Servas At the United Nations

by  Jeanne Devine Attended by Servas members Jeanne Devine, Earlene Cruz, Radha Radhakrishna, Danielle Serres Servas, with members in over 100 countries, has the opportunity and responsibility to build peace.   Building cultural connections and understanding the role of women and youth in decision making are crucial steps in the prevention of conflicts.   We can actively discuss peace at get-togethers, build partnerships by inviting speakers of like-minded organizations, work to end poverty, hunger and inequality within our own communities.   While hosting or traveling, let’s share our experiences and ideas on how to cultivate this spirit of peace with our community. Modern conflicts are complex and result in huge humanitarian crises: millions of refugees, half of whom are children, and increasing populations live in high-violence areas. Millions of youth live in unstable communities and increasingly distrust governments to resolve probl