Want to be more Peaceful? Want to make a difference? Want to find out more about Peace? You’d never know it from reading most newspapers but there are literally MILLIONS of organisations in the world who are dedicated to Peace!
We recommend you take a look at as many of these sites as you have time for – you are almost certain to be left feeling totally inspired. There are so many great people out there working to leave a positive legacy. These organisations are taking measurable action in the world that is already making a real difference:
Peace related organisations:
Peace One Day – aims to institutionalise Peace Day across the world so it becomes self-sustaining.
The Forgiveness Project – works at a local, national and international level to help build a future free of conflict and violence by healing the wounds of the past.
WAVE – tackling the root causes of violence, including child abuse and neglect.
Peace Direct – supporting local peacebuilders around the world.
International Day of Peace – provides an opportunity for individuals, organizations and nations to create practical acts of peace on a shared date.
International Alert – an independent peacebuilding organisation that works to lay the foundations for lasting peace and security in communities affected by violent conflict.
Release The Peace – Set up by The Jimmy Mizen Foundation, this initiative aims to encourage young people to be positive forces within their communities.
Words of Peace Global – a site created by volunteers dedicated to spreading the word of global teacher Prem Rewat, who first began speaking about Peace at the tender age of 13. Also find out more at The Prem Rewat Foundation and check out their remarkable work in prisons.
London Citizens – an organisation which believes that, “people working together have the power to change their communities and their country for the better”.
[caption id="attachment_854" align="alignright" width="150"] Johnny Tenn[/caption] Renowned Olympic, Executive & Life Coach Johnny Tenn shares his Thoughts on ‘Peace’: The Oxford English Dictionary’s definition of ‘Peace’ is this: ‘freedom from or cessation of war’ ‘a treaty between two powers at war’ ‘freedom from civil disorder’ Peace is what ‘I’ want to...
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[caption id="attachment_742" align="alignright" width="100"] Christine Morgan[/caption] Social Policy Researcher and Childrens' Rights Advocate, Christine Morgan shares some thoughts about what she can do and her commitment to aspirations for peace in the world, starting – as it has to – with peace in our homes and communities. My...
[caption id="attachment_722" align="alignright" width="150"] Anna Nolan[/caption] Festival volunteer and Streatham local, Anna Nolan reflects on her changing relationship to the possibility of Peace: I have often asked myself: Is Peace something that is actually achievable or is it just an impossible dream, imagined by ridiculous optimists like...
[caption id="attachment_410" align="alignright" width="150"] Martin Wright[/caption] For years, trained volunteers with Lambeth Mediation Service (LMS) have been helping neighbours to resolve conflicts. Like most conflicts, they can be ended with dialogue, but the dialogue needs to be guided by facilitators to enable each person to hear...
[caption id="attachment_304" align="alignright" width="150"] Derek Dearden[/caption] Derek Dearden from Sustainable Planet Blog reflects on the cost of War and its relationship to Wealth. In the ancient world, War was a perfectly rational strategy if a callous and immoral one. In an agrarian society, the principal form of...
Celebration : The International Day Of Peace Wednesday 21st September : 6pm-10pm Live Music & Entertainment The White Lion Bar 232 Streatham High Rd, SW16 1BB www.whitelion.org.uk Celebrate the International day of Peace with a host of live entertainment including: [caption id="attachment_329" align="alignleft" width="150"] Tim Ridley[/caption] [caption id="attachment_331" align="alignleft" width="150"] Rún[/caption] [caption id="attachment_336" align="alignleft"...
Inspiration : A multi-award winning film Monday 19th September : 6pm The Streatham Odeon Cinema 47- 49 Streatham High Rd, SW16 1PW. www.odeon.co.uk FREE TICKETS: Print out this page and take to Odeon to collect your ticket. OR email your name and phone number to request tickets to: odeon.streatham@odeonuk.com. First come, first served....
