Peacebuilding en las Américas

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Peacebuilding en las Américas (PLA) uses Alternative to Violence Project workshops to promote peace and trauma healing in Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras.

“I learned about tolerance and how to work under pressure (in certain instances). I enjoyed the sense of community and c...
05/12/2026

“I learned about tolerance and how to work under pressure (in certain instances). I enjoyed the sense of community and camaraderie. Everything seemed fine to me—though I do wonder: why aren’t printed materials provided? Also, what is your email address? I was able to discover the positive side of most of the participants, and I now consider them part of my circle of friends—just as the knowledge I gained has become part of my personal cultural repertoire.”

PEACEBUILDING EN LAS AMÈRICAS — “I learned about tolerance and how to work under pressure (in certain instances). I enjoyed the sense of community and camaraderie. Everything seemed fine to m…

In the communities where we share the tools of Transforming Power—where the darkness of violence tries to extinguish joy...
05/05/2026

In the communities where we share the tools of Transforming Power—where the darkness of violence tries to extinguish joy—a light emerges from the hearts of children. Through our Alternatives to Violence and Power of Goodness workshops, we have seen how a simple story has the strength to transform reality. It’s not just about telling a story; it’s about planting seeds of change.

PEACEBUILDING EN LAS AMÈRICAS —In the communities where we share the tools of Transforming Power—where the darkness of violence tries to extinguish joy—a light emerges from the hearts of children. …

Among the women in the prison, a noticeable shift in behavior has been observed. One of them shares that she is no longe...
04/21/2026

Among the women in the prison, a noticeable shift in behavior has been observed. One of them shares that she is no longer as impulsive as she used to be—that she now thinks before she acts and wishes to help others just as she herself has been helped. Below, we share her testimony:

PEACEBUILDING EN LAS AMÈRICAS — Among the women in the prison, a noticeable shift in behavior has been observed. One of them shares that she is no longer as impulsive as she used to be—that she now…

"I learned how to listen. I’m going to put what I learned about communication into practice. I liked the communication c...
04/14/2026

"I learned how to listen. I’m going to put what I learned about communication into practice. I liked the communication circles because I learned from others—someone mentioned that they admire their dad because he’s a hard worker. I liked that because it was a beautiful sentiment. I also learned not to be violent."- AVP Participant

PEACEBUILDING EN LAS AMÈRICAS —”I learned how to listen. I’m going to put what I learned about communication into practice. I liked the communication circles because I learned from others—som…

The group of individuals who participated in a recent Training for Facilitators Workshop in Cali, Colombia has been movi...
04/07/2026

The group of individuals who participated in a recent Training for Facilitators Workshop in Cali, Colombia has been moving through a process, and among them is Ms. Ruth Pencue. Through her commitment and dedication, she shows great promise as a facilitator-in-training—one who will help expand our currently very small existing team of facilitators.

PEACEBUILDING EN LAS AMÈRICAS — The group of individuals who participated in a recent Training for Facilitators Workshop in Cali, Colombia has been moving through a process, and among them is Ms. R…

Through our mini-workshops, participants have discovered they are not alone. When families come together, the AVP princi...
03/31/2026

Through our mini-workshops, participants have discovered they are not alone. When families come together, the AVP principles stop being just ideas and become real tools for survival and change. For example, they learn to recognize their own worth despite having so little, they break the cycle of reacting in anger to protect the peace at home, and they keep the faith that a different kind of life is possible.

PEACEBUILDING EN LAS AMÈRICAS — Through our mini-workshops, participants have discovered they are not alone. When families come together, the AVP principles stop being just ideas and become real to…

A beautiful ceremony for the spring equinox was held Saturday, March 21st by students of the School of Ancestral Midwife...
03/24/2026

A beautiful ceremony for the spring equinox was held Saturday, March 21st by students of the School of Ancestral Midwifery of the Women´s Central Committee of Cotacachi in the Andean Highlands of Ecuador.

PEACEBUILDING EN LAS AMÈRICAS — A beautiful ceremony for the spring equinox was held Saturday, March 21st by students of the School of Ancestral Midwifery of the Women´s Central Committee of Cotaca…

A place where the warmth and joy of the people can transform any situation: that is what we experienced in Cuba. The Al...
03/17/2026

A place where the warmth and joy of the people can transform any situation: that is what we experienced in Cuba. The Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) has touched hearts and changed lives. Today, we want to share with you the testimonials of some of the facilitators who have experienced this change profoundly.

PEACEBUILDING EN LAS AMÈRICAS —A place where the warmth and joy of the people can transform any situation: that is what we experienced in Cuba. The Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) has touche…

We were very pleased to observe that, even after the Kindness week ended, about six teenagers continue to attend and par...
03/10/2026

We were very pleased to observe that, even after the Kindness week ended, about six teenagers continue to attend and participate in our regular church meetings, seeking to give new meaning to their family life.

PEACEBUILDING EN LAS AMÈRICAS — In January of this year, 2026, in La Ceiba, Honduras, we began our work for peace, sharing alternatives to violence and Power of Goodness stories with children and t…

On the eve of the 34th anniversary of the signing of the Peace Accords in El Salvador – January 16, 1992 – we share some...
03/03/2026

On the eve of the 34th anniversary of the signing of the Peace Accords in El Salvador – January 16, 1992 – we share some testimonials from children and teens who participated in the Power of Goodness Program in our country: In the story "Experiment in Fairness," I learned that we must avoid mistreating people of different skin colors.

PEACEBUILDING EN LAS AMÈRICAS —On the eve of the 34th anniversary of the signing of the Peace Accords in El Salvador – January 16, 1992 – we share some testimonials from children and teens who part…

“Participating in the AVP Trauma Resilience Workshop became a unique and unforgettable experience. The activities had a ...
02/24/2026

“Participating in the AVP Trauma Resilience Workshop became a unique and unforgettable experience. The activities had a tremendous positive impact on me. I can say with certainty that the most beautiful thing was healing a situation related to my mother.”- AVP Workshop Participant

PEACEBUILDING EN LAS AMÈRICAS —Ten participants completed the AVP Trauma Resilience Workshop in October, 2025 in Colombia. All participants were deeply engaged in their healing and resilience in th…

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