Katie Christie
HOW YOU WERE INVOLVED:
1988 Latvia Tour, 1989 Latvia Reunion Tour, Board Member, Artistic Director Leningrad Tour, Artistic Director South Africa, World Youth Congress Quebec, World Youth Congress Istanbul
DATE:
My long journey with Peace Child began in July 1988 and continues to the present.
WHAT YOU ARE DOING NOW:
I’m the founder and Director of Voices United (formerly Peace Child Miami), designed to utilise the arts as a catalyst for social justice and equity while nourishing and connecting warriors of change locally, nationally, and globally. I founded the organisation just after returning from my first Peace Child tour. At the same time, I’ve spent more than 30 years working professionally at various organisations, schools and institutions including, Roundabout Theatre Company, The YWCA, Young Arts and Yale School of Drama. I’m currently living in Lesotho building The Voices United Village which supports Basotho artists in developing performances that centre the voice and needs of the community so they can activate their natural power as warriors of change. We expect to be hosting artists from around the world as early as January 2022.
Message/Reflection
How wonderful to have the opportunity to celebrate Peace Child’s 40th Birthday in a time when commitment to change is needed immensely. Peace Child has been making change with a passion and I’m grateful to have it as a beacon of hope in my life. My involvement with Peace Child changed my life. I would not do what I do if it weren’t for my experiences in Latvia in 1988 were I learned that I could change the world through the arts, and that’s what I went on to do. I also made some of the most amazing friendships I’ll ever have. Thank you Peace Child and to David & Rosey for believing in me and for the endless inspiration. HAPPY BIRTHDAY PEACE CHILD!! MAY YOU CONTINUE TO INSPIRE CHANGE IN ALL OF US FOR DECADES TO COME!!
