The Charter for Compassion was honored to recognize PeaceJam as one of the 2024 recipients of the Karen Armstrong Humanitarian Award. PeaceJam’s unwavering commitment to empowering youth and fostering global peace has made a profound impact on communities around the world. Guided by the leadership of Nobel Peace Laureates, PeaceJam continues to inspire young people to create positive change through compassion, justice, and service.
About PeaceJam
Founded in 1996, PeaceJam connects youth with Nobel Peace Laureates, offering mentorship and guidance to address critical issues such as violence, inequality, and environmental degradation. PeaceJam’s programs emphasize the power of youth to act as changemakers in their communities, equipping them with the tools and confidence to tackle pressing challenges.
Mission and Vision
- Mission: To create a generation of young leaders committed to building a more peaceful, just, and sustainable world.
- Vision: To amplify the voices of youth as catalysts for positive global change, rooted in the principles of compassion and collaboration.
Programs and Initiatives
PeaceJam’s innovative programs include:
- Youth Leadership Conferences:
- Interactive workshops where Nobel Peace Laureates inspire participants with their life stories and strategies for achieving peace and justice.
- Interactive workshops where Nobel Peace Laureates inspire participants with their life stories and strategies for achieving peace and justice.
- Global Call to Action:
- A service-learning initiative empowering youth to create projects addressing local and global challenges, from hunger to climate change.
- A service-learning initiative empowering youth to create projects addressing local and global challenges, from hunger to climate change.
- PeaceJam Curriculum:
- Educational materials for schools and communities that explore the lives and work of Nobel Peace Laureates, teaching compassion, civic responsibility, and leadership.
- Educational materials for schools and communities that explore the lives and work of Nobel Peace Laureates, teaching compassion, civic responsibility, and leadership.
- One Billion Acts of Peace Campaign:
- A worldwide movement aimed at promoting individual and collective acts of peace, recognized by the United Nations as an outstanding initiative.
Impact Highlights
- Engaged Over 1.3 Million Youth: Across 40+ countries, PeaceJam has inspired young people to act on issues ranging from poverty to human rights.
- Mentored by 14 Nobel Peace Laureates: Youth participants have worked alongside leaders such as the Dalai Lama, Rigoberta Menchú, Kailesh Satyrathi and the late Desmond Tutu.
- Global Reach: Thousands of community-driven projects have addressed education, health, sustainability, and equity.
Why PeaceJam?
PeaceJam exemplifies the spirit of the Karen Armstrong Humanitarian Award by fostering compassion and hope among the next generation of leaders. By connecting youth with the wisdom and courage of Nobel Peace Laureates, PeaceJam ensures that the legacy of peace and justice continues to grow and thrive in every corner of the globe.
