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Non-profit group provides resources for learning and practicing nonviolent communication and
conflict resolution skills through educational events, community-building, and support. Includes
news, workshop schedule, and presenter profiles.
http://orncc.net/
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Flagstaff Center for Compassionate Communication
Teaches the process of Nonviolent Communication, which strengthens the ability of people to connect
compassionately with themselves and others, share resources, and resolve conflicts. Includes
training and retreat schedule, newsletter, and contact information.
http://www.compassionatecommunication.org/
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Resource Center for Nonviolence
Promoting nonviolent social change locally and internationally. Based in Santa Cruz county,
California.
http://www.rcnv.org/
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Scottish Centre for Nonviolence
Promotes nonviolence alternatives for resolving conflict. Offers a Msc module, workshops and
courses.
http://www.nonviolence-scotland.org.uk/
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International Center on Nonviolent Conflict
Advocates and promotes the use of nonviolent means to wage social and political conflict.
http://www.nonviolent-conflict.org/
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Global Renaissance Alliance
Working to harness the power of nonviolence through prayer, meditation, and deep personal sharing.
Articles, events, discussion forum, resources, and ways to become involved.
http://www.renaissancealliance.org/
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The Albert Einstein Institution
Nonprofit organization advancing the study and use of strategic nonviolent action in conflicts
throughout the world. Downloadable manuals and pamphlets in English, Spanish and Farsi.
http://www.aeinstein.org
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Pikes Peak Justice and Peace Commission
Facilitates growth toward justice and peace in themselves and others in the Pikes Peak community by
providing alternative sources of information, facilitating formative experiences, and encouraging
prophetic witness. Includes calendar of workshops and events, volunteer opportunities, and
membership information.
http://www.ppjpc.org/
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VoxPax
Coalition of peace advocates, diplomatic service agencies, religious and social organizations
committed to the attainment of peace through nonviolent means. Information about the organization,
peace rallies, and membership.
http://www.voxpax.org/
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New York Metropolitan Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Non-Violence
Dedicated to King and his vision of a "Beloved Community" free of racism, violence, and
poverty. Operates charter school, leadership workshops, and outreach programs that utilize Dr.
King's philosophy and methodologies. Mission, programs, and mailing lists.
http://www.nym.sunyeoc.org/
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Pax Christi Naples
Naples, Florida chapter of international group that strives to create a world that reflects the
Peace of Christ by exploring, articulating, and witnessing to the call of Christian nonviolence.
http://pcnaples.org/
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Listening Project: Rural Southern Voice for Peace
Organizing tool for nonviolent social change, especially useful in communities where conflict and
disempowerment weakens efforts toward community development, justice, peace, or protecting the
environment. Background, process, and application for training.
http://www.listeningproject.info/
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Irish Network for Nonviolent Action Training and Education (INNATE)
Umbrella group to support groups and individuals exploring nonviolent approaches to conflict
issues. Operates mainly in Northern Ireland, with a particular concentration in Belfast and
associated groups in Belfast, Derry, Cork and Dublin. Includes background, news, and resources.
http://www.innatenonviolence.org/
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On The Path Ministries
Providing training and funds to groups who create world peace. Also offering a forum for those
sharing a passion for peace to meet, share, and support this goal in a larger community.
http://www.onthepathministries.com/
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Students for Peace and Humanity
Group at Stony Brook University dedicated to raising awareness of humanitarian crisis and to
promoting nonviolence through lectures, discussions, protests, and charity. Meetings and events
calendar, projects, and ways to get involved.
http://www.ic.sunysb.edu/Clubs/sbdoves/
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Center for the Advancement of Nonviolence
Los Angeles based non-profit group working to build a culture of nonviolence and peace through
education, research, advocacy, and institutional transformation. Calendar of events, discussion
groups, action alerts, suggested reading, and volunteer opportunities.
http://www.nonviolenceworks.com/
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Lambeth Independent Advisory Group
Community led partnership between key local Black community representatives, Lambeth Council and
the Lambeth Metropolitan Police Service which seeks to raise awareness and devise new methods to
tackle the scourge of gun violence and crack cocaine distribution in the local area. News, events,
photos, and links to related sites.
http://www.liag.org/
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Middleway - Compassionate Engagement for Peace in Society
In the process of being registered as a Not for Profit Organization in Israel. Will support,
promote, and extend peace activities in the region and abroad, working towards reconciliation.
Silent walk information, programs, and press coverage.
http://www.middleway.org
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SCRIP: Students and Clinicians for the Relief of the Iraqi People
Resource for those concerned about the suffering that sanctions inflict on innocent Iraqi
civilians. Intended specifically to mobilize students and professionals involved in the Allied
Health Sciences. Information, suggestions for activism, and links to related sites.
http://www.scripnet.org/
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Anathoth Community Farm
Intentional community in Luck, Wisconsin focused on sustainability, peace, justice, and social
change. Events, contact information, and related links.
http://www.airstreamcomm.net/~anathoth/
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M.K. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence
Mission is to promote and apply the principles of nonviolence locally, nationally, and globally, to
prevent violence and resolve personal and public conflicts through research, education, and
programming. Articles, programs, audio clips, and resources.
http://www.gandhiinstitute.org/
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Center for Nonviolent Communication
Global organization helping people compassionately connect with one another through Nonviolent
Communication, a process created by Marshall B Rosenberg, PhD. Training events, resources, program
background, and contact information.
http://www.cnvc.org
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Fellowship of Reconciliation
Sponsors conferences to educate and train nonviolent protestors. Opinion articles, group
background, program and event descriptions, related links.
http://www.forusa.org/
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People's NonViolent Response Coalition
After the events of September 11, 2001. Progressive activists in the 9th Congessional District of
California, following the courageous leadership of their Congresswoman Barbara Lee, gathered at a
Strategy Meeting in an attempt to unify as a body and build consensus around Principles of Unity.
http://www.pnvrc.net
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Moviment Graffitti
Active against exploitation and / or oppression of people, environment and animals. Includes a
mailing list, news, events, and contact information.
http://www.movimentgraffitti.org
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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) - Humanitarian Assistance Programs
A nonprofit organization committed to relieving human suffering and breaking the cycle of violence.
Provides an overview, iniatives, and training information. Provides related links and post 9-11
work.
http://www.emdrhap.org
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Mahatma Gandhi Canadian Foundation for World Peace
Aims to share knowledge of Mahatma Gandhi's beliefs and philosophies. Includes a portal linking to
nonviolence related sites.
http://www.gandhi.ca
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Jewish Peace Fellowship
Jewish voice in the peace community and a peace voice in the Jewish community. A nondenominational
Jewish organization committed to active nonviolence as a means of resolving conflict, drawing on
Jewish traditional sources within the Torah, the Talmud, and contemporary peacemaking sages.
http://www.jewishpeacefellowship.org/
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Greater Anderson Promotes Peace
GAPP affirms the dignity and value of all people. As a coalition of concerned citizens in Anderson
Township, Cincinnati, OH, we are committed to the ongoing work of peacebuilding as essential for
community life.
http://home.fuse.net/gappeace/
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Peace Learning Center
A proactive force for transformation and positive change in the community through holistic peace
education initiatives that enhance respect for self, others, and the environment.
http://www.peacelearningcenter.org
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Karuna Center for Peacebuilding
Offers training programs in conflict prevention, transformation and management, with a special
focus on inter-communal dialogue and reconciliation. Goals, newsletter, publications, and programs.
http://www.karunacenter.org
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School of the Americas Watch/ North East
Dedicated to closing the US Army's SOA at Fort Benning, Georgia through non violent activism. Tax
dollars support this school training Latin American military personnel cited in human rights
violations.
http://www.soaw-ne.org
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Season for Nonviolence
Creates an awareness of nonviolent principles and practice through education and community action.
Includes an overview and history, calendar of events, links to other communities with chapters, and
Peace Walk information, located in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
http://www.seasonfornonviolence-cs.org/
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The Peace Center: Non-violent Conflict Resolution
Works for community peace and social justice. Provides a list of programs in the community, links
to resources, and associated local organizations and events. Based in Langhorne, Pennsylvania.
http://www.comcat.com/~peace/PeaceCenter.html
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Gandhi Memorial Center
Headquarters of the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Foundation, Inc. Provides resources for the study of
the life and philosophy of the man, including a library, material for loan to exhibits, and a one
year correspondence course. Located on the grounds of the Self-Revelation Church, Washington DC.
http://www.gandhimc.org
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Milarepa Fund
A non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of universal compassion and nonviolence, as
well as freedom and independence of Tibet. Contains mission statement, information on membership,
and contact information.
http://www.milarepa.org/
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Deep Humanity Institute
Creates workshops in community building, peacemaking and personal development in schools,
workplace, and community environments. Provides a brief overview, founders' biographies, and
programs offered.
http://www.deephumanity.org
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Alternatives to Violence Project
Empowering people to lead nonviolent lives through affirmation, respect for all, community
building, cooperation, and trust. Provides a history, publications available and workshop
information.
http://www.avpusa.org/
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Plowshare Peace and Justice Center
An Education and Resource Center Committed to the Creation of a Just World Peace which Recognizes
the Dignity and Worth of Every Human Being.
http://www.plowshare.org
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