In March, we created a reflective space for everyone to process the emotional and spiritual weight of current global crises while supporting one another as a community of peacebuilders. Guided by Anjana Dayal de Prewitt, the conversation invited participants to pause, name what they are feeling, and reconnect with practices that sustain inner resilience.
Read MoreWe are overjoyed to welcome Dr. Amjad Mohammed-Saleem to the Euphrates Board of Directors. A seasoned peacebuilding and humanitarian leader, Amjad brings global experience from roles with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), International Alert, The Commonwealth Foundation, and Muslim Aid. He currently serves as Assistant Professor of Humanitarian Leadership at the Zakat Foundation Institute and is a respected thought leader whose recent publications enrich global peace discourse.
Read MoreWe are thrilled to spotlight our friend and thought partner Dr. Whitney McIntyre Miller in celebration of the launch of her new book, Integral Peace Leadership: Theory and Practice for Creating Peaceful Change. At a time when violence and systemic strain feel ever-present, Whitney offers a deeply needed vision for leadership rooted in courage, self-awareness, and collective responsibility.
Read MoreOur first call of 2026 brought together U.S.-based and global peacebuilders to respond to the current moment of political violence, polarization, and democratic strain in the United States. Drawing on experiences in racial justice, humanitarian response, faith, and community organizing, we heard from five speakers who emphasized inner grounding, courageous listening, mutual aid, and local relationship-building as alternatives to fear and reactivity.
Read MoreOn Human Rights Day, we’re reminded that the global struggle for dignity and freedom is far from finished. From ancient declarations to modern movements, humanity has long sought a world where every person can live in safety, justice, and peace. This reflection invites us to consider how that journey continues today.
Read MoreIn 2014, my trip with Euphrates to visit Israel and the Palestinian Territories changed my life forever. We toured holy sites, met peace builders from both Israeli and Palestinian sides of the struggle, listened to personal narratives of emotional transformations, walked along the concrete wall separating the two cultures…
Read MoreOur year end Global Connections Call explored the many ways courage appears in our daily lives. Across continents and circumstances, the call highlighted courage as a quiet, persistent force that helps people continue their work, care for others, and believe in a better future. Voices from Egypt, Nigeria, Gaza, the United States, Ukraine, and Kashmir infused the call with global depth and resonance, widening our understanding of what courage looks like around the world.
Read MoreAfter completing the 2024 Peace Practice Alliance (PPA), members of the cohort brought their learning into action through powerful community peace initiatives around the world. This year, 17 initiatives were launched by PPA members, including two that were led collaboratively by multiple peace leaders. These initiatives reflect the diverse, creative, and deeply rooted ways participants are embodying peace leadership in their communities.
Read MoreThis October 7th, we gathered with peacebuilder Sami Awad to introduce a different energy to the horrific attacks by Hamas, the ongoing oppression of Palestinians, and the long cycles of violence and genocide that have scarred both peoples. Together, we explored how to disrupt these patterns and transform them from within. Sami’s new book, The Sacred Awakening: Reclaiming Christ Consciousness, embodies this call.
Read MoreAs we look back on the 2025 journey, we celebrate not only what was learned but also the way participants lived into it, through honesty, vulnerability, courage, and compassion. The words shared during our closing continue to reverberate, reminders that peace is possible, that connection sustains us, and that small, intentional acts of care ripple outward in ways we cannot measure.
Read MoreLately I’ve been struggling with a feeling of overwhelm and hopelessness. I have felt small and uncertain that my single voice can actually make ripples. And yet, there is a deep knowing that this feeling of defeat is not my voice and it’s not the ultimate current of the universe. Peace Day reminds us that right now in the midst of tumult and despair, it is critical for everyone to take concrete action to mobilize for peace.
Read MoreI is like a mirror. It shows us what we collectively believe has intelligence and worth. For peacebuilders, this recognition is vital. If our values are fractured, competitive, or hierarchical, if they emphasize military force or coercive power, then AI will reproduce those patterns. This month’s call gleaned information and inspiration from PPA Alumni and socially conscious entrepreneur Rosen Dimov.
Read MoreAs our Peace Practice Alliance (PPA) journey nears completion, July invited us to integrate and embody all we’ve explored since the start of the program, from personal reflection to global responsibility. Jacqueline, a participant in this year’s cohort from Malawi, offered a personal story that brought this to life.
Read MoreIn a world heavy with conflict and division, this Global Connections call felt like a breath of hope. We grounded with the reminder that even in overwhelming times, peace is alive in the quiet courage of everyday people lighting candles in their corners of the world. We met five such lights during our time together - Hellen, Irfan, Lossie, Mrinalini, and Goodness who are each leading bold, heart-centered projects in their communities.
Read MoreThirty PPA alumni from 16 countries recently completed a 12-week course co-facilitated by Euphrates Institute and CoInnovate Consulting: Adaptive Leadership: Deepening Awareness of Self and Systems as Peacebuilders. Through the lens of real-life challenges in their peacebuilding work, this course strengthened insights of self and systems to effectively build allies, anticipate resistance, and take informed action steps. Through combining the practices of adaptive leadership and peace leadership, we hope to expand peacebuilders’ perspectives and toolkits to support them to thrive.
Read MoreThis month, PPA participants explored Community Peace Practice, reflecting on the gifts, traditions, and stories already present in the places they call home. Using the learning platform’s tools, articles, and videos, and through the Community Partners activity, participants created asset maps and shared local peace practices that are already creating connection and healing.
Read MoreIn our June Global Connections call, Safiya Ibn Garba invited our community to pause and turn inward. Together, we reflected on the personal weight of this work, the selflessness it often requires, and the importance of caring for our own well-being. Through simple exercises, honest sharing, and small moments of gratitude, Safiya reminded us: the world needs peacebuilders who are whole, rested, and renewed.
Read MoreIn May, the Peace Practice Alliance stepped into the realm of Interpersonal Peace—where transformation begins in our relationships. Together, we explored how we speak, listen, and connect with others, asking powerful questions: How do I truly show up? What shapes my way of relating? And what wisdom do my emotions offer in moments of connection?
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