Event Ideas
Cost of War Banners
AFSC created a Cost of War exhibit that includes 10 large (7'x3') color flags that dramatically illustrate the trade-offs we are making by spending $720 million per day on the war. This exhibit is very effective for public events. We have copies of this exhibit in 17 different states .
Bring the cost of war exhibit to your community>
Federal Budget Quilt
This is a fun group project that very graphically shows the disproportionate
amount of our federal budget that is spent on the military.
Download instructions> (PDF)
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Die-in to represent Iraqi casualties
A simple action to help people understand that more than 100 Iraqis die each day. One hundred plus people all lie down in a grid pattern and cover themselves with white sheets. The names of the Iraqi dead are read over a sound system and volunteers place red carnations on the bodies.
Download organizing instructions> (PDF)
Eyes Wide Open State Exhibits
Working with AFSC offices, Quaker meetings and peace groups across the country, the Eyes Wide Open state exhibits feature the boots of the soldiers from their home states in addition to a memorial to the Iraqi civilian casualties.State exhibits feature the boots of the soldiers from their home states in addition to a memorial to the Iraqi civilian casualties. Learn more>
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Representing U.S. and Iraqi Deaths
Find photos of Iraqi casualties and posters representing U.S. casualties by state.
Find what you need and download >
Memorial Ribbon Project
Black ribbons in your community will show mourning for the troops lost and our desire for them to come home. Learn more about this project >
Meet with Congress
Set up a meeting with your senator's or representative's district office. Visit Congress.org to find an office >
Candlelight Vigils
A relatively easy to organize and a powerful statement for peace. More about vigils >
Prayers & Meditations
Religious resources from several religious for vigils and services. More about religious resources >
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