WHAT: The first ever National Peace Academy Peacebuilding Peacelearning Conference. A 2-day conference dedicated to peacebuilding with a special emphasis on exploring the ecological dimensions of peace, peacebuilding and right relationships (for more information see the "ecological sphere" in NPA's program framework). Register Now to take advantage of the discounted Early Bird rate. WHO: NPA in partnership with the Peace and Conflict Studies program at the University of Colorado, Boulder (CU) and the Center for the Study of Conflict, Collaboration and Creative Governance (3CG)
WHEN: February 17-19, 2012 (Friday—6pm to Sunday—3pm).
WHERE: University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, CO
We are off to a great start towards meeting our 2012 financial goals with the gift of a $40,000 challenge grant from the Biosophical Institute. Meeting the challenge of this matching grant is very doable! Every two dollars you give will be matched with one grant dollar.
Please consider giving a recurring monthly donation of just $25 in 2012. With the Biosophical Institute challenge grant your $25 donation becomes $450 over the course of a year. We need only 275 people to accept this challenge to meet our goals.
Click here for more more good news about NPA accomplishments and goals and our Annual Appeal.
National Peacebuilding Peacelearning Certificate Program
A Learning Program for those seeking to Create Positive Change in themselves, their Communities, and the World
The National Peace Academy is pleased to announce the "official" launch of the National Peacebuilding Peacelearning Certificate Program! After nearly a year of piloting courses and developing partnerships, we are pleased to bring you a winter/spring line-up of 8 dynamic and diverse workshops and courses to support your personal and professional development as a peacebuilder.
The program welcomes adult learners, peace professionals, community organizers, and those new to the field seeking to deepen their peace knowledge and gain practical peace and community building skills. The program provides students with a holistic grounding in the theories and practices of peacebuilding and peacelearning.
Click here to learn more about the National Certificate Program and click here to check out the upcoming courses.
Give the Gift of National Peace Academy Merchandise!
Just in time for the holidays, the National Peace Academy has launched a new merchandise store. A percentage of every purchase through NPA's "Cafe Press" store goes to support NPA's operating budget, programming, and/or student scholarships. By wearing or using NPA merchandise you also help to bring attention to peacebuilding and peace education in the United States.
Shop for t-shirts, water bottles, calendars, buttons, and other fun items featuring two unique and inspiring NPA designs. Thank you for your support - and happy shopping! Click here to access our online store!
Peacebuilder Teleconference Dialogue with Rinaldo Brutoco: "Economics and Peace"
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 (7:00 - 8:30pm)
Join us for a dialogue with Rinaldo Brutoco, President of the World Business Academy, on the topic of "Economics and Peace," on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 (7:00 - 8:30pm). This special dialogue will be moderated by Michael Shank, US Vice President at the Institute for Economics and Peace and a board member of the National Peace Academy.
A Learning Program for those seeking to Create Positive Change in themselves, their Communities, and the World 
Just in time for the holidays, the National Peace Academy has launched a new merchandise store. A percentage of every purchase through NPA's "Cafe Press" store goes to support NPA's operating budget, programming, and/or student scholarships. By wearing or using NPA merchandise you also help to bring attention to peacebuilding and peace education in the United States.
Join us for a dialogue with Rinaldo Brutoco, President of the World Business Academy, on the topic of "Economics and Peace," on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 (7:00 - 8:30pm). This special dialogue will be moderated by Michael Shank, US Vice President at the Institute for Economics and Peace and a board member of the National Peace Academy.