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Umakunda: Field Research Report

In May 2017 Peace Perspectives visited several villages in Umakunda in Ramechhap District, Nepal and asked what peace means to them. The initial phase of field research is the collection, documentation, and analysis of these definitions of peace. The themes from the interviews range from family to community and basic services to government assistance. The interviewsContinue reading “Umakunda: Field Research Report”

Umakunda residents share their peace perspectives

When was the last time we asked everyday people what peace means to them? We, at Peace Perspectives, aspire to learn from local communities instead of imposing top-down, locally insensitive perspectives. Encouraging bottom-up and grassroots-level initiatives promotes lasting and more sustainable peace projects. Help us work alongside them via http://www.gofundme.com/booksforpeace Listen to the voices ofContinue reading “Umakunda residents share their peace perspectives”

Books for Peace

ABOUT THE PROJECT: In May 2017, we asked the residents of Umakunda in Ramechhap District, Nepal what makes them feel at peace. Most of the respondents associated peace with the future of their children. Since education is one of the factors in ensuring a better future for children, we coordinated with the principal of BamtiContinue reading “Books for Peace”

Launch and Charity Event Successfully Held

On May 6, 2017, we held a charity event to officially launch Peace Perspectives. Around a hundred people attended our event and shared their definition of peace. We exhibited photos depicting peace and watched performances by Upendra & Friends and Mohit & Friends. Aside from our working committee, we also had peace volunteers who helpedContinue reading “Launch and Charity Event Successfully Held”

Local Perspectives in the Research and Practice of Peacebuilding

The Academic Council on the United Nations System (ACUNS) interviewed our co-founder and Executive Director about Peace Perspectives, in addition to her PhD research and recent publication. The following is an excerpt from the ACUNS website. In this Professional Development podcast, the 2015 Dissertation Award Winner, Dahlia Simangan, is joined by ACUNS Book Review Editor,Continue reading “Local Perspectives in the Research and Practice of Peacebuilding”

Peace Perspectives Official T-Shirt

We are happy to share some of the photos of our volunteer models, Pragya and Robin, wearing our official Peace Perspectives t-shirt and taken by our Public Relations Officer, Sudeep. These are the t-shirts donors will receive when they donate US$101 or more and those who bought tickets for our launch/first charity event.

Peace Perspective of Narayan Mahat, Nepal

Field Report by Riyaz Karki Kapilvastu, Nepal Narayan Mahat is originally from Arghakhanchi District but now resides at Gorusinghey, Kapilvastu. He served the Indian army for more than 20 years until his retirement last year. He now drives a e-rickshaw for a living. His rickshaw is a sustainable and affordable form of transportation benefitting local peopleContinue reading “Peace Perspective of Narayan Mahat, Nepal”

#thisismyPEACE

In line with our upcoming launch event on May 6, 2017, Peace Perspectives is starting a global peace conversation using #thisismyPEACE. With conflicts and humanitarian crises that we are witnessing around the world right now, this is our simple contribution to peace promotion. You can join this global peace conversation through any or all of theContinue reading “#thisismyPEACE”

Peace Perspective of Jamuna Adhikari, Nepal

Jamuna Adhikari runs a local Bar at Budhhabhumi, Kapilvastu. Her two sons are currently studying at a nearby boarding school. As a student myself, her genuine response to what peace meant for her left me speechless. When the atmosphere is favorable for my children to get good grades, that is peace for me. That isContinue reading “Peace Perspective of Jamuna Adhikari, Nepal”