INTRODUCTION

Culture of Peace Foundation is a Non Governmental and Non Profit Organisation that seek to promote collective value or attitudes that unite people regardless of identity and belief, discourage violence, respect of others, tolerance and contentment that lead to reconciliation and peaceful coexistence. 

The world’s divisions can be relieved once every faction opens their minds, respects others’ identity, and practices generosity. This can be achieved only when we recognize humanity in each other. We have more in common than different, i.e. the pursuit of happiness, aversion to suffering, longing for respect, desire to be good, and care for our dignity. (Suriya Thonawanik)

Culture of Peace Foundation was established to promote the UNESCO culture of peace and non-violence through human capital development- rebuilding communities and empowering individual to reach their fullest potential. According to UNESCO, “A Culture of Peace is a set of values, attitudes, modes of behaviour and ways of life based on respect for life, ending of violence and promotion and practice of non-violence through education, dialogue and cooperation.” 

At Culture of Peace Foundation, we believe that all human being deserve a better life and equal opportunity and can live in harmony with one another when given a chance to fulfill their life aspirations. 

VISION 

The vision of Culture of Peace Foundation is to advance culture of peace and non-violence among all class of humanity regardless of age, gender, color or creed. 

MISSION

The mission of Culture of Peace Foundation is to create conditions for the attainment of sustainable global peace and security achieved through human capital development. 

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 

1. Promote culture of peace and non-violence by empowering individuals and communities. 
2. Groom young people as future leaders through training and mentorship 
3. Detach young people from extremist ideology through deliberate initiatives. 
4. Reorient the youths and position them as change-makers and peace ambassadors in their local communities. 
5. Increase knowledge and understanding of peace among school children through the teachings of history, arts and inter-cultural exchange programme. 
6. Set new approach to tackle drug and substance abuse among the youths to reduce crime. 
7. Tackle poverty through financial literacy, entrepreneurial development and humanitarian assistance. 
8. Implement innovative literary programs to promote reading and writing culture by helping writers to monetize their writing skills. 
9. Promote peace culture through talent development- providing a unique space (IdeaLab) where young people co-create solution to problems affecting their community. 
10. Advocate for human rights, fairness, equity and justice. 
11. To become the vehicle that drive the partnership and collaboration needed for the complete implementation of Agenda 2030. #SDG17. 

CORE VALUES 

1. Education for peace 
2. Non-Violence 
3. Tolerance/Diplomacy 
4. Integrity/Solidarity 
5. Dialogue/Negotiation 
6. Sustainable Development 
7. Respect for Human Rights 
8. Equity/Justice 

OUR FOCUS 

1. Peace Education 
2. Dialogue for Peace and Conflict Resolution 
3. Campaign Against Violent Extremism (CAVE) 
4. Poverty Alleviation 
5. Campaign Against Illiteracy and Ignorance (CAII) 
6. Save Youths from Drugs and Substance Abuse 
7. Human Capital Development 
8. Rebuilding Communities Devastated 
9. Combat Proliferation of Small Arms and Light Weapons 
10. Value Re-orientation 
11. Human Rights Advocacy 
12. Community Service Projects (CSP) 
13. Mediation and Conflict Resolution 
14. Skills/Talent Development 
15. Arts and Creative Expression 
16. Youth Leadership Development 
17. Digital Literacy 
18. Media and Information Literacy (MIL) 
19. Financial Literacy 
20. Sports 
21. Inter-cultural Exchange Program 
22. Social Entrepreneurship 
23. Social Innovation