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”.
Sadly due to unforeseen circumstances, we've cancelled our football match on Friday 21st September. However, all over the world, people will be playing football matches to mark the International Day of Peace, encouraged by Peace One Day, the organisation that inspired our festival. Why don't you organise...
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With John-Paul Flintoff Time: 7pm – 9pm Entry: FREE Venue: Streatham Library ONLINE BOOKING NOW CLOSED - TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE ON THE DOOR. When we look at the big problems in the world, we can feel overwhelmed, and powerless. But even the biggest conflicts can be turned around by the...
With our Special Guest Jeremy Gilley via Skype and a video-introduction by Art Malik Venue : Streatham Odeon Time: 7pm Entry: FREE ONLINE BOOKING NOW CLOSED - TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE ON THE DOOR. A big hit last year, we are once again screening this award-winning film featuring Jude Law and Angelina...
Venue: Streatham Library Time: 3 - 5pm Entry: FREE Join in this fun and creative family event! Come and learn how to make your own Peace lantern. Experienced art workshop leader, Judith will teach you step by step how to make a beautiful paper lantern. The lanterns will then...
[caption id="attachment_1037" align="alignright" width="150"] Anna Nolan[/caption] Peace on Earth. It's what we all want when we are very young children. We can't understand why grown-ups fight and how conflict starts. We live in a time and place where racial, religious, and cultural intolerance is an everyday occurrence. Violence...
[caption id="attachment_1567" align="alignright" width="300"] photographer: Tim Ridley[/caption] Thursday found us back at Streatham Library again listing to a powerful line-up of speakers. MP Chuka Umunna opened the proceedings with a reminder of the important things in life – identifying with who you are rather than what...
80% of the song sales income goes to the organisation Peace One Day. Buy it here on CD Baby. If any problems viewing it here, try it on YouTube. Tooting resident Steve Woodman tells the story behind this beautiful song produced locally and filmed at the...
[caption id="attachment_876" align="alignright" width="150"] Shobhika Moreau[/caption] Body psychotherapist Shobhika Moreau shares an allegorical view of life viewed through The Body: A Peaceful Body, A Peaceful Life, A Peaceful World. My body is an instrument of love, birthed from the source of creation, and through love, I am connected to...
