PeaceJam is a United States-based nonprofit youth organization that develops educational programs and youth service projects connected with Nobel Peace Prize laureates.[1] It was founded by Ivan Suvanjieff and Dawn Engle in 1996.[2][3] The organization works with schools, universities, and community groups through curriculum based programs, conferences, and youth led action projects.
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| Formation | 1996 |
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| Founders | Ivan Suvanjieff and Dawn Engle |
| Founded at | United States |
| Website | www |
History
editPeaceJam was founded in 1996 by Dawn Engle and Ivan Suvanjieff. The organization was created to connect young people with Nobel Peace Prize laureates through educational programming, conferences, and community service projects.[4][5]
In 2014 they launched their One Billion Acts of Peace campaign focused on raising awareness of social and humanitarian issues.[6][7][8] According to The Points Guy, PeaceJam partnered in 2018 on the Global Impact Youth Fellowship Program, which provided mentoring, educational support, and leadership training for selected participants in Ghana, Guatemala, Liberia, and South Africa.[citation needed]
Media outlets have reported that PeaceJam and related initiatives have received Nobel Peace Prize nominations.[9][10][11]
Programs
editPeaceJam organizes youth conferences, classroom programs, mentoring activities, and service learning projects focused on youth leadership, peace education, civic engagement, and community action.[12]
The organization’s regional affiliates conduct programs in schools and community organizations in multiple countries. In South Africa, PeaceJam has operated educational activities involving schools and community groups in Cape Town and the Western Cape.[citation needed]
Nobel Peace Prize laureate participation
editPeaceJam programs and initiatives have involved several Nobel Peace Prize laureates, including the Dalai Lama, Betty Williams, Rigoberta Menchu Tum, Oscar Arias, Desmond Tutu, Adolfo Perez Esquivel, Mairead Maguire, Shirin Ebadi, José Ramos Horta, Jody Williams, Joseph Rotblat, Leymah Gbowee, Kailash Satyarthi, and Tawakkol Karman.[13][14]
Nobel Legacy Film Series
editThe organization also started the production of documentaries that depict the life of the Nobel Peace laureates: Among them include:
- Shirin Ebadi: Until We Are Free[15]
- The Dalai Lama – Scientist[16]
- Betty Williams: Contagious Courage[17]
- Oscar Arias: Without a Shot Fired[18]
- Rigoberta Menchu: Daughter of the Maya[19]
- Adolfo Perez Esquivel: Rivers of Hope[20]
- Desmond Tutu: Children of Light[21]
See also
editReferences
edit- ↑ "PeaceJam Youth Conference on April 23 Open to Students". news.montgomeryschoolsmd.org. 30 March 2022. Retrieved 2 June 2022.
- ↑ "Who should win the Nobel peace prize? Guardian readers nominate". theguardian.com. 8 October 2015. Retrieved 2 June 2022.
- ↑ Marianne Thamm,"Desmond Tutu: On the right side of history, still staring down bullies". dailymaverick.co.za. 26 August 2014. Retrieved 2 June 2022.
- ↑ "Children's Rights Pioneer Kailash Satyarthi to Mentor Youth at Nobel Nominee, PeaceJam Foundation". bwdisrupt.businessworld.in. 4 May 2017. Retrieved 2 June 2022.
- ↑ "Florida State receives inaugural leadership award from PeaceJam". news.fsu.edu. 8 April 2019. Retrieved 2 June 2022.
- ↑ John Haltiwanger,"A Nobel Peace Prize Winner Explains How Millennials Can Build Peace". elitedaily.com. 23 April 2015. Retrieved 2 June 2022.
- ↑ David Karas,"Nobel Peace laureates mentor youths through PeaceJam". csmonitor.com. 28 July 2014. Retrieved 2 June 2022.
- ↑ Eugene Kim,"Google's Jolly Good Fellow Is Part Of The Team Nominated For The Nobel Peace Prize". businessinsider.com. 11 January 2015. Retrieved 2 June 2022.
- ↑ Shefali Rekhi,"Singapore's Jolly Good Fellow in Google part of team nominated for Nobel Peace Prize". straitstimes.com. 9 January 2015. Retrieved 2 June 2022.
- ↑ Ionna Karcas,"Nobel laureate to headline PeaceJam youth conference in Athens". ekathimerini.com. 28 June 2017. Retrieved 2 June 2022.
- ↑ James Wild,"Nobel Peace Prize winner Leymah Roberta Gbowee is to speak at Winchester University". hampshirechronicle.co.uk. 9 March 2017. Retrieved 2 June 2022.
- ↑ "Nobel Peace laureate brings message to WMU". Western Michigan University. 10 March 2020. Retrieved 14 May 2026.
- ↑ Byron Dobson,"tallahassee.com". tallahassee.com. 8 April 2019. Retrieved 2 June 2022.
- ↑ "Our Nobel Laureates". PeaceJam Foundation. Retrieved 14 May 2026.
- ↑ "New film, "Shirin Ebadi: Until We Are Free", to be featured at Venice International Film Festival". einnews.com. 25 June 2020. Retrieved 2 June 2022.
- ↑ "The Dalai Lama - Scientist". tibet-foundation.org. Retrieved 2 June 2022.
- ↑ "Betty Williams: Contagious Courage". theindependentcritic.com. Retrieved 2 June 2022.
- ↑ "Oscar Arias: Without a Shot Fired". hollowayvideo.com. Retrieved 2 June 2022.
- ↑ "Rigoberta Menchu: Daughter of the Maya". hollowayvideo.com. Retrieved 2 June 2022.
- ↑ ""Adolfo Perez Esquivel: Rivers of Hope" Part of Nobel Legacy Film Series". theindependentcritic.com. Retrieved 2 June 2022.
- ↑ "DESMOND TUTU: CHILDREN OF THE LIGHT [DOC]". glcff.com. Retrieved 2 June 2022.