KEY COMPONENTS
Each component builds on the others, creating a dynamic ecosystem that celebrates, inspires, and equips the next generation to lead the way toward a more peaceful and just future.
Youth Peace Leaders Summit
1.
We will host a landmark summit at historic Fort Worden State Park and Conference Center in Port Townsend, WA, with the next generation of peacemakers to foster cross-cultural collaboration, strengthen leadership skills and spark peacebuilding initiatives and action plans.
Global Network &
Peace Building Tools
2.
A global online network, self-paced online coarse and living library of open-source peacebuilding materials, curated by George Mason University’s Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution, with its focus on inspiring young peacebuilders.
Podcasts & Documentary
3.
A podcast series and documentary chronicling the creation of Architects of Peace: The Next Generation, featuring both interviews with both established and rising peace architects. The podcasts and film will explore their journeys, challenges and visions for a more peaceful future
Architects of Peace: The Book
4.
A refreshed release of Michael Collopy’s book, which will showcase portraits and words of wisdom from young, activated peacebuilders, reintroducing its timeless lessons to a contemporary audience.
National Photo Exhibitions
5.
Traveling exhibitions across major cities featuring Collopy’s iconic photographs from both the original and new books. These exhibitions willl provide and immersive, visual experience, offering attendees a closer look at the individuals driving the peace efforts across generations.
Our Plan
Identify
120 emerging peace leaders from across the globe who are in the next catalysts for peace in their communities.
Empower
Through access and tools to design their visions for peace in their communities
Design
A Youth Peace Summit in
early Fall 2027 - partnership with theCarter School for
Peace and Conflict
Resolution - for these
leaders to come together & further their vision & mission.
Promote
Leaders and their projects through a book, art exhibition, podcast, documentary, PR & social media strategy, and access to mentors and community.