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Board of PeaceAn initiative of Patriot Principles Project

Promoting a Peaceful World

A one-page guide to taking action for peace locally, globally, and through daily interactions.

1. Locally

•       Donate time or resources to a local food bank or soup kitchen

•       Support a local organization that helps vulnerable or marginalized people

•       Donate to the local Salvation Army or ACLU office

•       Participate in local events, dialogues, and demonstrations

•       Join local chapters of organizations that mobilize for demonstrations

2. Globally

•       Support peace advocacy organizations

•       Support large institutions with global reach (e.g., the United Nations)

•       Support small groups with local focuses (e.g., CFTA, APDIK)

3. Through Daily Interactions

•       Practice kindness and understanding with friends and neighbors

•       Express empathy and treat everyone with dignity and respect

•       Call out hate speech and harmful comments

•       Push back on prejudices that lead to expressions of hate

•       Practice non-violent conflict resolution

4. Educate Yourself

•       Read online publications dedicated to peaceful action and world peace

•       Learn and understand conflict prevention, mediation, and peace building principles

•       Empower yourself to make a difference for peace

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