food for thought . . .

encouraging knowledge, skills, values, behaviors, and gratitude . . .

The Pillars of Positive Peace 

A key visual from this 2022 report by the Institute for Economics & Peace 

#theworldwewant

Here's samples from a stunning photo exhibit- curated by the United Nations

7 minutes, 8 big ideas


The School of Life is an organization built to advance serenity, resilience and connection 

books to explore

Inventar el Futuro

Proposals for a more hopeful future.

by Francisco Mayor Zaragoza
on Amazon

Comprehensive Peace Education

by Betty Reardon
on Amazon

Measuring Peace in a Complex World

One of several innovative assessments created by the Institute for Economics & Peace.

From Chains to Bonds: The Slave Trade Revisited

by Dr. Doudou Diène
on Amazon

Hear Yourself

A practical message of hope, happiness, and peace to all, one person at a time.

by Prem Rawat
on Amazon

Creating the Culture of Peace

by Ambassador Anwarul Chowdhury
on Amazon

You Can Escape the Box and Live a Life of Miracles

by Bill McCarthy
on Amazon

The Book

A novel. A thriller, and a journey to self-discovery

by Garry Jacobs

on Amazon

Love Always Wins - Hope for Healing Violence 

by David M. Hazen
on Amazon

Educating for Human Dignity

Offering human rights education programs from kindergarten through high school.

by Betty Reardon

The Crime of Silence

The time has come to move from silence, to action.

by Francisco Mayor Zaragoza
more here

Educating for Peace and Human Rights


contains thoughtful strategies and useful tools . . .

by Hantzopoulos and bajaj
more here

the United Nations
was established after World War II in an attempt to maintain international peace and security and to achieve cooperation among nations on economic, social, and humanitarian problems.

The Basic Human Rights

UN Charter

UN CRC
Convention on the Rights of a Child

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What does a Culture of Peace look like?  

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