NewGen Peacebuilders

NewGen Peacebuilders That number rises to 40 percent or more in some countries. On the other, young people are most often perceived as likely victims or perpetrators of violence.

NewGen Peacebuilders is an award-winning peace education, training and mentoring program that equips people to build peace and repeat the peace in their communities, countries and the world. Mahatma Gandhi famously said, “If we are to reach real peace in this world … we shall have to begin with children.” Today, there are nearly 3 billion young people under the age of 30 in the world, about 30 per

cent of the global population. Yet peace, the most cross-cutting of all global aspirations, is often absent from formal and informal educational frameworks. On one hand, non-profit and for-profit leaders point to the potential of youth as tomorrow's global citizen leaders. There are few meaningful opportunities for youth to receive systematic skills development and education for peacebuilding. With a focus on high school and university students, NewGen Peacebuilders programs include interactive workshops, live virtual guest speakers, and design and implementation of team peace projects. NewGen Peacebuilders trains and equips students to:
Truly understand drivers of conflict and peace; Imagine innovative solutions that create change; Take action to address an issue impacting quality of life in a community or communities. The result is empowered young people who are equipped to actively resolve conflict and build bridges for the rest of their lives.

06/19/2026

Session III of Bridges to New Horizons – Lebanon is underway! Lots of energy today during Star Power, a simulation that explores power dynamics within society.
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The journey begins! Team members Johnny Assaf and Elise Nassif traveled ahead to begin preparations for Session III of B...
06/16/2026

The journey begins! Team members Johnny Assaf and Elise Nassif traveled ahead to begin preparations for Session III of Bridges to New Horizons – Lebanon. Soon, facilitators and project leaders will arrive to continue strengthening community-based projects and creating positive change in communities across the country. We can't wait to be together again. https://www.bridgestonewhorizons.org

We’re excited to be in person for Session III of Bridges to New Horizons – Lebanon later this month. These young leaders...
06/08/2026

We’re excited to be in person for Session III of Bridges to New Horizons – Lebanon later this month. These young leaders continue advancing 30 community-based projects, dedicating their time, talent, and energy to creating positive change in their communities despite significant challenges. Their commitment is inspiring. 🌟 https://www.bridgestonewhorizons.org

🦎🌿 It's World Environment Day! During a recent trip to Madagascar, our Exec. Dir. Patricia Shafer met the perfect ambass...
06/05/2026

🦎🌿 It's World Environment Day! During a recent trip to Madagascar, our Exec. Dir. Patricia Shafer met the perfect ambassador. Madagascar is home to incredible wildlife found nowhere else on Earth, including about half of the world's known chameleon species and more than 100 lemur species. As deforestation and habitat loss threaten these unique ecosystems, today is a reminder of the importance of protecting our planet's biodiversity for future generations.

🧡 If you're in Charlotte, NC, this Sunday, join in this community event for hope, healing, and unity. As National Gun Vi...
06/05/2026

🧡 If you're in Charlotte, NC, this Sunday, join in this community event for hope, healing, and unity. As National Gun Violence Awareness Month begins and communities observe Wear Orange Weekend, local leaders, peacebuilders, faith communities, and residents are coming together to address the impact of gun violence.
📍Marshall Park
📅 June 7, 2026
⏰ 2:00–7:00 PM

We're especially glad that our friend and long-time peacebuilder Greg Jackson will be among those participating.

Poet, artist, educator, and the first non-European Nobel Laureate in Literature, Rabindranath Tagore believed that true ...
06/01/2026

Poet, artist, educator, and the first non-European Nobel Laureate in Literature, Rabindranath Tagore believed that true joy is found in serving others. His words remain a timeless reminder that meaningful action and service – large and small – can transform both communities and ourselves.

🌟 Exciting news! Jessica Young will present “Youth in Action: Teaching NewGen Peacebuilders in Urban Schools” at the 202...
05/29/2026

🌟 Exciting news! Jessica Young will present “Youth in Action: Teaching NewGen Peacebuilders in Urban Schools” at the 2026 International Conference on Urban Education in the Dominican Republic this November. We’re thrilled to showcase how young people are putting peacebuilding into action in their schools and communities. https://www.theicue.org/

More than 10 years ago, a NewGen Peacebuilders team at Myers Park High School in Charlotte, NC, led the very first Walk ...
05/27/2026

More than 10 years ago, a NewGen Peacebuilders team at Myers Park High School in Charlotte, NC, led the very first Walk for Wisdom to support education in South Sudan. Now, a full-circle moment — plans are underway for Myers Park to host a Walk for Wisdom this fall! Recently, Kuot Kiir, Co-Founder and Exec. Dir. of the Akeer Foundation, and Exec. Dir. Patricia Shafer met with Myers Park students to share stories, ideas, and possibilities for the future. Excited for what’s ahead!

🌳 Another step closer to the NewGen Peacebuilders – South Sudan goal of planting 10,000 Trees for Peace! Last Sunday’s e...
05/26/2026

🌳 Another step closer to the NewGen Peacebuilders – South Sudan goal of planting 10,000 Trees for Peace! Last Sunday’s event was filled with meaningful moments — prayers from the Assistant Parish Priest, remarks from the representative of the Director of Luri Payam, children helping to plant and water trees, and the symbolic handover of the trees' care to the church community. 🙌

“Rotarians for Peace Design Sprint – Europe,” in collaboration with the Rotary Action Group for Peace, continued with Se...
05/25/2026

“Rotarians for Peace Design Sprint – Europe,” in collaboration with the Rotary Action Group for Peace, continued with Session II last Saturday. Sessions incorporate practical application of the Eight Pillars of Positive Peace from the Institute for Economics & Peace and the UNLEASH process to develop impactful peace project ideas.

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