Partners in East Africa Build Community Strategies to Fight Violence

Partnership with Arigatou International Continues Effective Peacebuilding   Because we remain committed to the issue of child soldier prevention and reintegration, our project work often exposes us to the disturbing reality of youth participation in militant violence. East Africa in particular has suffered from a growing problem of terrorist groups focusing their recruitment efforts on the… Continue reading Partners in East Africa Build Community Strategies to Fight Violence

The Goldin Institute Stands with our Friends in Kenya

It is with deep sadness that we share our condolences to our colleagues and friends in Kenya in the aftermath of the senseless and tragic attack at Garissa University. We join with our global network around the world to hold the friends and families of the 147 who were killed and the dozens more wounded in… Continue reading The Goldin Institute Stands with our Friends in Kenya

December 2014 Newsletter

As the weather in Chicago cools down, the work of the Goldin Institute around the world is heating up! Take a look at our latest work as we begin to look forward to the new year–and beyond. Forgiveness and Reconciliation ESPERE Project Expands International Reach On November 21 and 22 the Perdon Y Cuidado (Forgiveness… Continue reading December 2014 Newsletter

October 2014 Newsletter

Greetings from the Goldin Institute! We are excited to share this month’s newsletter highlighting the work of our global associates who are positively contributing to their communities by stepping up their efforts and stepping out of their safety zones to ensure that their good work moves forward. Watch a brief video overview of this newsletter: … Continue reading October 2014 Newsletter

Uganda Update

Building on Two Years of Partnership Planning: An update to the National Platform for child soldier prevention and re-integration in Uganda This past June, co-founders of the Goldin Institute, Diane Goldin and Travis Rejman spent two weeks in Africa to coordinate and take part in the official launch of the National Platform for Child Soldier… Continue reading Uganda Update