Conceptualizing Peace

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Conceptualizing Peace is a collaborative network of institutions, educators, practitioners, and individuals dedicated to enhancing peace education opportunities. We believe that education is a powerful catalyst for promoting peace, understanding, and collective action to tackle global challenges.

Focusing primarily on higher education, Conceptualizing Peace acknowledges the critical role universities and colleges play in shaping future leaders. By engaging students, faculty, and academic institutions, we strive to foster an environment that encourages critical thinking, empathy, and social responsibility.

Conceptualizing Peace Forum

April 12, 2024

A one-day forum for members of the education, faith and business communities in the region to explore long-term education and activity on matters of peace. 

The Human Library: Stories of Fleeing Home & Finding Hope

September 4, 2024

An ongoing effort by the Guilford College to bring together experts, refugees and students to discuss strategies for investing in and sustaining peace.

Education Interrupted

Webinar Series

Education Interrupted is a webinar series that aims to shed light on the impact that conflicts have on students’ access to education. Through this series, experts and leaders already addressing educational needs in conflict situations will share insights into the realities faced by displaced and at-risk students.

Education Interrupted