What We Do

In our ‘education and training for peace’ programs we strive to advance peace education at home and abroad.  We engage elementary school teachers and administrators in our own backyard – the Washington D.C. public school system.  As a result of our efforts, both teachers and students are equipped with practical skills for preventing and resolving conflicts and building peace in their communities.  We continue to develop and implement innovative ways to bring peace education to the forefront of public thought, fostering the next generation of peacebuilders in the US.

On the international front we also deliver highly interactive and innovative short courses and training workshops in conjunction with UPEACE professors and through a unique educational partnership with the UPEACE Center for Executive and Professional Education.  Courses are offered on a variety of topics including: Nonprofit Leadership, Social Entrepreneurship, and Corporate Social Responsibility.  Through these courses, professionals gain the practical skills necessary to maximize their impact as peace builders.

We manage the Global Network for Upeacebuilders:

At UPEACE/US, we are working to develop and maintain a robust UPEACE alumni community.  To achieve this, we have created the Global Network for Upeacebuilders (www.upeacebuilders.org). Upeacebuilders.org is a virtual human network designed to connect UPEACE alumni, allowing them a platform to launch innovative initiatives with like-minded individuals and institutions. Upeacebuilders is one of the most diverse and close-knit networks of peacebuilders in the world, and we are continually striving to expand beyond our alumni base to include other impassioned organizations and individuals who seek a forum to bring together ideas and to bring those ideas to fruition. Visit us at www.upeacebuilders.org.

We support the strategic development of the UPEACE system:

In collaboration with UPEACE, we work to recruit students, raise funds, bridge partnerships, support the UPEACE Africa program, and increase visibility for the university within the United States.  By fostering relationships that advance the operations of the UPEACE system and securing resources that enhance the quality and depth of UPEACE programs, we aim to help establish UPEACE as the worldwide leading institution in peace education.