Society - Activism - Nonviolence

Society - Activism - Nonviolence

Resource Center for Nonviolence - Promoting nonviolent social change locally and internationally. Based in Santa Cruz county, California.
Cyber Bobs Place - Dedicated to the advancement of peace and justice efforts with emphasis on Gandhian nonviolence and interfaith peacemaking. Provides a forum and chat, contact and donation information. Originates in Oakland, California.
Mark Shepard's Nonviolence Page - Writings and resources on Mahatma Gandhi, nonviolence, and alternative economics. Features 3 books by this author, that can be read or ordered online.
Mystic Cottage, Journeys for Nonviolence - Works for the advancement of a nonviolent society through compassionate activism, seeking peace in action, mind and soul. Features articles, stories, and subscription information to its journal. Based in Alameda, California.
Nonviolence Web - A directory of many of the United States' most dynamic peace and nonviolence organizations. Contains articles, links, and commentary on issues.
School Day of Non-violence and Peace (DENIP) - A pioneering, non-governmental, independent, free and voluntary initiative of non-violent and pacifying education practiced around the world. Contains a brief overview and is available in English, French and Spanish.
v-nv-mobilize: Activist Nonviolence at Mobilizations - An Email forum that provides respectful, international dialogue on activist "violence" and "nonviolence" in anti-globalization mobilizations. (Hosted at Yahoo Groups.)
Transnational Foundation for Peace and Future Research - Nonviolence Forum - Presents a collection of articles, analyses and reports which highlight the contemporary relevance of nonviolence. Includes related links, philosophical, conceptual and historical aspects on nonviolence and the role of leading proponents, activists and theoreticians in the field.
Tom's Anti-War Activism - Dedicated to lifting the conciousness of the planet with an anti-war message of peace and understanding of what is really happening and not just what the media reports. Provides commentary and related links.
Global Renaissance Alliance - Working to harness the power of nonviolence through prayer, meditation, and deep personal sharing. Articles, events, discussion forum, resources, and ways to become involved.
Gandhi TODAY - Articles, news, and message board focusing on the Gandhian concept of nonviolence and the difficult task of applying this concept to the present violence-based society.
Training for Change - Nonprofit peace group run by Quaker activist George Lakey trains activists around the world to spread tools of democratic, nonviolent change. Workshops, staff, news, articles, and registration information.
The Opposite of Terrorism Project - Explores the question "what is the opposite of terrorism?" The answers include working for peace, justice, and human dignity. Resources and suggestions for activism.
Let's Do the Unexpected - Gathers and disseminates information about the efficacy of non-violence. Poster, case histories, articles, and links to related sites.
Daddy's War - Location for people to register their opposition to the upcoming war with Iraq.
Pacific Life Research Center - Dedicated to informing and educating the public on key issues to assist in the proliferation of nonviolence. Offers research papers and links to related sites. Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Plowshare Peace and Justice Center - An Education and Resource Center Committed to the Creation of a Just World Peace which Recognizes the Dignity and Worth of Every Human Being.
Alternatives to Violence Project - Empowering people to lead nonviolent lives through affirmation, respect for all, community building, cooperation, and trust. Provides a history, publications available and workshop information.
Deep Humanity Institute - Creates workshops in community building, peacemaking and personal development in schools, workplace, and community environments. Provides a brief overview, founders' biographies, and programs offered.
Milarepa Fund - A non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of universal compassion and nonviolence, as well as freedom and independence of Tibet. Contains mission statement, information on membership, and contact information.
The Seamless Garment Network, Inc. - A prolife, nonviolent program with a theme of "consistent ethic of life." Provides a list of nonviolence actions, articles, petitions, and letters to world leaders. Based in Garner, North Carolina.
Global Action to Prevent War - A program for working toward the abolition of war, including genocide and internal conflicts. Features a list of countries with members, organization on the steering committee, program statements and overview, FAQs and membership information.
The Non-Violence Project - Strives to teach alternatives to violent behavior, and to motivate and engage young people in positive action. Provides mission statement, lists of staff, board of directors, awards, and current programs. Based in Miami.
Gandhi Memorial Center - Headquarters of the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Foundation, Inc. Provides resources for the study of the life and philosophy of the man, including a library, material for loan to exhibits, and a one year correspondence course. Located on the grounds of the Self-Revelation Church, Washington DC.
Kindness, Inc. - Information about Dr. Chuck Wall and his organization to promote random acts of kindness.
The Peace Center: Non-violent Conflict Resolution - Works for community peace and social justice. Provides a list of programs in the community, links to resources, and associated local organizations and events. Based in Langhorne, Pennsylvania.
Season for Nonviolence - Creates an awareness of nonviolent principles and practice through education and community action. Includes an overview and history, calendar of events, links to other communities with chapters, and Peace Walk information, located in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Reclaim The Satyagraha! - Workshops discussing the power of nonviolence in direct action for social and environmental justice.
School of the Americas Watch/ North East - Dedicated to closing the US Army's SOA at Fort Benning, Georgia through non violent activism. Tax dollars support this school training Latin American military personnel cited in human rights violations.
Citizens for Peace - A grassroots community organization devoted to educating decision makers to identify, reduce, and prevent violence through art and entertainment. Provides volunteer and sponsor information and current projects. Based in San Francisco, California.
Karuna Center for Peacebuilding - Offers training programs in conflict prevention, transformation and management, with a special focus on inter-communal dialogue and reconciliation. Goals, newsletter, publications, and programs.
Peace Learning Center - A proactive force for transformation and positive change in the community through holistic peace education initiatives that enhance respect for self, others, and the environment.
Greater Anderson Promotes Peace - GAPP affirms the dignity and value of all people. As a coalition of concerned citizens in Anderson Township, Cincinnati, OH, we are committed to the ongoing work of peacebuilding as essential for community life.
Jewish Peace Fellowship - Jewish voice in the peace community and a peace voice in the Jewish community. A nondenominational Jewish organization committed to active nonviolence as a means of resolving conflict, drawing on Jewish traditional sources within the Torah, the Talmud, and contemporary peacemaking sages.
Mahatma Gandhi Canadian Foundation for World Peace - An organization committed to sharing knowledge of the Mahatma's beliefs and philosophies, supporting research studies and education. Each year, initiates lectureships, educational activities, conferences, and events.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) - Humanitarian Assistance Programs - A nonprofit organization committed to relieving human suffering and breaking the cycle of violence. Provides an overview, iniatives, and training information. Provides related links and post 9-11 work.
One Minute Of Peace - Organizing a moment of peace and love on 3/20-21/2003. Provides a mission statement, mailing list, and volunteer information.
Moviment Graffitti - Active against exploitation and / or oppression of people, environment and animals. Includes a mailing list, news, events, and contact information.
People's NonViolent Response Coalition - After the events of September 11, 2001. Progressive activists in the 9th Congessional District of California, following the courageous leadership of their Congresswoman Barbara Lee, gathered at a Strategy Meeting in an attempt to unify as a body and build consensus around Principles of Unity.
Fellowship of Reconciliation - Sponsors conferences to educate and train nonviolent protestors. Opinion articles, group background, program and event descriptions, related links.
Center for Nonviolent Communication - Global organization helping people compassionately connect with one another through Nonviolent Communication, a process created by Marshall B Rosenberg, PhD. Training events, resources, program background, and contact information.
Stop The Violence - Face The Music - Non-profit organization educating youth and providing non-violent messages through the use of counseling services, music, videos, and public education awareness campaigns. Programs, events, music, and resources.
M.K. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence - Mission is to promote and apply the principles of nonviolence locally, nationally, and globally, to prevent violence and resolve personal and public conflicts through research, education, and programming. Articles, programs, audio clips, and resources.
New York Metropolitan Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Non-Violence - Dedicated to King and his vision of a "Beloved Community" free of racism, violence, and poverty. Operates charter school, leadership workshops, and outreach programs that utilize Dr. Kings philosophy and methodologies. Mission, programs, and mailing lists.
Anathoth Community Farm - Intentional community in Luck, Wisconsin focused on sustainability, peace, justice, and social change. Events, contact information, and related links.
Chicago Anti-Bashing Network - Responds to all serious hate crimes, no matter what group is targeted, including state-sponsored violence such as the war against Iraq. Includes resources, events calendar, news, and contacts.
SCRIP: Students and Clinicians for the Relief of the Iraqi People - Resource for those concerned about the suffering that sanctions inflict on innocent Iraqi civilians. Intended specifically to mobilize students and professionals involved in the Allied Health Sciences. Information, suggestions for activism, and links to related sites.
Middleway - Compassionate Engagement for Peace in Society - In the process of being registered as a Not for Profit Organization in Israel. Will support, promote, and extend peace activities in the region and abroad, working towards reconciliation. Silent walk information, programs, and press coverage.
Lambeth Independent Advisory Group - Community led partnership between key local Black community representatives, Lambeth Council and the Lambeth Metropolitan Police Service which seeks to raise awareness and devise new methods to tackle the scourge of gun violence and crack cocaine distribution in the local area. News, events, photos, and links to related sites.
A Force More Powerful: A Century of Nonviolent Conflict - PBS series on nonviolent power confronting oppression and authoritarian rule all over the world in the 20th century. Features production information, using the video in the classroom, and order information for the video.
A Force More Powerful - Devoted to the history of strategic nonviolent conflict around the world. Contains information about the PBS documentary, the companion book, and upcoming projects. Includes resources for nonviolent actions, global events, and brief biographies of this team of writers and producers.
Nonviolent Struggle and Cuba - Contains articles from the Albert Einstein Institution, on nonviolent struggle.
Philosophy of Nonviolence - By David McReynolds. These notes are an effort to summarize the basic philosophy of nonviolence. It is much more than a mere technique, it is a 'one-edged philosophy' which cannot easily be used to defend or advance injustice, and which is of value only if tested in the real world.
Transnational Foundation for Peace and Future Research - Provides news, analysis, commentary, related links and other resources for organizing and promoting peaceful conflict-resolution. Includes annual reports, photo galleries, and ability to donate online.
A Changin' Times - Free ezine provides rants, peeves, quotes, essays and opinions shared with a twist, a song and a smile. Includes archived material.
The Seamless Monument Project - Daniel Paley Ellison's photographic and verse cycles from Auschwitz-Birkenau, Hiroshima, and Bosnia. Also home to The Seamless Monument Project: A Living Laboratory of Poetry, Art, and Non Violence.
Fragments - Personal site of James VanHise, with thoughts and information about the nature of power, the necessity of social change, the futility of war, and the promise of strategic nonviolence.

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