Welcome!
“Bridge of Hearts” grew from my desire to promote harmony between the people of nations in conflict. I have been a peace and social activist for most of my adult life and I am currently focused on preventing an unjust war with Iran. I have traveled to Iran (twice) with a camcorder and a dream of providing Iranians with a way to speak directly to the American people.
The Iranians I met LOVE Americans. Imagine if the people of our countries were to get to know each other, war between our governments would be much less possible. The “Bridge of Hearts” team is setting up a “Dear Iran Project” on Facebook. We want to give a voice to the people of the United States, Iran, and Israel. We will be visiting Israel in June.
Coming soon … If you own a Smartphone, or camcorder, we will be inviting you to send us a short, meaningful video message for the Iranian people, and we’ll post this on our Facebook page. For more information, you’ll soon be able to go to “Bridge of Hearts” on Facebook.
The Occupy Movement and Facebook provide us with new possibilities for peace. Let’s make the most of them!
I went to Iran in 2007, as part of a “Global Exchange” citizen’s delegation, because it appeared that the U.S. government was about to start another war. When I returned, I spent five months in Washington, D.C., trying to persuade Congress to follow a path of diplomacy with Iran, rather than sanctions. My second trip was in 2010 with “Fellowship of Reconciliation”, America’s largest, oldest, Interfaith Peace organization.
Past Projects by Jes Richardson:
*** The ten foot tall Gandhi Puppet and I toured the US in 2004, encouraging people to vote in the presidential election, and reviving Gandhi’s message of peaceful protest. The “Mill Valley Seniors For Peace” graciously financed the tour.
*** My teaching credential has provided me with an opportunity to connect with young people. High school students helped build the Gandhi Puppet to protest the invasion of Iraq in 2003.
*** I blocked logging trucks in Oregon to save Old Growth forests in 1986. Julia Butterfly Hill is a friend and inspiration.
*** I worked with Cesar Chavez and the “United Farm Workers” in the sixties.
I am blessed to have so much help from so many wonderful people. Special thanks to Mara Chitayat, Karin Conn (www.karinconnpr.com), Scott Calhoun, Danielle English, and Bonnie Coren, whose talents and commitment have helped to shape “Bridge of Hearts”.
Our non-profit sponsor is the “Social Justice Center of Marin”.
“We must be the change we wish to see in the world.” – M.K. Gandhi
Peace & Love,
Jes
