Entries by Matthew

Sign Petition to Congress & President: Peacebuilding Cornerstones should be the National Priority!

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We live in a world that faces constant and often debilitating conflict and violence. Growing breakthroughs within five key Peacebuilding Cornerstones offer great hope, demonstrate proven effectiveness and are ready to forge bold and comprehensive national policies. As a signer of this platform, you will join in persuading the President and Congress to support transformative national policies that empower cost-effective and life-affirming conflict resolution and peacebuilding.

History of Mother’s Day as a Day of Peace: Julia Ward Howe

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In the 1800’s, Julia Ward Howe, original advocate for “Mother’s Day” and writer of the “Battle Hymn of the Republic,” nursed and tended the wounded during the civil war. She worked with the widows and orphans of soldiers on both sides of the war, and realized that the effects of the war go beyond the killing of soldiers in battle.

Be the Movement! National Conference in DC

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Join us this October 16- 20. This is our moment to come together in our Nation’s Capitol to ‘Be the Movement!’ that can fundamentally change the course of our nation and world. Join with like-minded allies from around the nation as we dialogue with, and learn from, some of the world’s most inspiring leaders and experts. We’ll explore practical, yet transformative, actions we can collectively take to change the trajectory of our nation. And, we will make our voices heard to our Members of Congress.

Youth PROMISE Act Reintroduced! Sign Petition to Congress

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we are excited to announce the Youth PROMISE Act (HR 2197) has been reintroduced into the U.S. House of Representatives! Please sign the Petition, urging your Members of Congress to step up in support of our kids and sign-on as co-sponsor of the Youth PROMISE Act.

Be the Movement! Photos

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Join the chorus of people around the nation and world who are showing their support for Be the Movement and our Peacebuilding Cornerstones by sharing a photo of yourself and/or friends holding a sign with your favorite cornerstone(s) – as many as you want.

Peacebuilding, Our Next Frontier – New Video!

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What humanity has accomplished over this past century is truly impressive. We’re flying further, connecting faster, and building higher. We’re finding new and distant worlds. We’re accessing masses of knowledge with ease, and curing disease with accelerating pace. There are so many areas of life for which we have accomplished quite a lot. And yet, when it comes to peace, where do we stand? Peacebuilding is our next frontier.