Empower Peace
About
Empower Peace is a Boston nonprofit that uses a global network of students and schools to help young people build cultural competence, mutual respect and understanding. Its programs aim to give the next generation the tools to promote peace and take on current issues. Much of the work centers on leadership training for teenagers and young women, delivered both in person in Boston and virtually with partners around the world, and connecting participants with established leaders.
The flagship Women2Women program brings emerging women leaders ages 15 to 19 from around the world to Boston each summer for a 10-day intensive in action-oriented leadership. A virtual version, started during the pandemic, has run editions for young women from Pakistan and India, Bahrain and Belgium. Closer to home, Empower Peace partners with the Massachusetts Teachers Association on INSPIRE, a civic engagement institute for high school leaders.
What to Know
- The Bahrain program was organized with the U.S. Embassy Bahrain and Bahrain’s Ministry of Youth and Sport.
- INSPIRE concludes with the Zakim Awards, which recognize student leadership and civic engagement.
- A Women2Women alumnae gathering has been held at The Hague.
- The Pakistan and India virtual program brought together 180 young women, 90 from each country.
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