Our vision
To build a culture of peace around the world.
A clear, people-centred direction for peacebuilding and human development.
Peacebuilding + human development
Building a culture of peace.
PHD Center inspires individuals and communities to embrace peace as a tool for sustainable development.
“…promoting the culture of peace”
Peace is a practice.Shared, daily, human
Who we are
PPHD CenterPeacebuilding & Human Development
Peace is more than the absence of conflict.
Peacebuilding and Human Development (PHD Center) is committed to promoting the culture of peace through education, community engagement, collaboration, human development and practical initiatives that strengthen peaceful and resilient communities.
Learn about PHD CenterA shared direction
Purpose that creates room for people to thrive.
Our mission
To inspire every individual to embrace PEACE as the tool for driving sustainable development.
Peace as a practical foundation for inclusive, resilient and sustainable communities.
Our values
The PEACE in our practice.
Five values shape how PHD Center approaches the work of building peaceful and resilient communities.
P
Passion
Care deeply about peace and people.
E
Excellence
Bring thoughtfulness to every effort.
A
Accountability
Act with responsibility and openness.
C
Collaboration
Make progress together.
E
Empowerment
Help people shape their own futures.
Our work
Peace is built through practical action.
Explore the ten objectives that guide PHD Center’s peacebuilding and human development focus.
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Peace Education
Building awareness of peace and the effects of violence through learning and dialogue.
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Cultural Harmony
Creating space for diverse cultural heritages to be shared with understanding.
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Collaboration
Working alongside organisations, groups and individuals with common goals.
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Conflict Resolution
Making non-violent approaches and alternative dispute resolution more visible.
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Sustainable Development
Connecting peacebuilding with the Sustainable Development Goals.
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Youth Involvement
Engaging young people in peacebuilding for a sustainable peace mission.
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Mental Health & Wellbeing
Supporting emotional healing and resilience as part of peaceful communities.
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Honouring Commitment to Peace
Recognising contributions to sustainable peace and peacebuilding.
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Policy Engagement
Supporting peaceful coexistence, good governance, human rights and justice.
ExploreAnd one shared future.
See all ten objectives and the connections between them.
Explore our workPeace + sustainable development
Peace is fundamental to sustainable development.
PHD Center promotes the United Nations Goals, particularly Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions. Our work is grounded in the belief that peaceful communities create space for people and places to flourish.
See our objective ↗16Peace, Justice
& Strong Institutions
& Strong Institutions
A shared framework for peace, justice and strong institutions.
Next generation
Building peace with young people.
PHD Center seeks to engage young people in peacebuilding activities as part of a sustainable peace mission.
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Get involved
Peace begins with participation.
There are many ways to connect with PHD Center’s work. Start a conversation, share an idea or help create the conditions for more peaceful communities.
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