Iraq, Kurdistan, Prayers

Prayers for Peacemakers, April 3, 2014

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April 3, 2014

Prayers for Peacemakers, April 3, 2014

Give thanks for the successful conclusion of the training in
Iraqi Kurdistan. It was an
important step in changing how training is done in CPT. In addition to local participants from
Iraqi Kurdistan, trainees, and trainers from Poland, the Czech Republic,
Germany, Sweden, Colombia, and Canada.

See IRAQI KURDISTAN: Participants in Iraqi Kurdistan training reflect on their five weeks

See video participants
put together about their training experiences.

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