Friendship Caravan: News and articles

Articles about the Friendship Caravan
News Releases
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Evangelicals See Morocco as Bridge to Muslim World
By ADELLE M. BANKS c. 2004 Religion News Service (UNDATED)

Relations maroco-américaines : entretiens de MM. Jettou et Oukacha avec une délégation de la droite chrétienne américaine Le Matin 04.03.2004

Evangelical Christians Reach Out To Muslims Plans Include Morocco Concert
By Alan Cooperman Washington Post Staff Writer Saturday, April 10, 2004; Page A03

National Association of Evangelicals (NAE) announces overture from Moroccan Government
Date: March 31, 2004 Contact: Rev. Richard Cizik, 202-789-1011
Washington, DC - A visit earlier this month by a group of evangelical leaders to the Kingdom of Morocco has resulted in the first-ever invitation on the part of that nation's top government officials to the National Association of Evangelicals (NAE) and other Christian organizations to sponsor humanitarian development projects and encourage ongoing exchange with American Evangelicals.

Articles about the Friendship Caravan

TOWN HALL MEETING: MEET THE ARAB AMBASSADORS
C-SPAN BROADCAST ADVISORY

For Caravan, Destination Friendship: Events Aim to Bridge U.S.-Arab Culture Gap
Washington Post Thursday, October 30

Forum brings Arabs, Americans closer
Gaithersburg Gazette Friday October 29

Friendship bond
Gulf Daily News Vol XXVI NO. 222 Tuesday 28 October 2003

Family law reform in Morocco prepares new ground for democratization process, diplomat Morocco
ArabicNews.com 10/28/2003

US-Arab friendship caravan officially launched in Gaithersburg
ArabicNews.com 10/27/2003

Envoy wins praise over terror fight response
Gulf Daily News Vol XXVI NO. 219 Saturday 25 October 2003

Bahrain joins US 'friendship walk'
Gulf Daily News Vol XXVI NO. 218 Friday, October 24

Friendship Caravan on its way to Gaithersburg
by Brooke W. Stanley Staff Writer Gaithersburg Gazette

City to welcome Friendship Caravan, Oct. 23
City of Gaithersburg Thursday October 16

Bahrain to spread word of harmony
by Soman Baby Gulf Daily News

The Friendship Caravan
eTurbo News August 18, 2003 by Hazel Heyer

Morocco to support Friendship Caravan across the US in 2004
Article as published in the Summer 2003 Issue of Friends of Morocco Newsletter

West/Arab friendship caravan inaugurated
Bahraini.TV: the quintessential alternative guide to Bahrai Sun, 13 July 2003

Friendship Caravan Launched From Bahrain's Embassy
Washington Report on the Middle East May 2003

The Friendship Caravan, An Expedition for Hearts and Minds
Text of Radio Program on Voice of America (Broadcast 5 times daily during week of 4/13-19/2003)

The Friendship Caravan: Animals vs. Animosity
Text of Article in Newsweek International (Issue dated Monday, April 14, 2003)

UPDATE: January 5, 2003 from Michael Kirtley, President

Moderation will win war
Michael Kirtley's Op-Ed Piece in The Philadelphia Inquirer 10.04.01

News Releases and Advisories

Endorsed by:
Rep. Christopher Van Hollen, Jr. Member of Congress US House of Representatives
Hon. Douglas M. Duncan County Executive Montgomery County
Dr. Nancy S. Grasmick Superintendent of Schools
Governor Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. Governor State of Maryland
Senator Paul Spyros Sarbanes Senator United States Senate

What they say about the Friendship Caravan: Quotes by leaders

LOCAL COMMUNITIES TO WELCOME THE FRIENDSHIP CARAVAN: Citizens Invited To Join Historic Town Hall Meeting and Attend Cultural Programs Celebrating Arab and American Friendship Word 89kb PDF 528kb

Logo and photo gallery

MEDIA ADVISORY: FRIENDSHIP CARAVAN LAUNCHES IN MARYLAND; MAYOR TO LEAD AMERICANS, ARABS & ARAB DIPLOMATS IN A MILESTONE WALK FOR FRIENDSHIP Parents, Teachers and Students Join Colorful Procession of People, Camels and Arabian Horses 194kb PDF

Media advisory: Arab ambassadors join town hall meeting to foster understanding among Arabs, Americans PDF 345kb

Welcome by ROBERT L. EHRLICH. .JR GOVERNOR, State of Maryland

Welcome by Sidney A. Katz, Mayor City of Gaithersburg, MD

Caravan documentation

Flyer for Gaithersburg events PDF 243mb

Friendship Caravan high school activities guide Word Doc 384kb

Gaithersburg HS introduction Click only if you have a FAST internet connection
Otherwise download the 6.4MB PPT show

Caravan email alert

Caravan brochure Front Back

Caravan Overview