Education that Empowers

Hello. We’re

And we have an idea.

We think that you !

(yes, you) !

can have an immediate, meaningful, sustainable impact

on the world.

(The one you read about in the news).

We’re talking about this world.

(And let’s not even get into the whole universe thing)

And it’s kind of daunting, right?

How big it is, how small you are. . .

Because we know that it’s got a lot of challenges.

Environmental Sustainability

Ethical Business

Access to Education

Safe Infrastructure

Access to Technology

Fair Government

Quality Healthcare

Economic OpportunityLiteracy

Gender Equality

It also has a lot of people.

Who have a lot of ideas.

(A whole lot.)

And a lot of skills.

So when it comes to making the world a better place, the problem can’t be

a lack of ideas !

!

!

So when it comes to making the world a better place, the problem can’t be

a lack of ideas !

or a lack of skills !

So when it comes to making the world a better place, the problem can’t be

a lack of ideas !

or a lack of skills !

or even a lack of money

So when it comes to making the world a better place, the problem can’t be

(there’s a lot out there!)

So when it comes to making the world a better place, the problem can’t be

a lack of ideas !

or a lack of skills !

or even a lack of money

It’s a lack of collaboration:

bringing togetherIt’s a lack of collaboration:

bringing togetherthe right people

It’s a lack of collaboration:

bringing together

and the right resources

the right people

It’s a lack of collaboration:

at the right time.

bringing together

and the right resources

the right people

It’s a lack of collaboration:

is that convener.

we believe that

Because at

No matter what you study

No matter what you study

Or where you work

to bring to the table.You’ve got something

That’s why we’ve worked in

25+countries around the world

And with

70+colleges and universities

Who have a lot of passionate people.

With a lot of great ideas.

And a ton of skills.

So for us, it’s no coincidence

AGRICULTURE BUSINESS EDUCATION ENGINEERING HEALTH PUBLIC SERVICE TECHNOLOGY

That they study critical areas like these.

So for us, it’s no coincidence

Because, after all, these aren’t problems.

They’re possibilities.

And that’s why we harness the talents of students and faculty

And that’s why we harness the talents of students and faculty likeyou

And connect

you

with the expertise of local leaders around the world

And connect

you

To put

at the center of the opportunity

you

to transform ideas

into action.

We do this with !

!

!

!

simple values in mind.

3

“Local leadership is essential to sustainable social change.”

1 Community Leadership

1

Brilliance abounds in the communities that we work with.

Community Leadership

Community Leadership1

That’s why we start every project with

their vision and voice.

2 Innovation Powered

“Innovation is everywhere and it is accelerated by collaboration.”

2 Innovation Powered

Universities are hubs for new ideas and social change.

2 Innovation Powered

That’s why we engage you in the

solution.

“We can all be change agents if given the opportunity.”

3 Peacework Driven

3 Peacework Driven

Social change is not just an end in itself.

3 Peacework Driven

It’s an intentional process that must activate the

change agent in everyone.

Because together,

Great things can happen.

Things like…

Pioneering preventative medicine for waterborne illness in Dangriga, BELIZE

Building capacity for elderly and orphan services in

Mulanje, MALAWI

Advocating and expanding disability

programs and services in Hoa An,

VIETNAM

Installing solar technology in children’s homes and schools in

Roatan, HONDURAS

Rallying public awareness

and support for Zimbabwean

refugee farmers in Pretoria,

SOUTH AFRICA

Empowering women’s cooperatives and businesses in

Santiago Atitlan, GUATEMALA

All of these possibilities start withyou

yourpassion

yourpotential

youreducation

&

educationwhich then becomes

educationthat uplifts.

educationthat inspires.

educationthat empowers.

joinSo

us!

Start a Movement

Start a Peacework Chapter on your campus and bring your ideas to action.

chapters@peacework.org

Students:

Customize a global service program for high-impact student learning.

academic@peacework.org

Launch a Program

Faculty and Staff:

Visit us online to learn more about how your institution can have an impact on the world.

www.peacework.org

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Shaping global citizens for 25 years