PeaceJam’s mission is to inspire and mobilize a generation of young leaders to create positive change in themselves, their communities, and the world through the inspiration and guidance of Nobel Peace Laureates. At the core of this mission is the belief that peace is possible and that it can be achieved by empowering young people to become peacebuilders. How we do it:
– Nobel Peace Laureates – The world’s most powerful and courageous role models.
– Award-winning curriculum that develops six essential competencies.
– World-class youth leadership events designed by our Nobel Peace Laureates to awaken purpose, teach peace, and bring joy to the hard work of changing the world.
– Our Billion Acts of Peace Campaign that gives youth a process, platform and community to develop their service-learning projects and campaigns to change the world.
More than 1.3 Million youth in over 40 countries have participated in the PeaceJam program and each has effected change in their corner of the world – some on the forefront of movements that are changing the world.
“It seemed like a crazy idea when we started back in 1996, but PeaceJam has gained an incredible momentum and has made a huge difference in the lives of so many young people by giving them hope and direction. It is one of the most transformational programs for young people that I have ever seen and been part of.” -Nobel Peace Laureate Desmond Tutu