Resources – Building Peace

Collection of articlesResisting Authoritarianism | by War Prevention Initiative
A collection of great articles covering how communities can defend democracy through nonviolent means as authoritarianism rises globally.

From ‘I’ to ‘We’: Fostering social cohesion in schools and beyond |
by International Alert
A new peace education curriculum resource. Well, it isn’t explicitly a peace education thing, but the focus is social cohesion so that is a core theme common in peace education. It was developed for the Lebanon context, but some of the activities look cool, and it is split by age group which is something that is not common. Often you can get resources for youth, but not younger children. This one has activities divided into 3 sections: 1) Children Aged 6 – 9, 2) Children Aged 10 – 12, and 3) Children Aged 13 – 15which Available in English, Arabic, and French.

2025 Peacebuilding Fund Thematic Review on Youth, Peace and Security |
by UNU-CPR, PBSO, UNFPA, UNICEF and Climate Security Mechanism
A report of 41 youth peacebuilding projects across 33 countries that documents practical approaches to expanding youth participation in decision-making processes. The report provides concrete examples of how youth councils and dialogue mechanisms can be effectively implemented at local, national, and regional levels.

 Youth for Peace: UNESCO Intercultural Leadership Programme 2025 (Applications open) |
by UNESCO
A fellowship program that includes comprehensive training in intercultural dialogue with USD$10,000 implementation grants for emerging leaders ages 25-45. Selected participants receive ongoing mentorship and access to a global alumni network. While it says ‘youth’, it seems to be more oriented towards mid-career peacebuilders seeking to expand their practical skills and international connections.
https://www.unesco.org/en/interculturaldialogue/youthforpeace