Summit devoted to Children

“On the occasion of the Summit devoted to the children, we recommend this program to all nations for consideration…” - Mission of Bosnia and Herzegovina to the United Nations, May 2002
Create a violence-free environment

“This is a unique project. It will teach how to create a violence-free environment, in homes and schools and in the country as a whole. ” ~The Senior Deputy High Representative, Ambassador Dr. Matei Hoffmann
EFP provides a framework

“EFP provides a framework for achieving an advanced human society that is both practical and universal…” ~Yolanda Cowan, Rotary World Peace Scholar
Changing the way we teach

“As a result of participating in the EFP project, my way of teaching has changed, my relationships with students has changed… all for the better.” ~Teacher, Secondary School, BiH (2001)

Archives for September 2013

Making our schools even better!

What is the primary purpose of education?
Is there a relationship between education and civilization?
What is the main quality of a progressive civilization?
Does your school reflect the main qualities of a civilized environment?
What is the relationship between civilization and peace?
What is the relationship between peace and education?

Does your school offer a “peace-based education”?

What is the relationship between conflict and civilization?
What is the relationship between conflict and violence?
How about bullying and education?

Is your school conflicted? Violent? does it have bullies?
How about “peace-based education” for your school?

For details of courses on Education for Peace (EFP) see EFP Academy at http://www.efpinternational.org/efp-academy

NEW: New Publications Catalog (PDF)

Fever in the World of the Mind – On Causes and Prevention of Violence

Fever in the World of the Mind presents an integrative formulation of violence, taking into consideration its biological, psychological, social, and spiritual roots. Among topics addressed are: the enigma of violence, research on violence, why violence is winning, the violent psyche, violence and life processes, violence as a symptom not a disease, prevention of violence, the nonviolence approach, disarming violence, and Education for Peace.

The Unity-based Family – An Empirical Study of Healthy Marriage, Family, and Parenting

Marriage, family formation, and parenting, are among the most consequential tasks we undertake in our lives. This book is about creating loving and united marriages, nurturing and happy families, and rearing healthy and successful children. It provides dramatically new concepts and practical strategies on how to achieve these noble objectives in our rapidly changing and challenging world. Based on current scientific research, conceptual formulations, and intensive clinical studies, the book is, at once, enlightening, helpful, and profound. (for more see News Release)

The Mysterious Case of the IWs

The Mysterious Case of the IWs is about one of the most challenging acts of life-death. Death is a multilayered and puzzling event faced by everyone. It happens to the young and old, weak and strong, healthy and afflicted. The book, although written in a language suitable for young readers, is in fact for parents and children, teachers and students, caregivers and patients, and all individuals searching for answers to this final mystery of life. The story can be read to young children, discussed with older ones, presented in classrooms, studied in groups, and portrayed in dramatic and multimedia formats.

EDUCATION FOR PEACE READER

EFP Reader provides easy access to the conceptual foundations of the Education for Peace Program, its methodologies, and its impact, thus far (2000–2011). It includes published articles, research findings, evaluation reports, and general information. It is available in an online version here and print copies may be purchased through the bookstore.

Summit devoted to Children

Create a violence-free environment

EFP provides a framework

Changing the way we teach

Making our schools even better!

Recent Blog Posts

New EFP Academy Online Courses

New Publications

NEW: New Publications Catalog (PDF)

Fever in the World of the Mind – On Causes and Prevention of Violence

The Unity-based Family – An Empirical Study of Healthy Marriage, Family, and Parenting

The Mysterious Case of the IWs

Summit devoted to Children

Create a violence-free environment

EFP provides a framework

Changing the way we teach

Archives for September 2013

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Recent Blog Posts

New EFP Academy Online Courses

New Publications

NEW: New Publications Catalog (PDF)

Fever in the World of the Mind – On Causes and Prevention of Violence

The Unity-based Family – An Empirical Study of Healthy Marriage, Family, and Parenting

The Mysterious Case of the IWs