Aspiring peacebuilder Sujan Rai arrived at the Summer Peacebuilding Institute a week late; she almost didn’t make it to Eastern Mennonite University at all. The delay: two massive earthquakes that ... read more about To the heart of Nepal’s political dialogue: young peacebuilder returns with new skills to greater responsibility in Kathmandu
With the complex concepts of forgiveness and healing at the forefront in recent media coverage of the Charleston church shooting, Eastern Mennonite University professors Howard Zehr, PhD, and Carl S. ... read more about Zehr Institute restorative justice experts tapped by media in the aftermath of Charleston church shooting
Last week, first lady Michelle Obama, with her daughters and mother, visited London to announce a new partnership between the US and British governments to support girls’ education and empowerment. ... read more about CJP alumna and Peace Corps veteran Krista Rigalo leads Michelle Obama’s “Let Girls Learn” global education initiative
How can peacebuilders engage with the police and military in pursuing peace? And how can police and the military engage with peacebuilders? That was the topic of a luncheon presentation ... read more about Frontiers in peacebuilding: from Pakistan, the Philippines and Guatemala come stories of engaging with police and military
Victor Dogos coordinates three interfaith peacebuilding workshops – one each for religious leaders, youth and women – in Chad every year, working with the financial and staff support from Mennonite Central ... read more about Victor Dogos, Chadian pastor, has dedicated his life to interfaith goodwill
After first visiting Washington D.C. in 2011, Bshara Nassar was struck by the fact that among the city’s dozens of museums, there was “no place for the Palestinian story to ... read more about Palestinian CJP graduate prepares to open first exhibit of Nakba Museum of Memory and Hope in Washington D.C.
Trauma is not just something one experiences during a war or conflict, but can occur in a job, relationship or everyday interaction, says 2015 Summer Peacebuilding Institute participant Shiphrah Mutungi, ... read more about Counselor and STAR trainer from Uganda teaches positivity and resilience through experiential learning
The 2009 documentary “Concrete Steel & Paint,” a film produced and directed by Cindy Burstein and Tony Heriza, chronicles the discussions, dialogue, conflict and art of men and women – ... read more about In Lancaster, ‘Concrete Steel & Paint’ film showing and panel to prompt discussion of restorative justice practices
When former star NFL center Jason Brown left the St. Louis Rams in 2012 to become a farmer in North Carolina, he admittedly had no idea what he was doing. ... read more about Former NFL center and founder of First Fruits Farm led to life of service through agriculture
The Renaissance Mennonite. A friendly service dog. A teddy bear. A creative prankster. Hot Rod Howie. Many names were tossed at Howard Zehr the night of May 23, as his ... read more about Restorative justice pioneer Howard Zehr ‘roasted’ during the celebration of anniversary edition of ‘Changing Lenses’