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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Article Supporting Veterans in Your Community
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