We wish to take this moment to extend our deepest thanks to Chuck Wattles, our longest-standing Board member, as he retires from his role on the Euphrates Board of Directors. Chuck has been a steady and inspiring presence in our organization for the past 14 years.
Read MoreOur first 2025 PPA call on Personal Peace Practice began with an invitation to slow down and explore personal peace as the foundation of peacebuilding. Participants shared simple ways they ground themselves, through breath, prayer, movement, and reflection, highlighting that peace begins in small, everyday moments.
Read MoreAs I reflected on our time in Montgomery and Selma, I also found myself thinking deeply about what is being asked of us right now. One thing that’s clearly needed in the U.S. during this time of uncertainty is helping people find calm in the midst of chaos.
Read MoreThis spring the Euphrates board and members of staff visited Montgomery and Selma, Alabama to hold our in person meeting and take a journey through the historical landmarks of the Civil Rights Movement. It was a profound invitation to reflect on what is being asked of us today.
Read MoreOur community recently came together to listen. To listen to powerful voices of Palestinians–Kareem al-Fadi, from Gaza, Huda abuArqoob and Elias D’eis from the West Bank–who are enduring unimaginable violence and oppression. We heard raw testimony and heartfelt appeals and left with a clearer picture of the urgency of the Palestinian plight and the moral imperative to act in solidarity.
Read MoreThe Peace Practice Alliance (PPA) celebrates its sixth year with 45 participants from 30 countries, all committed to peace. Central to the program’s success is the Learning Committee, a group of alumni and partners who provide mentorship and support to participants. Through their guidance, participants gain the confidence and skills to lead with purpose in creating meaningful change.
Read MoreThis March Euphrates launched a special initiative to create an e-magazine in honor of Women’s History Month. We invited feminists from around the world to share their self-expression through art, poetry, storytelling, and other creative mediums
Read MoreThe world has made great progress towards sustainable development over the last twenty years. Yet today, we are not on track to deliver the SDGs, with large gaps in progress. The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the world's shared vision for peace, prosperity, and the well-being of people and the planet. Yet, they are receding further into the distance.
Read MoreThe Peace Practice Alliance celebrates its sixth year with 45 participants from 30 countries! This global community of peacebuilders unites in a shared commitment to meaningful change around the world. Join us and stay updated on the PPA journey this year.
Read MoreOur 2025 Global Connections call season began with that journey! Sally Mahé joined us to share a new view of democracy. What does it mean to live democracy versus live in a democracy? What power do we hold when we choose to look within for strength and meaning? And what does it look like when we come together as a community to act on what we’ve found within?
Read MoreEuphrates recently piloted a new course for PPA alumni, Discovering and Actualizing Our Gifts as Peace Leaders. A group of 15 peace leaders from 9 countries came together through a 5-week intimate journey of self-discovery with community support. This course supported leaders in identifying, honing, and embodying one’s gifts, values, and desired commitments in peace practice and social change.
Read MoreAs we came together for our final call of 2024, one message stood out: peacebuilding is a deeply personal practice that calls for collective compassion, and it is essential for the healing of our world. To honor this important work, Peace Practice Alliance alumni shared valuable insights from their own peacebuilding journeys..
Read MoreOne of the greatest strengths of the Peace Practice Alliance is its diverse community of peace leaders who learn from and support one another. This October, Francoise (PPA ‘24) from Cameroon and Edris (PPA ‘23) from Afghanistan brought their shared vision for peace to life in Yaoundé, Cameroon, where they partnered to support refugees from the Central African Republic.
Read MoreWe’re excited to welcome two new advisors to the Global Advisory Council. This incredible group of advisors are steadfast, supportive, and visionary. Mellissa Fung and Dr. Whitney McIntyre Miller.
Read MoreThe November Global Connections Call with Kern Beare was a beautiful opportunity for participants to come together and reflect on the impact of recent US elections, emphasizing the need to build bridges and understand diverse perspectives. Kern led a discussion on imagining a better future, highlighting the importance of empathy, compassion, and addressing existential crises like climate change and political instability.
Read MoreWe are excited to announce the funding of 17 initiatives in 11 countries led by 20 members of the 2024 PPA cohort. Some initiatives are joint efforts between PPA graduates and others are led by individual graduates in partnership with their communities and organizations. Initiatives address a variety of themes, including peace education, women's empowerment, art and media as peacebuilding tools, and economic empowerment, and more.
Read MoreThis month Euphrates team up with Weave Peace +Justice group to introduce you to Paul Chappell. Paul's an international peace educator, Founder of the Peace Literacy Institute. He graduated from West Point, was deployed to Iraq, and left active duty as a captain, realizing that humanity is facing new challenges that require us to become as well trained in waging peace as soldiers are in waging war. Chappell created Peace Literacy to help students and adults from all backgrounds work towards their full potential and a more peaceful world.
Read MoreJohn Marks is an entrepreneur of peace. From his work in the CIA to the founding of premier peacebuilding organization, John has searched for ways to make the world a better place and bring others along to accompany his bold ambitions. He is the founder of the renowned peacebuilding organization Search for Common Ground, which was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2018. We’re grateful John joined us this month to share his wisdom and experience in a heartfelt conversation with Euphrates Founder, Janessa Gans Wilder.
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