A New Lens for Peace

We are the new accelerator for peace practice, a team of pioneer bridge-builders committed to making peace a global sustainable reality.
We believe in the power of positive disruption and the opportunity that conflict provides for sustainable peace.

A New Lens for Peace

We are the new accelerator for peace practice, a team of pioneer bridge-builders committed to making peace a global sustainable reality.
We believe in the power of positive disruption and the opportunity that conflict provides for sustainable peace.
WHO WE ARE

The Peace Innovation Initiative 

Founded in November 2021, in a foundational partnership with the University for Peace, the only university formed under a UN treaty with ability to issue degrees around the world, the Peace Innovation Initiative believes that by harnessing our collective strengths we are best positioned to build and identify the innovative tools and systems we need for the future right now.

In May of 2021, the Commission for Peace, founded by Barbara Winston, was formed with the University for Peace. The Commission for Peace brought an agenda of peace innovation to the University for Peace in a mission to redefine and renew a global commitment to peace. PII acts as a bridge, facilitating meaningful interaction between industries and various bodies traditionally operating in silos to ensure all stakeholders are at the table and actively contributing to meaningful positive impact for people and the planet. 
Specifically, PII is partnered with the University for Peace and aligns with UPEACE’s mission and its commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and to bringing peace education to every person and every organization and business throughout the world. Together, PII is building – through data-driven, interdisciplinary, and cross-sector research – a new standard for peace innovation and putting it to practice throughout the world.
WHO WE ARE

The Peace Innovation Initiative 

Founded in November 2021, in a foundational partnership with the University for Peace, the only university formed under a UN treaty with ability to issue degrees around the world, the Peace Innovation Initiative believes that by harnessing our collective strengths we are best positioned to build and identify the innovative tools and systems we need for the future right now.

In May of 2021, the Commission for Peace, founded by Barbara Winston, was formed with the University for Peace. The Commission for Peace brought an agenda of peace innovation to the University for Peace in a mission to redefine and renew a global commitment to peace. PII acts as a bridge, facilitating meaningful interaction between industries and various bodies traditionally operating in silos to ensure all stakeholders are at the table and actively contributing to meaningful positive impact for people and the planet. 
Specifically, PII is partnered with the University for Peace and aligns with UPEACE’s mission and its commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and to bringing peace education to every person and every organization and business throughout the world. Together, PII is building – through data-driven, interdisciplinary, and cross-sector research – a new standard for peace innovation and putting it to practice throughout the world.
THE INITIATIVE
THE PEACE INNOVATION INITIATIVE

Our Vision

A world where our global systems operate on a framework of sustainable peacebuilding.

THE INITIATIVE
THE PEACE INNOVATION INITIATIVE

Our Vision

A world where our global systems operate on a framework of sustainable peacebuilding.

WHAT WE DO

Events & Workshops

JULY 6

Exploring the role of Innovation in Education & Peacebuilding

September 29

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Fall 2022

DNA of Peace Fellowship Program

Ongoing

Digital Education PROGRAM

July 6, 2022

Exploring the Role of Innovation in Education & Peacebuilding

September 7, 2022

Promoting a culture of peace through education & innovation

March 23, 2023

WATER & PEACE INNOVATION: UNITING LOCAL & GLOBAL EFFORTS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Ongoing

Digital Education Program

Fall 2022

DNA of Peace Fellowship Program

Jul 6

EXPLORING THE ROLE OF INNOVATION IN EDUCATION & PEACEBUILDING

Sep 29

DESCRIPTION WILL GO HERE WHEN WE WILL HAVE ONE

Fall 2022

DNA OF PEACE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

Ongoing

DIGITAL EDUCATION

WHAT WE DO

Events & Workshops

JULY 6

Exploring the role of Innovation in Education & Peacebuilding

September 29

Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing

Fall 2022

DNA of Peace Fellowship Program

Ongoing

Digital Education PROGRAM

July 6, 2022

Exploring the Role of Innovation in Education & Peacebuilding

September 7, 2022

Promoting a culture of peace through education & innovation

March 23, 2023

WATER & PEACE INNOVATION: UNITING LOCAL & GLOBAL EFFORTS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Ongoing

Digital Education Program

Fall 2022

DNA OF PEACE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

Jul 6

EXPLORING THE ROLE OF INNOVATION IN EDUCATION & PEACEBUILDING

Sep 29

DESCRIPTION WILL GO HERE WHEN WE WILL HAVE ONE

Fall 2022

DNA OF PEACE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

Ongoing

DIGITAL EDUCATION

THE PEACE INNOVATION INITIATIVE
THE INITIATIVE

Commission For Peace

Formed in May 2021, the Commission for Peace serve as Ambassadors to the University for Peace and as global advocates and supporters of the Peace Innovation Initiative.

 Barbara Winston
Barbara Winston

President and Founder

 Francisco Rojas Aravena
Francisco Rojas Aravena

Rector, University For Peace

Juan Carlos Sainz Borgo
Juan Carlos Sainz Borgo

Dean, University For Peace

Narinder Kakar
Narinder Kakar

Professor Emeritus, University Of Peace

Gordon Winston
Gordon Winston

Founding Member

Zulfiquar Ghadiyali
Zulfiquar Ghadiyali

Founding Member

James France
James France

Member

Stephanie Winston Wolkoff
Stephanie Winston Wolkoff

Member

Mark Johnson
Mark Johnson

Founding Member

Mubarakka Lokhandwala Ghadiyali
Mubarakka Lokhandwala Ghadiyali

Founding Member

Anu Jain
Anu Jain

Member

Ida Beerhalter
Ida Beerhalter

Member

Our Team

Melissa Mannis
Melissa Mannis

Founding Member

Emily Evans
Emily Evans

Director, Programs & Research

Jordan Parrish
Jordan Parrish

Executive Administrator

Cooper Gianguzzi
Cooper Gianguzzi

Administrative Assistant

Cassi Paguio
Cassi Paguio

Marketing & Design Volunteer

Our Members

Robert Fardi
Robert Fardi

Peace Cooperative Member

Jacqueline Y. Kapur
Jacqueline Y. Kapur

Peace Cooperative Member

Our Sponsors

Bond No.9
Bond No.9

Peace Ally

Fifty Shades Greener
Fifty Shades Greener

Mark Johnson
Mark Johnson

Founding Member

 Barbara Winston
Barbara Winston

President & Founder

 Francisco Rojas Aravena
Francisco Rojas Aravena

Rector, University For Peace

Juan Carlos Sainz Borgo
Juan Carlos Sainz Borgo

Dean, University For Peace

Narinder Kakar
Narinder Kakar

Professor Emeritus, University Of Peace

Gordon Winston
Gordon Winston

Founding Member

Anu Jain
Anu Jain

Member

James France
James France

Member

Stephanie Winston Wolkoff
Stephanie Winston Wolkoff

Member

Mark Johnson
Mark Johnson

Founding Member

Mubarakka Lokhandwala Ghadiyali
Mubarakka Lokhandwala Ghadiyali

Founding Member

Zulfiquar Ghadiyali
Zulfiquar Ghadiyali

Founding Member

Ida Beerhalter
Ida Beerhalter

Member

 

Our Team

Melissa Mannis
Melissa Mannis

Founding Member

Emily Evans
Emily Evans

Director, Programs & Research

Jordan Parrish
Jordan Parrish

Executive Administrator

Cooper Gianguzzi
Cooper Gianguzzi

Administrative Assistant

Cassi Paguio
Cassi Paguio

Marketing & Design Volunteer

 

Our Members

Robert Fardi
Robert Fardi

Peace Cooperative Member

Jacqueline Y. Kapur
Jacqueline Y. Kapur

Peace Cooperative Member

 

Our Sponsors

Bond no.9
Bond no.9

Peace Ally

Fifty Shades Greener
Fifty Shades Greener

JOIN US

UN and the University for Peace

The University for Peace (UPEACE) and the Peace Innovation Initiative (PII) join together to bring to the UN Our Common Agenda a call to action with an innovation agenda for peace and peace education. UPEACE and Peace Innovation Initiative (PII) would like to introduce this agenda in two parts: first, a preparatory discussion panel session in conjunction with the UN High Level Political Forum in July 2022 and second, a cross-sector in-depth Round Table in conjunction with the “Transforming Education Summit” in September 2022 at UN Headquarters.

If you are interested in getting involved in our call to action at the United Nations, please reach out to us.

JOIN OUR MOVEMENT FOR PEACE

Are you bold enough to practice peace?

Peace Innovation Initiative will show you how to do it your way as you integrate peace into your life and work.
JOIN OUR MOVEMENT
JOIN OUR MOVEMENT FOR PEACE

Are you bold enough to practice peace?

Peace Innovation Initiative will show you how to do it your way as you integrate peace into your life and work.
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