Peacebuilding Leadership Gather for “Innovating in Challenging Times” at Point of View in Mason Neck, VA

By: David J. Smith, June 5, 2017 This past Friday and Saturday, June 2-3, I joined nearly 50 practitioners, activists, educators, trainers, funders, and researchers in the peacebuilding field for “Innovating in Challenging Times: Building an Infrastructure for Supporting Peace.”   The idea for the gathering stemmed from a blog that I wrote last June. WeContinueContinue reading “Peacebuilding Leadership Gather for “Innovating in Challenging Times” at Point of View in Mason Neck, VA”

The Praxis Conference: Building Peace with Youth, Fairfax, VA, 8/18-19

By: David J. Smith, June 5, 2017 If you work with youth, you might consider the upcoming Praxis Conference at George Mason University, August 18-19, 2017. Scholars, practitioners, social entrepreneurs, and leaders of religious communities will participate in a variety of panels that apply to many fields within the peacebuilding framework.  The Praxis Conference createsContinueContinue reading “The Praxis Conference: Building Peace with Youth, Fairfax, VA, 8/18-19”

Alfred Fried Peace Photography Award: Deadlines Children Peace, 6/30; Alfred Fried, 6/11

By: David J. Smith, June 5, 2017 If you are a photographer, consider applying to the Alfred Fried Peace Photography Contest.   The Children Peace Image of the Year awarded application is due 6/30.  The Alfred Fried Award application is due 6/11. Click below for more information