The Internet is an excellent way to connect with peace making groups. If you organize a peace making group, you need a website.
One of the ways I got involved in the peace movement was through the Internet. I decided it was time for me to get serious about doing my part for the goal of peace, and headed online to find local resources. Between Google, Yahoo Groups, and other directories and search methods I was able to connect with a few local organizations such as the Edmonton Small Press Association and the Edmonton Coalition Against War and Racism. But I had to do quite a bit of digging to find what I wanted. Websites of other groups were badly out of date or non-existent. E-mail addresses did not work. Frustration abounded.
If you are involved with a peace making group, I encourage you to have a website and to keep it updated. It does not have to be a stunngingly professional product, but something that provides the basic details for people wanting to connect: meeting times/locations, contact information, the group's mission and purpose, and information about upcoming events. There are lots of companies that offer free web space like Geocities (Yahoo) and Bravenet. I have also seen various groups use a blog instead of a regular website, because they are free and easy to update.
