‘Peace is not the absence of conflict, it is the ability to handle conflict by peaceful means.’
Cities4Peace - a unique peace consultancy
Cities4Peace Initiative
Cities4Peace is an Initiative of the International Association for Human Values. Build capacity of individuals, organizations and communities with transformative frameworks and tools that increase social connection, resilience, and bring peace across the world.
Urban Challenges due to Violence
Degradation of Public Health
An exposure to violence directly leads to drug abuse, depression, anxiety, aggression and other mental health issues thereby affecting individuals, families, Â communities and cities.
Deterrent to Business and Trade
An increase in crime and violence reduces the number of active business establishments, and directly affects associated profit margins and employment opportunities.
Compromise to Livability
An increase in violence jeopardizes safety and security, affecting retention and sustainability of human and material resources. Cities that are non-inclusive and unsafe tend to have lower standards of living.
Our Goal
Enhance Mental
and Social Wellbeing of change-makers within the city
Strengthen Social Connectedness between city officials and community
Design Peace Solutions to elevate Happiness Quotient of city residents
Way of Change
01. Engage Community Stakeholders
02. Build a Shared Vision for Community Upliftment & Transformation
03. Develop Mindful Leaders and a Sense of Ownership
04. Enable Partnerships and Innovative Solutions to Promote Peace
Our Peace Programs
Our programs create the much needed personal transformation upon which leaders from civic organizations, law enforcement agencies and community activists come together and design plans to mitigate violence and promote sustainable PEACE in their communities and neighborhoods.
SKY Mindful Leadership
Customized Leadership Training Program, taught in four consecutive sessions of two hours each and based on breathing and meditation techniques that:
- Elevate mental clarity
- Enhance self-awareness
- Increase social connectedness
- Develop greater trust
Ambassadors of Peace Program
Customized Leadership Program taught over 10 weeks to build the capacity of community leaders to promote greater mental health, healing, and resilience within themselves and their communities, neighborhoods and organizations that they serve. The content of the program are customized to the needs of the community.
Agents of Change
Law Enforcement
Agencies
Office of
Public Safety
Office of
Public Health
Social Justice
Organizations
Community
Leaders
Department ofÂ
Corrections
Youth Empowerment
Organizations
Schools & Educational Institutions
Impact of Our Programs
George Mason University School of Conflict Analysis & Resolution undertook an independent research evaluation of our most recent program in Los Angeles. Here is a brief summary of the impact that our program had on participants:
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Deepened understanding of and commitment towards nonviolence
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Learned profound tool-kit of meditation techniques and wisdom for enabling transformation on a daily basis.
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Improved leadership capacity to promote compassion and nonviolence within the community
- Increased Energy and Happiness 82%
- Ability To Stay Focused 91%
- Enhanced Clarity of Mind 96%
- Remaining Calm in Challenging Situations 91%
- Ease of Social Connection 87%
- Increased Effectiveness in both Personal & Professional Life 84%
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