The Peace Foundation (Foundation for Peace Studies Aotearoa/New Zealand) offers innovative and quality programmes, services and resources that are used in many schools, homes and communities – both in New Zealand and overseas. It helps to establish and maintain peaceful and non-violent relationships by teaching skills that encourage better communication, co-operation and non-violent conflict resolution.
The Peace Foundation draws on the knowledge, skills and energy of a team of highly qualified and experienced individuals who are committed to meeting the aims of the organisation – a number of whom are acknowledged both nationally and internationally for the role they have played and are playing in creating a more peaceful world. The Peace Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation and relies on public support for its work. It has been a membership organisation since it was established in 1975.
Vision
Peaceful local, national and global communities.
Mission
To build peaceful relationships among people of all ages and cultures – from personal to global – through education, research and action.
Values
In pursuing this mission we are committed to honour Te Tiriti O Waitangi, human rights and the peaceful resolution of conflict and to modelling peace-making values within the Foundation and beyond.
Objectives
● Provide a strong platform, based on research and sound infrastructure, for educational, community and international activities
● Harness commitment and expertise, including the experience of our elders and the vitality of our youth
● Liaise and partner with others working for peace
● Provide practical tools for peaceful living including skills and methods for conflict resolution and violence prevention
Organisational Principles
● To honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi in our work
● To assist in the development of a more peaceful, less violent society through education of children and adults
● To promote the development of interpersonal skills for handling relationships and conflict constructively
● To work for peace, disarmament and social justice
● To network nationally and internationally
● To play a monitoring role regarding issues and policies relating to the objectives of the Foundation for Peace Studies
● To promote peace issues and initiatives actively through the media/event
● To encourage the media to promote peaceful and positive community values
● To model peace-making values within the Foundation and outside
