Nonviolence Resources
Alliance for Peacebuilding is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit, nonpartisan network of over 150+ organizations working in 181 countries to end conflict, reduce violence and build sustainable peace. We build coalitions in critical areas of strategy and policy, develop an adaptive and rigorous evaluative culture, and build powerful partnerships and networks to elevate the entire peacebuilding field. AfP tackles issues too large for any one organization to address alone.
The Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation is a national nonpartisan nonprofit dedicated to enhancing peace and security through expert policy analysis and thought-provoking research.
Our mission is to seek to reduce nuclear weapons arsenals, halt the spread of nuclear weapons, and minimize the risk of war by educating the public and policy makers.
The Center for Victims of Torture works toward a future in which torture ceases to exist and its victims have hope for a new life. We are an international nonprofit dedicated to healing survivors of torture and violent conflict. We provide direct care for those who have been tortured, train partners around the world who can prevent and treat torture, and advocate for human rights and an end to torture.
Today Citizens for Global Solutions promotes its vision and mission through member activism and grassroots advocacy, program initiatives like our Model UN Reform project, research and writing conducted by our “big-picture think tank” — the World Federalist Institute, and education and outreach efforts nationwide.
Global Exchange is an international human rights organization dedicated to promoting social, economic and environmental justice around the world. We take a holistic approach to creating change and as an education and action resource center, we advance our vision by working to ensure our members and constituents are empowered locally and connected globally to create a just and sustainable world.
Jewish Voice for Peace opposes anti-Jewish, anti-Muslim, and anti-Arab bigotry and oppression. JVP seeks an end to the Israeli occupation of the West Bank, Gaza Strip, and East Jerusalem; security and self-determination for Israelis and Palestinians; a just solution for Palestinian refugees based on principles established in international law; an end to violence against civilians; and peace and justice for all peoples of the Middle East.
We empower and mobilize youth to create peace through hands-on service, global friendships and thoughtful acts of kindness.
Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP) is a global civilian protection agency (NGO) based in humanitarian and international human rights law. Our mission is to protect civilians in violent conflicts through unarmed strategies, build peace side by side with local communities, and advocate for the wider adoption of these approaches to safeguard human lives and dignity.
The Nuclear Threat Initiative is a nonprofit, nonpartisan global security organization focused on reducing nuclear and biological threats imperiling humanity.
At Peace Action, we believe that war is not a suitable response to conflict, that every person has the right to live without the threat from nuclear weapons and that the United States has the resources and responsibility to both protect and provide for the people who live here.
APN is the sister organization of Shalom Achshav, Israel’s preeminent peace movement. APN’s mission is to educate and persuade the American public and its leadership to support and adopt policies that will lead to comprehensive, durable, Israeli-Palestinian and Israeli-Arab peace, based on a two-state solution, guaranteeing both peoples’ security, and consistent with U.S. national interests.
We develop courageous leaders. Our network now includes 7,300 alumni throughout the Middle East, South Asia, Europe, and the United States who are uniquely positioned to lead change.
We equip exceptional youth and educators with the skills and relationships to work in solidarity across lines of difference to create more just and inclusive societies.