Introduction
to the Jane Addams Peace Association
The
Jane Addams Peace Association was founded in 1948 "to foster
a better understanding between the people of the world toward the
end that wars may be avoided and a more lasting peace enjoyed."
We are the 501(c)3 educational
affiliate of the Women's International
League for Peace and Freedom, founded in 1915 with Jane Addams
as its first president. Jane Addams was the first American woman to
win the Nobel Peace Prize, which she received in 1931.
The Jane Addams Peace Association
is located at 777 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY 10017, New York
City, NY 10017; telephone 212-682-8830; fax 212-286-8211; email: japa@igc.org.
Honoring
children's books since 1953
The Jane Addams Children's Book Awards are given annually to the
children's picture books and longer books published
the preceding year that effectively promote the cause of peace, social
justice, world community, and the equality of the sexes and all races
as well as meeting conventional standards for excellence.
The Jane Addams Children's Book Awards have
been presented annually since 1953 by the Women's International League
for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) and the Jane Addams Peace Association.
Beginning in 1993, a Picture Book category was created. Honor books
may be chosen in each category.
Authors and artists of award-winning and honor
books each receive a certificate and a cash award. Seals designating
each recognition are available for purchase by publishers, libraries,
schools and others wanting them from the Jane Addams Peace Association.
Between 1963 and 2002, announcement of the
awards was made each fall on the September anniversary of Jane Addams'
birth date. Beginning in 2003, the award winners are announced on
April 28, the anniversary of the founding of WILPF. An awards presentation,
open to all, is held each year on the third Friday of October.
Introduction
to our Executive Director
Since
November 2002, Linda Belle has been the Executive Director of the
Jane Addams Peace Association.
Linda is well-suited for this position
and is very familiar with the work of the Jane Addams Peace Association
and the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, having
served as the President on the JAPA Board for five years, 1997
-2002.
And Linda Belle:
- has been a member of WILPF since 1990 and
is a life-member;
- has served on the WILPF Board 5 years;
- attended
WILPF International meetings in Finland, Geneva, Sweden, Germany,
and UK;
- was on the 1995 Peace Train from Helsinki to Beijing attending
the Women's Conference in China;
- currently serves on the International
Finance Committee;
- has
a background in conflict resolution and peace education.
Introduction
to our Board Members
The Board members of the Jane Addams Peace Association serve in a
volunteer capacity and bring a wealth of experience and dedication
to the work of ending war and promoting a lasting and just peace.
| Name |
Position |
Duration |
Located in |
| *Ann Chalmers Pendell |
President, 2nd term |
2006 - 09 |
Salt Lake City, UT |
| Joan Goddard |
Director, 1st term |
2005 - 08 |
Campbell, CA |
| * Helen Helfer |
Treasurer, 1st term |
2005 - 08 |
Sante Fe, NM |
| Sandra Junier |
Director, 2nd term |
2006 - 08 |
Wellfleet, MA |
| Sandy Silver |
Director, 1st term |
2007 - 10 |
Santa Cruz, CA |
| Judith Joseph |
Director, 1st term |
2007 - 10 |
North Hero, VT |
| Ex-Officio with vote: |
|
|
|
** Annelise Ebbe
** Kerstin Greback |
WILPF Int'l Pres.
WILPF Int'l Pres. |
|
Copenhagen, DENMARK
Stockholm, SWEDEN |
| Chris Morin |
WILPF US
|
|
Williamsburg, VA |
| *Linda B. Belle |
JAPA Exec. Director |
|
New York, NY |
* Denotes
Executive Committee Member
** Co-Presidents share one vote Updated
22 Oct 07
