Breaking News - Wings of Hope has been nominated for the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize
Here's a little background on the Nobel Peace Prize:
The Nobel Peace Prize
“The said interest shall be divided into five equal parts, which shall be apportioned as follows: /- - -/ one part to the person who shall have done the most or the best work for fraternity between nations, the abolition or reduction of standing armies and for the holding and promotion of peace congresses.”
(Excerpt from the will of Alfred Nobel)
Alfred Nobel was interested in social issues. He developed a special engagement in the peace movement. An important factor in Nobel’s interest in peace was his acquaintance with Bertha von Suttner. Perhaps his interest in peace was also due to the use of his inventions in warfare and assassination attempts? Peace was the fifth and final prize area that Nobel mentioned in his will.
Henry Dunant, founder of the Red Cross, shared the first Nobel Peace Prize in 1901 with Frédéric Passy, a leading international pacifist of the time. In addition to humanitarian efforts and peace movements, the Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded for work in a wide range of fields including advocacy of human rights, mediation of international conflicts, and arms control.
The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded by a committee of five persons who are chosen by the Norwegian Storting.
Article Source: "The Nobel Peace Prize". Nobelprize.org. 28 Jan 2011 http://nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/peace/
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I am so excited!!!!!!
That is very cool. Bet you had an interesting day at work. Congratulations to all involved (and I think that means you, too).
ReplyDeleteEveryone was in a meeting when I was there. I actually didn't get the news until I got home. But there was a feeling that something was going on. It's a great group, they deserve it. What an honor though to be nominated.
ReplyDeleteI am over-the-top happy for you Annie! You and your colleagues have done some pretty amazing things and what could be higher praise? Congratulations on the nomination. Best wishes on a win! What company you'll be in!
ReplyDeleteI know....isn't it exciting. Thanks from the whole team for the congrats!
ReplyDeleteI haven't been reading your blog for very long Annie so I had to google the wings of hope. Now that I have that's awesome! sounds like a great group!
ReplyDeleteIt is a great organization, you can get information on the Wings of Hope link I have in the left corner. I know my big bold DONATE may scare people thinking that if you click you are committed to $$$$, it really just takes you to the website. I probably should reword that. Also awhile back I did a post on WOH in December 2010 http://helloartichokeannie.blogspot.com/2010/12/wings-of-hope-chesterfield-missouri.html
ReplyDeleteThanks Ish.
TODAY MY FRIEND LEFT FOR HOUSTON WITH THEIR LITTLE GIRL. SHE'LL HAVE HER CANCER OPERATION TUESDAY. IT'S A LONG DRIVE FOR THEM BUT AS I SAID ON ONE OF THE BLOGS THEY HAVE THE BEST DOCTORS AT THE HOSPITAL THERE. NOW IT'S THE WAITING GAME. WE DON'T KNOW HOW LONG THEY'LL BE THERE. I'M SURE THERE'LL BE TREATMENT FOR A WHILE AFTER THE OPERATION. WE ARE VERY CLOSE LIKE FAMILY.
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Nice to know she is getting the best care possible. It is wonderful to work with an organization that does so much good. Last Friday a little child was in, still on crutches, being given a tour around, we have lots of thank you gifts from many tribes in Africa and South America on display. Pure delight for a child to see.
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