Ambassadors of Peace Program
Ambassadors of Peace is a unique leadership development program to build the capacity of community leaders to promote improved mental health, healing, and resilience within themselves, their communities, and organizations they serve.
Multiple Vectors Affecting Our Society
Multiple vectors including COVID-19, climate change and systemic racism have forced leaders to open our hearts and our minds to fundamental realities. Stress and anxiety in communities are reaching unprecedented levels and threatening the mental health & wellbeing of our society.
WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE
There is an urgent need to build Leadership Capacity that empowers leaders to design solutions with greater compassion for themselves and the communities that they serve.
Improve mental health
and inner well-being
Build trusted
relationships
Design compassionate solutions
for community challenges
Develop resilience, emotional
and social intelligence
PROGRAM CONTENT & OUTCOMES
SKY Breath & Meditation practices to reduce stress, increase self awareness, resilience and creativity
Interactive discussions to build trust and enhance interpersonal skills
Self-Reflection exercises to recalibrate the mission, vision and purpose of leaders and organizations
Enhanced Networking skills to create sustainable partnerships for scaling impact
Train the Trainer sessions to actively promote peace and uplift communal harmony
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
- Civic Leaders (Mayors, Policy Makers)
- Professionals from Public Safety, Public Health, Mental Health, Law Enforcement, Education, Fire, EMS
- Leaders of Community Organizations
(Foundations, Non-profits, Interfaith) - Social Justice activists (women empowerment, LGBTQ+, Human Rights, Gender Rights etc.)
Participants will be selected based on
- Commitment towards social change
- Creative problem solving skills
- Self motivation
- Ability to build networks
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
(classwork: 40 hrs; homework: 10 hrs)
Leading with PeaceSKY Mindful Leadership |
Week 1 |
4 sessions |
Leading with HeartDeepen Healing and Transformation |
Week 2 |
2 sessions |
Leading with SoulDeepen Healing & Resilience |
Week 3 |
3 consecutive sessions |
Leading with PurposeRecaliberate Mission and Purpose |
Week 4 |
3 sessions |
Train the TrainerBuild capacity to train others |
Week 5-6 |
4 sessions - two per week |
Peace in ActionSocial impact through Field Work |
Week 7-8 |
4 sessions - two per week |
IMPACT OF THE PROGRAM
Since 2019, Cities4Peace Programs have made a lasting positive impact on communities in South Central Los Angeles, Pomona & Albuquerque. Researchers from George Mason University evaluated the participants after undertaking our flagship program in Los Angeles. Results are as shown to the left.
- 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%
Testimonials