Acts of Peace created across countries
Covid Action Initiative - Pine Ridge
We are committed to helping our friends on Pine Ridge during these unprecedented times!The Billion Acts and PeaceJam community would like to raise $600 to provide 20 meals to the Pine Ridge community during this time. Thirty dollars provides one weekly box for the average family on Pine Ridge.Families on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, where ongoing social inequities and extreme poverty already exist, are being disproportionately impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic's global, economic shock waves. We receive calls daily from tribal members asking for help with food and the necessary supplies to maintain a safe and sanitary environment. If you are looking for a way to help, please consider making a donation to our emergency action fund.Our Youth Ambassadors - and their mentors - have identified those families in their communities who are at the greatest risk of being significantly impacted by the Covid-19 crisis. There are currently 32 families in nine communities receiving our assistance and we would love to increase that number to 100 families for a sustained effort through the end of August as the ripple effects of this global, economic crisis play out on Pine Ridge. More about The Covid Action Initiative On Tuesday, May 5th, the Covid Action Initiative will be participating in the Global Day of Giving and Unity as a part of #GivingTuesdayNow!And if this message finds you among one of the many who are impacted financially, our prayers are with you and - if you find it appropriate- would you help instead by simply sharing this email and spreading the word to your network?
Pine Ridge, US | Apr. 29, 2020Campaign for an Inclusive Europe!
'Emotion without action is irrelevant' Jody Williams, 1997 Nobel Peace Prize winnerIn preparation of PeaceJam's Pan-European online youth conference, Wednesday 11- Sunday 15 November, featuring Nobel Peace Prize winner Jody Williams, The Rt Hon Stuart Lawrence and prominent youth activists from across Europe, we're mobilising young people in Europe to address the most pressing issues in their communities to advance inclusion. From Black Lives Matter to Climate Change, young people are at the forefront championing change, and we want to amplify this through our campaign for an inclusive Europe. What is the difference between an act of peace and a service- learning project?An act of peace is a thoughtful action that spreads more peace in your community and is designed to impact one of the Billion Acts Issue Areas. Example: litter picking in your school/ community as part of efforts to protect the environment. A service- learning project can be carried out by individuals or groups, and tackles the root cause of one or more of the Billion Acts Issue Areas. Example: organising a world food festival in your community to promote intercultural understanding as part of efforts to advance education and community development, and end racism and hate. Use the project plan template below which guides you through the process of creating an effective service- learning project! Projects logged prior to the conference will feature in a video reel during the closing ceremony.1. Issue: Write a problem statement that includes the possible root causes and data to frame the issue.2. Context: Provide multiple perspectives on the issue and research the decision makers and what has already been done by others to tackle the issue.3. Plan: Describe what you did (or plan to do) to address this issue (include who, what, where and how).4. Log Service Project: Make a profile on the billionacts.org website, create an 'Act' or select 'Service-Learning Project'. Don’t forget to select the network member ‘PeaceJam Europe’ and 'Campaign for an Inclusive Europe!' as the affiliate campaign.5. Promote: Share on social media & encourage others to join the campaign!
Brussels, BE | Aug. 27, 2020Universal Declaration of the Rights of Children
Please help us continue the work Betty Williams began to secure a better future for our Youth Worldwide!From Betty:The Need For A VoiceChildren, our littlest citizens, our future generally have no legislative rights. Their voices drown in the politics of power, the pain of their own personal suffering ignored, their screams falling on deaf ears.Governments who neglect and abuse children do it for one reason, because they can. Ultimately, as governments struggle for power, children struggle for survival.Working to Give Children a VoiceWorld Centers of Compassion for Children is working to change how governments look at and deal with children's issues.Our emphasis is in proposing the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Rights for Children by governments worldwide and the General Assembly of the United Nations.We see this as a launching point for the implementation of legislation that will provide a political voice and recognizable status for children in every country.Please help us to make the change and allow children their voice in this world. Join us today by signing the petition.Universal Declaration of Rights for ChildrenWe, the Children of the World, assert our inalienable right to be heard and to have a political voice at the United Nations and at the highest levels of governments worldwide.We, the Children of the World, must live with justice, with peace and freedom, but above all, with the dignity we deserve.We, the Children of the World, require a Marshall Plan, a Geneva Convention, and a World Children’s Court of Human Rights which meets regularly to listen to the testimonies as to what is actually happening to us. We intend to provide our own testimonies.We, the Children of the World, demand the right to be taken to safe shelters in situations of war.We, the Children of the World, consider hunger, disease, forced labour, and all forms of abuse and exploitation perpetrated upon us to be war.We, the Children of the World, have had no political voice. We demand such a voice.We, the Children of the World, will develop our own leadership, and set an example that will show governments how to live in peace and freedom.We, the Children of the World, serve notice on our abusers and exploiters, whoever they may be, that from this day hence, we will begin the process of holding you responsible for our suffering.– Betty Williams 1997
Denver, US | Mar. 31, 2020Emergency Food Security Response
PeaceJam South Africa and Restoring Hope are working on an initiative led by Ocean View Football Club and OV CAN (Ocean View Community Action Network) to help with Emergency Food Security Response for Covid-19 in Ocean View, Capetown, South Africa.Should you know of a family in need, please register; https://forms.gle/wQsR3D124eaH6An68.We are working tirelessly to reach out to those on our database if and when food parcels become available.Food parcels cost R200 each (about $11 USD)We hope the PeaceJam and Billion Acts community can come together to raise $1100 to help provide 100 meals to the community.
Capetown, ZA | Apr. 29, 2020#PeaceinPlace Challenge
Welcome to the #peaceinplace challenge! I think you would agree that we all need peace more now than ever…..so, let’s show the world how we do it by creating peace where we are!The Challenge1) Take a Photo, create a video of draw a picture of you illustrating #PeaceinPlace for yourself, your home or community to share on social media2) Create an Act of Peace for this action for the #PeaceinPlace Challenge on billionacts.org so we can see how many actions we can take together3) Invite 3 Friends to join the challenge, and be sure to include #PeaceinPlace and Tag PeaceJam and Billion Acts in your postHow are you creating #PeaceinPlace? Art, Music and DanceActs of Peace for my communityConnecting with family and friendsBinge Watching NetflixExercising like crazyMeditating to still my mindEating junk food or starting to eat more healthy foodsEnvisioning a new future for the worldSetting new goals and finding my purposeLooking forward to sharing your #PeaceinPlace acts worldwide! You don't need to wait to be tagged, join us anytime over the next month!
New York, US | Apr. 06, 2020Premiere of "The Dalai Lama - Scientist" in India
WOW! There was an incredible turnout for the premiere of "The Dalai Lama -- Scientist" at Drepung Monastery in India. It was held in the same venue that The Dalai Lama inaugurated earlier that day and the entire Tibetan community came. There were more than 10,000 people there! The audience included many international guests who were there for the teaching with His Holiness.
IN | Dec. 23, 2019Kids Fellowship Program
We are excited to announce our Kids Fellowship Program at Victoria Lodge. A program that will see the kids and youth being afforded an opportunity and platform to Learn, Engage and Express themselves through various activities and life skills topics. Our wish and aim is to create a platform that will mold and shape the next generation into becoming the future leaders and custodians for positive change. 🌱🌻❤️⚓️
Cape Town , ZA | Sep. 17, 2020Gracia Hospice Volunteer
Gracia Hospice would like to invite you for a wonderful volunteer experience of a life time! No minimum number of hours required. Volunteer will be specific for each person regarding place/time/patient/activity. •Expand professional network •Leadership experience •Opportunity for recognition • Grow as individual We offer a variety of services: •Specialized volunteers • Pet Therapy •Administrative Volunteers •Bereavement Volunteers •Visitor Volunteers •Tuck in volunteers •Arts and Craft volunteers •Musician volunteers, ETC.. Everyone is welcome!
Arvada, US | Dec. 19, 2019Restoring Hope: Summer Holiday Club
Summer Holiday Club On Thursday 5 December 2019 we kicked off our Summer Holiday Program at the Rocklands Center in Simons Town alongside our partner Rape Crisis Cape Town. The program is aimed at keeping your active with positive activities and off the streets during the school holiday period. Activities Included: Circle Games Arts & Crafts Soccer Swimming Amazing Race Obstacle Course And more..... A Day filled with Fun, Laughter, Excitement & Joy. ????????????????????????????????????????? Thank you to all our amazing volunteers for the awesome work you do! ?? #holidayprogram #fun #games
Cape Town, ZA | Dec. 06, 2019PeaceJam Liberia Conference
More than 400 youth leaders came together for peace. Leymah Gbowee hosted fellow Nobel Peace Prize laureate Kailash Satyarthi in Liberia to meet with hundreds of young people as part of PeaceJam Liberia. What an incredible way of speaking inspiration into the lives of young people and encouraging children and young people to walk the path of peace, justice and dignity.
Dec. 05, 2019Yearbook Memorializing Victims Killed in 2018 School Shootings
Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement, Activist Julia Cordover, Search For Common Ground, Amani Project and COMMON Announce Yearbook Memorializing Victims Killed in 2018 School Shootings First Public Viewing of The 2018 Yearbook December 11 - December 29, 2019 Opening Event, December 11, 6-8pm Remarks by Scarlett Lewis, Julia Cordover and Alex Bogusky 126 Front Street, Brooklyn, NY (DUMBO) Gun violence in schools is a national epidemic, as the shocking number of incidents in 2018 plainly shows. During 2018, 114 children and adults were shot, killed or injured at American schools. The acceptable amount is zero, yet these numbers are growing. To make this issue tangible, Scarlett Lewis, a Sandy Hook mother and founder of the Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement; Julia Cordover, student body president at the time of the Parkland shooting; Search For Common Ground; Amani Project; and COMMON have produced a physical yearbook that memorializes the 37 victims who were killed in school shootings during 2018. Those remembered in The 2018 Yearbook include victims of gun violence in K-12 schools and universities during school hours or school-sponsored events. Each victim is remembered with an empty “yearbook photo” alongside their name. “As a society, we’ve been making this yearbook for decades; we just didn’t realize it,” said Alex Bogusky, founder of COMMON. “Using the normally innocent and hopeful form of a yearbook to capture this tragedy is an attempt to jar us out of complacency.” The concept for the Yearbook originated with creative director Andrew Goldin, Cordover’s cousin, and came to life with the help of Bogusky, their goal being to bring much-needed attention to an ongoing tragedy. “The time has come for each of us to be part of the solution,” said Lewis. “It is one thing to empathize with the victims and feel their pain, but quite another to actively do something to keep our kids safe. The Yearbook is a physical reminder that we are accountable for our children’s safety and a call to uphold that responsibility.” “The memory of these 37 who died can move us to set aside our differences and work together to keep all children safe,” said Shamil Idriss, CEO of Search For Common Ground. “I cannot imagine a higher calling than to protect the lives of children nor a more basic responsibility.” Copies of the Yearbook will be mailed in December to all 100 Senators, Governors, 2020 presidential candidates, and President Trump. The Yearbook will not be made available to the public, but viewing exhibitions will be curated starting in New York. Visitors will have an opportunity to view the Yearbook and learn about organizations that can help turn their pain into action. Exhibition remains open through December 29, 2019. For more information about The 2018 Yearbook and Exhibition visit www.the2018yearbook.com
New York, US | Dec. 05, 2019"Dialogue and Trust Building"
At WACPF-PeaceJam Ghana, we believe in continuous and consistent peacebuilding. Prior to the 2020 December general elections in Ghana, PeaceJam Ghana went to Jamestown, Odododiodo to hold a community dialogue to prepare the town folks for a violent free election which went well.As follow up, WACPF-PeaceJam Ghana organized a second dialogue session for the people of Jamestown to build trust, restore relationships and build peaceful co-existence among youths in the community. Below are some photos from the sessions.A very big thank you to Mediators Beyond Borders International, Rotary Club of Nigeria and The Points Guy for you support.
Jamestown, GH | May. 11, 2022A Teen's Journey
"A Teen's Journey": Follow teen leaders from PeaceJam South Africa on a heroic journey every Wednesday evening at 6:00 pm SAST. PJSA host young adults each week as they share how they make sense of their experience residing in high-risk communities in Cape Town, South Africa.Watch each livestream or recorded episode @peacejamsa on Facebook!
Cape Town, ZA | May. 11, 2022Mid-Atlantic PeaceJam Campaign
Welcome to the main campaign page for the Mid-Atlantic Peace Festival, hosted by PeaceJam Mid-Atlantic! The Billion Acts of Peace campaign was created by 14 Nobel Peace Laureates and hundreds of PeaceJam youth just like you.Do you believe that you have the power to create compassionate and sustainable community change? Together with Kailash Satyarthi, local community organizations, and hundreds of other young leaders you will be engaging with some of the skills and resources to do just that.All of you will be taking steps both big and small today to inspire positive community change. Let's see how many acts of peace we can gather in the next few weeks!How to add your acts:Click on the icon for the event that you wish to add your acts to!Go to the box titled "Make an Impact in the Corner"Chose what kind of contribution (items donated, hours volunteered, etc.)Enter the amount of hours volunteered, acts of peace,...*All of the acts added to those pages will show up in the total tally for the main pageAdd acts for today's service projects:Mattie J. Stepanek Park Clean-UpUkraine Food & Supplies Drive100 Million CampaignTabling Organizations: Mattie J. Stepanek Foundation (Human Rights, Conflict Resolution)The Mattie J.T. Stepanek Foundation develops programs and activities that support youth and adults in understanding the message of hope and peace Mattie shared, and in moving from “attitude to action” in choosing peace for oneself and one's world.NEST4US (Alleviating Extreme Poverty, Education & Community Development...)NEST4US is a nonprofit formed as a philanthropic platform built upon kindness, generosity, and social good. Their mission is to make the world better through kindness by mobilizing volunteers worldwide to advance progress on societal issues and spark equitable solutions for the greater good. Teens Helping Seniors (Global Health & Wellness)Student-led volunteer service delivering necessities to seniors and working to bridge generational gaps.Conflict Resolution Center of Montgomery County (Conflict Resolution)The Conflict Resolution Center of Montgomery County (CRCMC) is a non-profit organization specializing in mediation and youth services. The vision of CRCMC is to foster peace by enabling people to experience conflict as an opportunity to learn and grow, and by empowering them to effectively manage their own conflicts. City of Rockville Environmental Management: Climate Action (Protecting the Environment)Montgomery County Board of Elections: Access to Voting (Education & Community Development, Human Rights for All)MissHeard Media: (Advancing Women & Children)MissHeard Media emboldens and empowers tween and teen girls to be smart, savvy, and global through original, international, girl-created media and skills-building live events.Search for Common Ground: (Conflict Resolution, Human Rights for All)Global organization working toward transforming conflict and moving toward cooperative solutions.Potomac Riverkeeper Network: Protecting rivers (Clean Water for All, Protecting the Environment)Our mission is to protect the public’s right to clean water in the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers and their tributaries. We stop pollution to enhance the safety of our drinking water, protect healthy river habitats, and enhance public use and enjoyment.
Rockville , US | Apr. 12, 2022PeaceJam Uganda Slam
From PeaceJam Uganda organizer Haruna Salim Mbusa:"On 27th April 2022, we successfully conducted the first ever, PeaceJam Uganda Slam supported by theGreat Lakes Peace Center, Uganda (GLPC) which is the official chapter of PeaceJam in Uganda. This one-day conference (which was conducted at Makerere University Uganda) brought together young people from different institutions to discuss how best they can continue to influence positive change in world. This was done through small (family) group discussions, workshops, presentations, talent shows and experience sharing. The event was very successful and I believe, it did leave the attendees the same.The slam was preceded by a PeaceJam Mentors' Training on the previous day (26th April) where university students were acquainted with the knowledge and skills of facilitating small group discussions ahead of the conference. These (mentors) later supported the family group sessions on the next day. We were very glad to have our friend, Wisdom Addo the coordinator of PeaceJam Ghana supporting the entire process of organising this, but most importantly joining us (virtually) for the mentors' training.The cornerstone of PeaceJam's work is "Young People" which is why our engagements are done majorly by and with youths. We believe that, young people have the potential to get things done and can therefore, in that sense, be inspired and guided on how best they make their contribution towards changing the world."
Kampala, UG | May. 11, 2022Billion Acts Earth Day Countdown 2022!
It’s that time of the year again! Join us as we count down the days until Earth Day 2022- Billion Acts style! Join the global Billion Acts community for 30 days of action inspired by Billion Acts laureates, members, partners, and peers! On PeaceJam’s 10th Anniversary, the gathered youth and Nobel Peace Laureates decided that “Protecting the Environment” is one of the most pressing needs worldwide. Our Billion Acts & PeaceJam community have since created and logged thousands of projects that address environmental issues in their communities. Our mission has always been to create incremental change in our world, together. This year, Earthday.org is urging everyone to act (boldly), innovate (broadly), and implement (equitably). It’s going to take all of us. All in. Businesses, governments, and citizens — everyone accounted for, and everyone accountable. A partnership for the planet. We’re inviting you to join us as we gather 200 acts leading up to Earth Day 2022 on April 22nd. You can check-in each week for a new list of acts! Make sure to add your acts here for each day that you participate! No worries if you miss a day, you can always jump back in later! Make sure to tag us on any social media posts as well. Your act may even be featured or shared! Billion Acts Earth Day Countdown CalendarClick on each graphic to see the full information for that day! \
Global, US | Mar. 24, 2022Don't Touch My Peace
September 21st, Nobel Laureate Leymah Gbowee & PeaceJam Liberia launched the Don't Touch My Peace Campaign worldwide! The campaign began when the Gbowee Peace Foundation Africa (GPFA) and PeaceJam Liberia realized their concerns that political violence could erupt during the 2020 midterm elections. They were especially concerned for Liberian youth, who had been frequently brought or forced into political violence during the Liberian civil wars. It was agreed that the role of Liberian youth in sustaining the country's hard-fought peace had to be uplifted. The risks were high, as the youth form a majority within partisan groups where electoral violence is prone. "We believe to curb electoral violence, we must expand opportunities for young people's political and civic engagements to understand their role as peacekeepers and human rights advocates, especially during political tensions." The campaign has brought together over 600 PeaceJammers in three of Liberia's counties—Bong, Margibi, Montserrado— "to address the gap in curbing political and electoral violence by placing young Liberians as frontliners in active peacebuilding activities through PeaceJam Liberia (PJLIB) Project.” #DontTouchMyPeace has now spread beyond the borders of Liberia. The West African Center for Peace Foundation was even inspired to host a dialogue with youth of different political ideologies that sought their commitment to nonviolence during the December elections. Groups in South Africa, Greece, Guatemala, and the United States have also joined the call-to-action. The Liberia midterm elections passed peacefully, and now their message continues to be promoted worldwide!The Don't Touch My Peace Campaign started by PeaceJam Liberia and Leymah Gbowee began as a way for youth to tell the world exactly what is standing in the way of peace in their communities.Fun Ways YOU Can Join the #DontTouchMyPeace Campaign!Add a "Don't Touch My Peace" graphic or change your profile photo on facebook & Instagram.Post a video or photo about what you think is standing in the way of peace near you- Add #DontTouchMyPeace & #PeaceJamCreate a T-shirt design for “Don’t Touch My Peace” (submit designs to Info@peacejam.org)Your art may be chosen as the design that will be featured on a t-shirt for the PeaceJam store!
Monrovia, LR | Sep. 20, 2020Restoring Hope - #Board-Game Drive
Story Books, Puzzles & Board Games delivered to less fortunate kids to stay occupied and entertained during the COVID-19 Lockdown period📚🧩🎲 Encouraging everyone to SHARE RESOURCES during this period and even after. Unity is going to play an important part in overcoming this challenging time we face. Let’s spread the love! ❤️😊
Cape Town , ZA | Apr. 29, 2020Ban of Styrofoam containers, single-use plastic bags & single-use flatware all over US
Madhvi Chittoor requests everybody to join hands with her and sign the petition by clicking the link below asking the Federal Government to ban Styrofoam containers, single-use plastic bags & flatware all over the United States http://www.madhvi4ee.com/#petition
Arvada, US | Sep. 20, 2020Earth Month Challenge - Quarantine Edition
The Kalamazoo Climate Crisis Coalition (KCCC) has created the Earth Month Challenge as a way for people to practice simple sustainability habits, learn about the environment and yourself, and most importantly practicing self-care. Great Lakes PeaceJam is a coalition member of the KCCC. Although the challege was created originally for people in the Kalamazoo area, I think these are perfect activities for PeaceJammers all around the world!Let us know that you're participating by posting on social media with #EarthMonthChallenge or a post on our challenge group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/316501025991479Stay safe and practice social distancing!Created by members of:Students for a Sustainable Earth (https://www.facebook.com/SSEwmu/)Sunrise Kalamazoo (https://www.facebook.com/sunrisekalamazoo/)Kalamazoo Climate Crisis Coalition (https://www.facebook.com/kalamazoocrisis/)
Kalamazoo, US | Mar. 31, 2020Support our indigenous Maya sister/brothers in COVID 19 challenges
Support us as together we alleviate extreme poverty, grow health and wellness, educate and build community and advance human dignity for indigenous peoples in the Alta and Baja Verapaz region of Guatemala! The Maya people native to this area were hard hit by COVID 19 which overwhelmed health care, shut down all transportation in the country, and brought about starvation and malnutrition to this developing nation. We work with a local NGO that lives with and befriends the rural, remote villagers while training them on life altering improvements that they can carry out in their own lives. Commitments are made and followed through on for both sides so in a spirit of love and respect we can give the Maya more control over the course of their lives. Opportunities improve. Hope is cultivated! Join us!
Avon Lake, US | Jul. 30, 2020Covid Action Initiative - Pine Ridge
We are committed to helping our friends on Pine Ridge during these unprecedented times!The Billion Acts and PeaceJam community would like to raise $600 to provide 20 meals to the Pine Ridge community during this time. Thirty dollars provides one weekly box for the average family on Pine Ridge.Families on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, where ongoing social inequities and extreme poverty already exist, are being disproportionately impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic's global, economic shock waves. We receive calls daily from tribal members asking for help with food and the necessary supplies to maintain a safe and sanitary environment. If you are looking for a way to help, please consider making a donation to our emergency action fund.Our Youth Ambassadors - and their mentors - have identified those families in their communities who are at the greatest risk of being significantly impacted by the Covid-19 crisis. There are currently 32 families in nine communities receiving our assistance and we would love to increase that number to 100 families for a sustained effort through the end of August as the ripple effects of this global, economic crisis play out on Pine Ridge. More about The Covid Action Initiative On Tuesday, May 5th, the Covid Action Initiative will be participating in the Global Day of Giving and Unity as a part of #GivingTuesdayNow!And if this message finds you among one of the many who are impacted financially, our prayers are with you and - if you find it appropriate- would you help instead by simply sharing this email and spreading the word to your network?
Pine Ridge, US | Apr. 29, 2020Campaign for an Inclusive Europe!
'Emotion without action is irrelevant' Jody Williams, 1997 Nobel Peace Prize winnerIn preparation of PeaceJam's Pan-European online youth conference, Wednesday 11- Sunday 15 November, featuring Nobel Peace Prize winner Jody Williams, The Rt Hon Stuart Lawrence and prominent youth activists from across Europe, we're mobilising young people in Europe to address the most pressing issues in their communities to advance inclusion. From Black Lives Matter to Climate Change, young people are at the forefront championing change, and we want to amplify this through our campaign for an inclusive Europe. What is the difference between an act of peace and a service- learning project?An act of peace is a thoughtful action that spreads more peace in your community and is designed to impact one of the Billion Acts Issue Areas. Example: litter picking in your school/ community as part of efforts to protect the environment. A service- learning project can be carried out by individuals or groups, and tackles the root cause of one or more of the Billion Acts Issue Areas. Example: organising a world food festival in your community to promote intercultural understanding as part of efforts to advance education and community development, and end racism and hate. Use the project plan template below which guides you through the process of creating an effective service- learning project! Projects logged prior to the conference will feature in a video reel during the closing ceremony.1. Issue: Write a problem statement that includes the possible root causes and data to frame the issue.2. Context: Provide multiple perspectives on the issue and research the decision makers and what has already been done by others to tackle the issue.3. Plan: Describe what you did (or plan to do) to address this issue (include who, what, where and how).4. Log Service Project: Make a profile on the billionacts.org website, create an 'Act' or select 'Service-Learning Project'. Don’t forget to select the network member ‘PeaceJam Europe’ and 'Campaign for an Inclusive Europe!' as the affiliate campaign.5. Promote: Share on social media & encourage others to join the campaign!
Brussels, BE | Aug. 27, 2020Universal Declaration of the Rights of Children
Please help us continue the work Betty Williams began to secure a better future for our Youth Worldwide!From Betty:The Need For A VoiceChildren, our littlest citizens, our future generally have no legislative rights. Their voices drown in the politics of power, the pain of their own personal suffering ignored, their screams falling on deaf ears.Governments who neglect and abuse children do it for one reason, because they can. Ultimately, as governments struggle for power, children struggle for survival.Working to Give Children a VoiceWorld Centers of Compassion for Children is working to change how governments look at and deal with children's issues.Our emphasis is in proposing the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Rights for Children by governments worldwide and the General Assembly of the United Nations.We see this as a launching point for the implementation of legislation that will provide a political voice and recognizable status for children in every country.Please help us to make the change and allow children their voice in this world. Join us today by signing the petition.Universal Declaration of Rights for ChildrenWe, the Children of the World, assert our inalienable right to be heard and to have a political voice at the United Nations and at the highest levels of governments worldwide.We, the Children of the World, must live with justice, with peace and freedom, but above all, with the dignity we deserve.We, the Children of the World, require a Marshall Plan, a Geneva Convention, and a World Children’s Court of Human Rights which meets regularly to listen to the testimonies as to what is actually happening to us. We intend to provide our own testimonies.We, the Children of the World, demand the right to be taken to safe shelters in situations of war.We, the Children of the World, consider hunger, disease, forced labour, and all forms of abuse and exploitation perpetrated upon us to be war.We, the Children of the World, have had no political voice. We demand such a voice.We, the Children of the World, will develop our own leadership, and set an example that will show governments how to live in peace and freedom.We, the Children of the World, serve notice on our abusers and exploiters, whoever they may be, that from this day hence, we will begin the process of holding you responsible for our suffering.– Betty Williams 1997
Denver, US | Mar. 31, 2020Emergency Food Security Response
PeaceJam South Africa and Restoring Hope are working on an initiative led by Ocean View Football Club and OV CAN (Ocean View Community Action Network) to help with Emergency Food Security Response for Covid-19 in Ocean View, Capetown, South Africa.Should you know of a family in need, please register; https://forms.gle/wQsR3D124eaH6An68.We are working tirelessly to reach out to those on our database if and when food parcels become available.Food parcels cost R200 each (about $11 USD)We hope the PeaceJam and Billion Acts community can come together to raise $1100 to help provide 100 meals to the community.
Capetown, ZA | Apr. 29, 2020#PeaceinPlace Challenge
Welcome to the #peaceinplace challenge! I think you would agree that we all need peace more now than ever…..so, let’s show the world how we do it by creating peace where we are!The Challenge1) Take a Photo, create a video of draw a picture of you illustrating #PeaceinPlace for yourself, your home or community to share on social media2) Create an Act of Peace for this action for the #PeaceinPlace Challenge on billionacts.org so we can see how many actions we can take together3) Invite 3 Friends to join the challenge, and be sure to include #PeaceinPlace and Tag PeaceJam and Billion Acts in your postHow are you creating #PeaceinPlace? Art, Music and DanceActs of Peace for my communityConnecting with family and friendsBinge Watching NetflixExercising like crazyMeditating to still my mindEating junk food or starting to eat more healthy foodsEnvisioning a new future for the worldSetting new goals and finding my purposeLooking forward to sharing your #PeaceinPlace acts worldwide! You don't need to wait to be tagged, join us anytime over the next month!
New York, US | Apr. 06, 2020Premiere of "The Dalai Lama - Scientist" in India
WOW! There was an incredible turnout for the premiere of "The Dalai Lama -- Scientist" at Drepung Monastery in India. It was held in the same venue that The Dalai Lama inaugurated earlier that day and the entire Tibetan community came. There were more than 10,000 people there! The audience included many international guests who were there for the teaching with His Holiness.
IN | Dec. 23, 2019Kids Fellowship Program
We are excited to announce our Kids Fellowship Program at Victoria Lodge. A program that will see the kids and youth being afforded an opportunity and platform to Learn, Engage and Express themselves through various activities and life skills topics. Our wish and aim is to create a platform that will mold and shape the next generation into becoming the future leaders and custodians for positive change. 🌱🌻❤️⚓️
Cape Town , ZA | Sep. 17, 2020Gracia Hospice Volunteer
Gracia Hospice would like to invite you for a wonderful volunteer experience of a life time! No minimum number of hours required. Volunteer will be specific for each person regarding place/time/patient/activity. •Expand professional network •Leadership experience •Opportunity for recognition • Grow as individual We offer a variety of services: •Specialized volunteers • Pet Therapy •Administrative Volunteers •Bereavement Volunteers •Visitor Volunteers •Tuck in volunteers •Arts and Craft volunteers •Musician volunteers, ETC.. Everyone is welcome!
Arvada, US | Dec. 19, 2019Restoring Hope: Summer Holiday Club
Summer Holiday Club On Thursday 5 December 2019 we kicked off our Summer Holiday Program at the Rocklands Center in Simons Town alongside our partner Rape Crisis Cape Town. The program is aimed at keeping your active with positive activities and off the streets during the school holiday period. Activities Included: Circle Games Arts & Crafts Soccer Swimming Amazing Race Obstacle Course And more..... A Day filled with Fun, Laughter, Excitement & Joy. ????????????????????????????????????????? Thank you to all our amazing volunteers for the awesome work you do! ?? #holidayprogram #fun #games
Cape Town, ZA | Dec. 06, 2019PeaceJam Liberia Conference
More than 400 youth leaders came together for peace. Leymah Gbowee hosted fellow Nobel Peace Prize laureate Kailash Satyarthi in Liberia to meet with hundreds of young people as part of PeaceJam Liberia. What an incredible way of speaking inspiration into the lives of young people and encouraging children and young people to walk the path of peace, justice and dignity.
Dec. 05, 2019Yearbook Memorializing Victims Killed in 2018 School Shootings
Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement, Activist Julia Cordover, Search For Common Ground, Amani Project and COMMON Announce Yearbook Memorializing Victims Killed in 2018 School Shootings First Public Viewing of The 2018 Yearbook December 11 - December 29, 2019 Opening Event, December 11, 6-8pm Remarks by Scarlett Lewis, Julia Cordover and Alex Bogusky 126 Front Street, Brooklyn, NY (DUMBO) Gun violence in schools is a national epidemic, as the shocking number of incidents in 2018 plainly shows. During 2018, 114 children and adults were shot, killed or injured at American schools. The acceptable amount is zero, yet these numbers are growing. To make this issue tangible, Scarlett Lewis, a Sandy Hook mother and founder of the Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement; Julia Cordover, student body president at the time of the Parkland shooting; Search For Common Ground; Amani Project; and COMMON have produced a physical yearbook that memorializes the 37 victims who were killed in school shootings during 2018. Those remembered in The 2018 Yearbook include victims of gun violence in K-12 schools and universities during school hours or school-sponsored events. Each victim is remembered with an empty “yearbook photo” alongside their name. “As a society, we’ve been making this yearbook for decades; we just didn’t realize it,” said Alex Bogusky, founder of COMMON. “Using the normally innocent and hopeful form of a yearbook to capture this tragedy is an attempt to jar us out of complacency.” The concept for the Yearbook originated with creative director Andrew Goldin, Cordover’s cousin, and came to life with the help of Bogusky, their goal being to bring much-needed attention to an ongoing tragedy. “The time has come for each of us to be part of the solution,” said Lewis. “It is one thing to empathize with the victims and feel their pain, but quite another to actively do something to keep our kids safe. The Yearbook is a physical reminder that we are accountable for our children’s safety and a call to uphold that responsibility.” “The memory of these 37 who died can move us to set aside our differences and work together to keep all children safe,” said Shamil Idriss, CEO of Search For Common Ground. “I cannot imagine a higher calling than to protect the lives of children nor a more basic responsibility.” Copies of the Yearbook will be mailed in December to all 100 Senators, Governors, 2020 presidential candidates, and President Trump. The Yearbook will not be made available to the public, but viewing exhibitions will be curated starting in New York. Visitors will have an opportunity to view the Yearbook and learn about organizations that can help turn their pain into action. Exhibition remains open through December 29, 2019. For more information about The 2018 Yearbook and Exhibition visit www.the2018yearbook.com
New York, US | Dec. 05, 2019"Dialogue and Trust Building"
At WACPF-PeaceJam Ghana, we believe in continuous and consistent peacebuilding. Prior to the 2020 December general elections in Ghana, PeaceJam Ghana went to Jamestown, Odododiodo to hold a community dialogue to prepare the town folks for a violent free election which went well.As follow up, WACPF-PeaceJam Ghana organized a second dialogue session for the people of Jamestown to build trust, restore relationships and build peaceful co-existence among youths in the community. Below are some photos from the sessions.A very big thank you to Mediators Beyond Borders International, Rotary Club of Nigeria and The Points Guy for you support.
Jamestown, GH | May. 11, 2022A Teen's Journey
"A Teen's Journey": Follow teen leaders from PeaceJam South Africa on a heroic journey every Wednesday evening at 6:00 pm SAST. PJSA host young adults each week as they share how they make sense of their experience residing in high-risk communities in Cape Town, South Africa.Watch each livestream or recorded episode @peacejamsa on Facebook!
Cape Town, ZA | May. 11, 2022Mid-Atlantic PeaceJam Campaign
Welcome to the main campaign page for the Mid-Atlantic Peace Festival, hosted by PeaceJam Mid-Atlantic! The Billion Acts of Peace campaign was created by 14 Nobel Peace Laureates and hundreds of PeaceJam youth just like you.Do you believe that you have the power to create compassionate and sustainable community change? Together with Kailash Satyarthi, local community organizations, and hundreds of other young leaders you will be engaging with some of the skills and resources to do just that.All of you will be taking steps both big and small today to inspire positive community change. Let's see how many acts of peace we can gather in the next few weeks!How to add your acts:Click on the icon for the event that you wish to add your acts to!Go to the box titled "Make an Impact in the Corner"Chose what kind of contribution (items donated, hours volunteered, etc.)Enter the amount of hours volunteered, acts of peace,...*All of the acts added to those pages will show up in the total tally for the main pageAdd acts for today's service projects:Mattie J. Stepanek Park Clean-UpUkraine Food & Supplies Drive100 Million CampaignTabling Organizations: Mattie J. Stepanek Foundation (Human Rights, Conflict Resolution)The Mattie J.T. Stepanek Foundation develops programs and activities that support youth and adults in understanding the message of hope and peace Mattie shared, and in moving from “attitude to action” in choosing peace for oneself and one's world.NEST4US (Alleviating Extreme Poverty, Education & Community Development...)NEST4US is a nonprofit formed as a philanthropic platform built upon kindness, generosity, and social good. Their mission is to make the world better through kindness by mobilizing volunteers worldwide to advance progress on societal issues and spark equitable solutions for the greater good. Teens Helping Seniors (Global Health & Wellness)Student-led volunteer service delivering necessities to seniors and working to bridge generational gaps.Conflict Resolution Center of Montgomery County (Conflict Resolution)The Conflict Resolution Center of Montgomery County (CRCMC) is a non-profit organization specializing in mediation and youth services. The vision of CRCMC is to foster peace by enabling people to experience conflict as an opportunity to learn and grow, and by empowering them to effectively manage their own conflicts. City of Rockville Environmental Management: Climate Action (Protecting the Environment)Montgomery County Board of Elections: Access to Voting (Education & Community Development, Human Rights for All)MissHeard Media: (Advancing Women & Children)MissHeard Media emboldens and empowers tween and teen girls to be smart, savvy, and global through original, international, girl-created media and skills-building live events.Search for Common Ground: (Conflict Resolution, Human Rights for All)Global organization working toward transforming conflict and moving toward cooperative solutions.Potomac Riverkeeper Network: Protecting rivers (Clean Water for All, Protecting the Environment)Our mission is to protect the public’s right to clean water in the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers and their tributaries. We stop pollution to enhance the safety of our drinking water, protect healthy river habitats, and enhance public use and enjoyment.
Rockville , US | Apr. 12, 2022PeaceJam Uganda Slam
From PeaceJam Uganda organizer Haruna Salim Mbusa:"On 27th April 2022, we successfully conducted the first ever, PeaceJam Uganda Slam supported by theGreat Lakes Peace Center, Uganda (GLPC) which is the official chapter of PeaceJam in Uganda. This one-day conference (which was conducted at Makerere University Uganda) brought together young people from different institutions to discuss how best they can continue to influence positive change in world. This was done through small (family) group discussions, workshops, presentations, talent shows and experience sharing. The event was very successful and I believe, it did leave the attendees the same.The slam was preceded by a PeaceJam Mentors' Training on the previous day (26th April) where university students were acquainted with the knowledge and skills of facilitating small group discussions ahead of the conference. These (mentors) later supported the family group sessions on the next day. We were very glad to have our friend, Wisdom Addo the coordinator of PeaceJam Ghana supporting the entire process of organising this, but most importantly joining us (virtually) for the mentors' training.The cornerstone of PeaceJam's work is "Young People" which is why our engagements are done majorly by and with youths. We believe that, young people have the potential to get things done and can therefore, in that sense, be inspired and guided on how best they make their contribution towards changing the world."
Kampala, UG | May. 11, 2022Billion Acts Earth Day Countdown 2022!
It’s that time of the year again! Join us as we count down the days until Earth Day 2022- Billion Acts style! Join the global Billion Acts community for 30 days of action inspired by Billion Acts laureates, members, partners, and peers! On PeaceJam’s 10th Anniversary, the gathered youth and Nobel Peace Laureates decided that “Protecting the Environment” is one of the most pressing needs worldwide. Our Billion Acts & PeaceJam community have since created and logged thousands of projects that address environmental issues in their communities. Our mission has always been to create incremental change in our world, together. This year, Earthday.org is urging everyone to act (boldly), innovate (broadly), and implement (equitably). It’s going to take all of us. All in. Businesses, governments, and citizens — everyone accounted for, and everyone accountable. A partnership for the planet. We’re inviting you to join us as we gather 200 acts leading up to Earth Day 2022 on April 22nd. You can check-in each week for a new list of acts! Make sure to add your acts here for each day that you participate! No worries if you miss a day, you can always jump back in later! Make sure to tag us on any social media posts as well. Your act may even be featured or shared! Billion Acts Earth Day Countdown CalendarClick on each graphic to see the full information for that day! \
Global, US | Mar. 24, 2022Don't Touch My Peace
September 21st, Nobel Laureate Leymah Gbowee & PeaceJam Liberia launched the Don't Touch My Peace Campaign worldwide! The campaign began when the Gbowee Peace Foundation Africa (GPFA) and PeaceJam Liberia realized their concerns that political violence could erupt during the 2020 midterm elections. They were especially concerned for Liberian youth, who had been frequently brought or forced into political violence during the Liberian civil wars. It was agreed that the role of Liberian youth in sustaining the country's hard-fought peace had to be uplifted. The risks were high, as the youth form a majority within partisan groups where electoral violence is prone. "We believe to curb electoral violence, we must expand opportunities for young people's political and civic engagements to understand their role as peacekeepers and human rights advocates, especially during political tensions." The campaign has brought together over 600 PeaceJammers in three of Liberia's counties—Bong, Margibi, Montserrado— "to address the gap in curbing political and electoral violence by placing young Liberians as frontliners in active peacebuilding activities through PeaceJam Liberia (PJLIB) Project.” #DontTouchMyPeace has now spread beyond the borders of Liberia. The West African Center for Peace Foundation was even inspired to host a dialogue with youth of different political ideologies that sought their commitment to nonviolence during the December elections. Groups in South Africa, Greece, Guatemala, and the United States have also joined the call-to-action. The Liberia midterm elections passed peacefully, and now their message continues to be promoted worldwide!The Don't Touch My Peace Campaign started by PeaceJam Liberia and Leymah Gbowee began as a way for youth to tell the world exactly what is standing in the way of peace in their communities.Fun Ways YOU Can Join the #DontTouchMyPeace Campaign!Add a "Don't Touch My Peace" graphic or change your profile photo on facebook & Instagram.Post a video or photo about what you think is standing in the way of peace near you- Add #DontTouchMyPeace & #PeaceJamCreate a T-shirt design for “Don’t Touch My Peace” (submit designs to Info@peacejam.org)Your art may be chosen as the design that will be featured on a t-shirt for the PeaceJam store!
Monrovia, LR | Sep. 20, 2020Restoring Hope - #Board-Game Drive
Story Books, Puzzles & Board Games delivered to less fortunate kids to stay occupied and entertained during the COVID-19 Lockdown period📚🧩🎲 Encouraging everyone to SHARE RESOURCES during this period and even after. Unity is going to play an important part in overcoming this challenging time we face. Let’s spread the love! ❤️😊
Cape Town , ZA | Apr. 29, 2020Ban of Styrofoam containers, single-use plastic bags & single-use flatware all over US
Madhvi Chittoor requests everybody to join hands with her and sign the petition by clicking the link below asking the Federal Government to ban Styrofoam containers, single-use plastic bags & flatware all over the United States http://www.madhvi4ee.com/#petition
Arvada, US | Sep. 20, 2020Earth Month Challenge - Quarantine Edition
The Kalamazoo Climate Crisis Coalition (KCCC) has created the Earth Month Challenge as a way for people to practice simple sustainability habits, learn about the environment and yourself, and most importantly practicing self-care. Great Lakes PeaceJam is a coalition member of the KCCC. Although the challege was created originally for people in the Kalamazoo area, I think these are perfect activities for PeaceJammers all around the world!Let us know that you're participating by posting on social media with #EarthMonthChallenge or a post on our challenge group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/316501025991479Stay safe and practice social distancing!Created by members of:Students for a Sustainable Earth (https://www.facebook.com/SSEwmu/)Sunrise Kalamazoo (https://www.facebook.com/sunrisekalamazoo/)Kalamazoo Climate Crisis Coalition (https://www.facebook.com/kalamazoocrisis/)
Kalamazoo, US | Mar. 31, 2020Support our indigenous Maya sister/brothers in COVID 19 challenges
Support us as together we alleviate extreme poverty, grow health and wellness, educate and build community and advance human dignity for indigenous peoples in the Alta and Baja Verapaz region of Guatemala! The Maya people native to this area were hard hit by COVID 19 which overwhelmed health care, shut down all transportation in the country, and brought about starvation and malnutrition to this developing nation. We work with a local NGO that lives with and befriends the rural, remote villagers while training them on life altering improvements that they can carry out in their own lives. Commitments are made and followed through on for both sides so in a spirit of love and respect we can give the Maya more control over the course of their lives. Opportunities improve. Hope is cultivated! Join us!
Avon Lake, US | Jul. 30, 2020Covid Action Initiative - Pine Ridge
We are committed to helping our friends on Pine Ridge during these unprecedented times!The Billion Acts and PeaceJam community would like to raise $600 to provide 20 meals to the Pine Ridge community during this time. Thirty dollars provides one weekly box for the average family on Pine Ridge.Families on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, where ongoing social inequities and extreme poverty already exist, are being disproportionately impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic's global, economic shock waves. We receive calls daily from tribal members asking for help with food and the necessary supplies to maintain a safe and sanitary environment. If you are looking for a way to help, please consider making a donation to our emergency action fund.Our Youth Ambassadors - and their mentors - have identified those families in their communities who are at the greatest risk of being significantly impacted by the Covid-19 crisis. There are currently 32 families in nine communities receiving our assistance and we would love to increase that number to 100 families for a sustained effort through the end of August as the ripple effects of this global, economic crisis play out on Pine Ridge. More about The Covid Action Initiative On Tuesday, May 5th, the Covid Action Initiative will be participating in the Global Day of Giving and Unity as a part of #GivingTuesdayNow!And if this message finds you among one of the many who are impacted financially, our prayers are with you and - if you find it appropriate- would you help instead by simply sharing this email and spreading the word to your network?
Pine Ridge, US | Apr. 29, 2020What is an Act of Peace?
A thoughtful action that spreads more peace in your community, school, business or organization, and is designed to impact one or more of the Billion Acts Issue Areas that are critical to creating world peace.
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