Pathways to Peace in Yemen
Peace Direct, Search for Common Ground and Mercy Corps present our “Pathways to Peace” art exhibit in the US Senate Russell Rotunda, now open to the public until May 10.
Category: USA
New US Policy Initiatives Recognize the Importance of Local Peacebuilding
The inclusion of local civil society in peacebuilding initiatives is vital to building sustainable peace. Two new policy initiatives introduced in Washington this month demonstrate significant progress towards international recognition of the critical role played by local people. The initiatives bring the United States closer to a more focused, high-level policy response to address violence and instability in the world’s toughest places; one that places locally-led peacebuilding at the forefront.
Mapping U.S. peacebuilding on Martin Luther King Day
As we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his legacy today, Peace Direct and the Alliance for Peacebuilding would like to celebrate everyday peacebuilders across America who are heeding Dr. King’s inspirational example.
Seven things we’re thankful for in 2018
2018 has been a year of growth, successes, challenges and learning for Peace Direct. We’re proud to have continued supporting local people to build peace in 12 countries around the world, and to shine a light on the efforts and resilience of grassroots action in many more.
US Midterms 2018: Three Peacebuilding Lessons for Election Day
Drawing upon our experiences with other deeply divided societies, Peace Direct’s Bridget Moix proposes three peacebuilding lessons as America heads to the polls.