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What are some important updates in your current work? The Black Star Project is a multifaceted initiative known for its actions with programs on education, culture, economic and workforce development, mentoring, tutoring and youth development, public policy and advocacy and violence prevention. Our programs encourage a holistic, intergenerational approach to community building. Phillip Jackson, our… Continue reading Peace Fellow Spotlight: Gloria Smith

The Chicago Peace Fellows recently met with a unique group of activists who are teaching non-violence techniques to gang members in the city’s toughest neighborhoods. “My job is to stop the violence,” said Kenya Hardy, street outreach worker with the Institute for Nonviolence Chicago. “I do whatever I have to do, like a cousin, like… Continue reading Where Non Violence is Personal

The part of the South Shore community that I represent has a large number of multi-unit apartment buildings with a very transient population. The need for family services was explored by our late pastor, Dr. Ronald J. Behm, who instituted day care services at both the church and our community center. With the increase in… Continue reading UNSUNG HEROES: Becoming a Chicago Peace Fellow

On Wednesday, April 3, the Chicago Peace Fellows came together to build a list of principles and practices that will unlock shared learning and collaborationfor the group. This workshop was hosted by Peace Fellow Alex Levesque at his Automotive Mentor Group, where he trains young men and women to remodel classic cars. His program recruits… Continue reading Principles and Practices that Empower Shared Learning

  [quote]Peace-building is a contextual paradigm. Whatever we learn and experience enriches our knowledge …. although it gets said frequently and sometimes casually, attending the Kerala Peace conference reinforced to me that in our every day lives, our actions can promote the words: MAY PEACE PREVAIL ON EARTH.”[/quote]   In celebration of the 2016 International… Continue reading Philippines Update: International Peace Day

Global Associate in the Philippines, Dr. Susana Anayatin recently sent updates on the implementation of ten restored or newly installed Jetmatic Water Pumps in the South Upi District, made possbile by our partnership with Susana and her team in Manguindanao.  In July, Susana expressed the challenges and obstacles to hitting their target goals and bringing… Continue reading Philippines Update: Summer 2016

NPR’s WorldView focuses on Fr. Leonel Narvaez  We are excited to announce that our friend and colleague, Fr. Leonel will be making a live appearance on NPR’s WorldView news program on Monday, April 13 at 12 p.m. central time. Fr. Leonel will speak about his work promoting forgiveness and reconciliation in his home country of Colombia,… Continue reading Partner and Peace Advocate in US

If you missed the opportunity to hear our friend and colleague Fr. Leonel Narvaez on the WorldView news program April 14, you can stream it now:     In this interview, Fr. Leonel speaks about the ongoing negotiations in Cuba that give promise to a proposed peace agreement for his country. He also puts into… Continue reading NPR Worldview Interview on Colombia Peace Process with Fr. Leonel Narvaez

We like stories like this from Colombia that illustrate the power of reconciliation and forgiveness. Hector Perea and Jhon Obando were once on opposite sides of the armed conflict between FARC and the government paramilitary. But in their personal journeys to escape the violence they grew up into, they found themselves working side-by-side at a… Continue reading Sworn Enemies Show Path to Peace

Children Living in Conflict-Torn Region Would Benefit Directly From Proposed “Peace School” As part of her ongoing work in Mindanao, Global Associate Dr. Susana Salvador-Anayatin hosted the Adopt a School of Peace summit in Cotabato City, Philippines on Mar. 23, 2011. Community leaders are engaging government officials, teachers, members of the military, former child soldiers… Continue reading Philippines Update: Adopt a School of Peace Summit