The November Global Connections Call with Kern Beare was a beautiful opportunity for participants to come together and reflect on the impact of recent US elections, emphasizing the need to build bridges and understand diverse perspectives. Kern led a discussion on imagining a better future, highlighting the importance of empathy, compassion, and addressing existential crises like climate change and political instability.
Read MoreWe are excited to announce the funding of 17 initiatives in 11 countries led by 20 members of the 2024 PPA cohort. Some initiatives are joint efforts between PPA graduates and others are led by individual graduates in partnership with their communities and organizations. Initiatives address a variety of themes, including peace education, women's empowerment, art and media as peacebuilding tools, and economic empowerment, and more.
Read MoreThis month Euphrates team up with Weave Peace +Justice group to introduce you to Paul Chappell. Paul's an international peace educator, Founder of the Peace Literacy Institute. He graduated from West Point, was deployed to Iraq, and left active duty as a captain, realizing that humanity is facing new challenges that require us to become as well trained in waging peace as soldiers are in waging war. Chappell created Peace Literacy to help students and adults from all backgrounds work towards their full potential and a more peaceful world.
Read MoreJohn Marks is an entrepreneur of peace. From his work in the CIA to the founding of premier peacebuilding organization, John has searched for ways to make the world a better place and bring others along to accompany his bold ambitions. He is the founder of the renowned peacebuilding organization Search for Common Ground, which was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2018. We’re grateful John joined us this month to share his wisdom and experience in a heartfelt conversation with Euphrates Founder, Janessa Gans Wilder.
Read MoreIn 2023, our Peace Practice Alliance (PPA) provided 23 inspiring peace leaders with seed funding to lead 21 impactful community peace practice initiatives. These initiatives are a heartfelt continuation of the lessons shared and learned in the PPA.
Read MoreAfter retiring from the United States Navy, Dr. Nick Irwin found himself in a transitional space searching for his identity and next steps. Moving towards connection, self-discovery, and healing, Nick began pursuing a PhD in Education and Leadership Studies. In 2023, Nick joined Euphrates’ Peace Practice Alliance…
Read MoreAs we move forward in our journey in the Peace Practice Alliance (PPA), the profound reflections and strong connections formed by this year's cohort continue to inspire and motivate me. From deepening our interpersonal skills in April to exploring community potentials in May, we are collectively crafting a vision of peace that is not just aspirational but actively taking shape.
Read MoreOur May 2024 call explored the idea of embracing change and transformation, recognizing and addressing one's own trauma, building a global community through empathy and storytelling, and encouraging creative and unconventional means of fostering peace. Diazina shared her personal journey through trauma and depression, highlighting the importance of mental health and the need for those involved in social impact and peacebuilding to prioritize their own wellbeing.
Read MoreWe strive to continuously learn and improve our work. We believe in and value ongoing deep reflection and active community participation. Monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) systems help organizations and teams to assess progress in reaching their goals, to hold themselves accountable to their stakeholders, and to identify ways to improve programs and projects.
Read MoreAri Honarvar has been witnessing transformation as an ambassador of peace through the arts for many years. Ari joined our April Global Connections call to share an immersive experience and conversation that uplifts the joy-based practices of music, movement, dance, and story.
Read MoreThe Peace Practice Alliance (PPA) believes in a holistic and integrated approach to peace practice, starting with the individual and radiating outward to impact one's relationships, communities, and the world at large. This month, the focus on personal peace practice has been a deep dive into this principle, guiding participants through introspection and the cultivation of inner peace as a foundation for broader societal change.
Read MoreMellissa has seen the darkest of humanity, looking it squarely in the eye, not hiding from the truth, and through it lifting others up in the process. We are honored she could be with us today for our Global Connections Calls that honors Women’s History Month.
Read MoreOn the 14th and 15th of February, Euphrates hosted an online practicing peace together workshop attended by fifty-eight (58) peace-loving people across the world. The 2-day workshop was centered around what it means to practice peace and the integration of practice in our personal, interpersonal, and community relations.
Read MoreMy prayers went to our community members around the world who are experiencing darkness in different forms. Many in Ukraine, Afghanistan, Gaza, Sudan are in dire situations, and darkness seems to blanket so many regions right now. How does one hold onto hope when you don’t know when the light will come, you can’t provide warmth or food for your child, or you can not be with loved ones?
Read MoreOn our final Global Connections call of 2023, Euphrates invited all of our past Visionaries of the Year to join us to share their updates and renewed vision for the world. Founder Janessa Gans Wilder facilitated an incredible conversation with Sami Awad, TH Culhane, Ronny Edry, Nousha Kabawat, Ahmad Shah Karimi, James Offuh, and Libby Traubman.
Read MoreJanessa Gans Wilder is the founder of Euphrates Institute. In response to the escalation of war in Israel and Gaza, Janessa is sharing her voice, her reflections and response.
Read MoreDaniel Epstein has been long involved in community service focused on reconciliation and dialogue across racial, religious, and ethnic communities. His work is propelled by his primary passions - helping others heal, bringing people of different faiths and cultures together, global travel, and photography. During his tenure at Procter & Gamble that he conducted most of the Portraits In Faith interviews.
Read MoreCompassion is the foundation of Sister Marilyn Lacey’s work. In a world witnessing great loneliness, overwhelmed by despair, suffering, divisiveness, and violence, Marilyn has felt the call to become engaged in spreading healing and hope. “I’ve always tried to live with compassion, believing we are all connected.”
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