Friday, 18 December 2015

Peacemakers Trust profile: Who we are and what we do



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. . . creating pathways toward dialogue & reconciliation
through research & education on conflict transformation & peacebuilding

Founded in 1999, Peacemakers Trust is a Registered Charitable Organization in Canada, number 87205 7823 RR0001.

Our purpose . . .
is to advance people's knowledge and capacity to understand, prevent and address conflict fairly, effectively and peacefully.

Our methods . . .
include research and education for practitioners, officials, civil society leaders and the public on:

  •  nonviolent methods for conflict transformation and peacebuilding;
  •  conflict analysis and mapping;
  •  fair and effective dispute resolution;
  • effective planning, leadership, decision-making and problem-solving;
  • fair, effective and accountable governance structures.

 What we do. . .
Our work includes:

  •  www.peacemakers.ca: our acclaimed resource and bibliographic website used around the world by academics, students, practitioners and the public.
  • Education and training on conflict resolution, international human rights & reconciliation. 
  • Public dialogue on matters of contention including cultural or religious issues.
  • Reporting on conflict: media monitoring on conflict transformation and peacebuilding.
  • Academic research and writing.


Our capabilities...
Peacemakers Trust directors and associates have proven track records in participatory education, research and policy development on conflict transformation & reconciliation in several countries including Canada, Cambodia,  Thailand, Rwanda, Bolivia & Northern Ireland.

Contact us…
1745 Garnet Road
Victoria, BC, Canada V8P 3E2
Email: office [at] peacemakers.ca  
Tel: (+1) 250-477-0129

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