“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
“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
“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)
“EFP provides a framework for achieving an advanced human society that is both practical and universal…” ~Yolanda Cowan, Rotary World Peace Scholar
January 3, 2012 in Uncategorized
“The Education for Peace Integrative Curriculum is designed on the premise that the over-riding prerequisite for peace is the consciousness of the oneness of humanity within the operation of a unity-based worldview. Not until we realise that we are all members of one family of humanity and that our welfare or ill-health is inseparable, will [...]
December 13, 2011 in News
“Are you going to die?” a five year old asked me. “Yes, but I don’t know when”, I answered. “My mom is dying soon”, he said. In my professional life as a physician I worked with many dying people, both old and young. While older people were usually fearful and controlled and often kept many of [...]
December 1, 2011 in News, Uncategorized
Embrace BC – a government-led initiative that provides funding opportunities for community-based anti-racism and multiculturalism projects – awarded TM New Media and the International Education for Peace Institute funding to create education resources that help strengthen diversity and overcome racism. http://www.embracingourhumanity.ca
December 1, 2011 in News, Uncategorized
EFP-Balkans, in collaboration with the OSCE Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina, has been able to secure a 2.5 year grant from the Government of Norway for the period from July 2008-December 2011. This multi-year project is designed to ensure that the Education for Peace program, which has been developed and implemented in Bosnia and Herzegovina [...]
November 1, 2011 in Appreciations
“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 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.
