargo boats before dawn. The Pastors for Peace Caravan is on the final leg of its journey to Cuba! This victory was made possible by the massive outpouring of your support! Read more >

Pastors for Peace Caravan To Cuba Prepares to Cross US Border Into Mexico on Wednesday July 21.

luciab — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:07:07 -0500

CONTACT:

in McAllen,TX: Alison Bodine 303/638-9799

in New York: Lucia Bruno 212/926-5757; 347/423-4330 Read more >

Honduras Action Alert

alison — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:51:48 -0600

TELL PRESIDENT OBAMA: DON'T SUPPORT THE ILLEGAL COUP REGIME IN HONDURAS
DON'T RECOGNIZE THE NOV. 29TH ELECTIONS Read more >

Action Alert from IFCO/Pastors for Peace on behalf of the National Resistance Front Against the Coup in Honduras: Emergency

luciab — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 23:01:18 -0500

Honduras Update 10/22/09: Day 117 of the Coup

“DIALOGUE” IS AT A STALEMATE; REPRESSION CONTINUES; SEND POSTCARDS TO OBAMA! Read more >