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	Alternate Focus: Balance in Media Coverage in Middle East an article by Joanne Tawfilis I recently met with a representative from a very interesting organization called Alternate Focus (www.alternatefocus.org). Their mission is to offer the American Public Media video documentaries and stories that provide a balance to existing coverage of Middle East and related issues. The three founding directors, a Jew, a Christian and a Muslim, are working together for peace and justice and are based in San Diego, California USA. Alternative Focus has a number of volunteers who help with all aspects of video production, broadcasting, and DVD distribution to libraries and schools. This is an encouraging initiative because reaching the general public and youth with as many viewpoints as possible is critical to current and future PEACE efforts. It was exciting to feel the enthusiasm of the Atlernate Focus spokesperson who stated, "Our organization is an 'enabler.' We provide support to people who need acess to media...a real forum to tell their stories on film!" Several independent video producers are also affiliated with Alternate Focus and offer documentaries available to them for broadcast. The website states that they continue to seek affiliation with producers, distributors, and interested organizations. I also read where they offer free training on all aspects of video production. This would be an excellent resource for many of the activists working in the region to promote some of the positive efforts that are underway as well. This is yet another indication that there is hope for PEACE and that many non-governmental organizations can mobilize and make a positive impact, breaking ground, introducing new initiatives, informing the public with balanced news, and are dedicated to creating a culture of peace.		DISCUSSION Question(s) related to this article: How can different faiths work together for understanding and harmony?, * * * * * Latest reader comment: This discussion question applies to the following articles: Creating Harmony in the World: Working through Our Faiths in Dialogue Alternate Focus: Balance in Media Coverage in Middle East The Parliament of the World's Religions (Barcelona, Spain) Asian Religious Leaders Urge Religions To Teach Peace Living Faiths Together – Tool kit on inter-religious dialogue in youth work Sharing the right to Jerusalem's past The Doha Pre-Forum of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations Peace For Childrens in Primary Schools in Iraq Dialogue in Nigeria --  a new DVD teaching-tool for peacemakers 4th Annual International Conference on Religion, Conflict and Peace First Religious Youth Service Project in Pakistan World Harmony Day at the UN Highlights the Culture of Peace Report of Diversity Talk Series 2013, in Lahore, Pakistan Journée d'étude à Tunis: Religions et cultures au service de la paix Workshop in Tunis: Religions and cultures in the service of peace Out of the spotlight, Moroccan Islamic party promotes interfaith dialogue Muslim and Christian youth come together in Mombasa, Kenya Greeting of Peace from United Social Welfare Society, Pakistan Interfaith Cultural Study Tour to Nepal: Pakistan Youth Explore the Mysteries of Nepal One Nation, One Blood (Pakistan) Teachings of Peace Overview of the Book, Paganism an Introduction to Earth-Centered Religions La líder de un movimiento interreligioso Dena Merriam recibirá el 31 Niwano Peace Prize Dena Merriam, Founder and leader of The Global Peace Initiative of Women to receive the Niwano Peace Prize Pakistan: Scholars adopt charter of peace, support coexistence Lebanese dialogue aims to strengthen unity in diversity Un an du "Projet Revalorisation du Vivre Ensemble – REVE" au Niger A Year-long Project for "Living Together - REVE" in Niger Beating the drum for peace: A chat with the general secretary of the South Sudan Council of Churches There’s a Place in India Where Religions Coexist Beautifully and Gender Equality Is Unmatched Click here for articles since 2016.
This report was posted on September 13, 2005.