Where the Peace of Art journey began.
Peace of Art Lebanon is a nonprofit civil society organization working to build peaceful, inclusive and resilient communities through peacebuilding, dialogue, education, creativity, participation and community action.
What began locally in Lebanon in 2016 would eventually connect with people, partners and organizations far beyond its place of origin.
Peacebuilding starts where people live.
Lebanon is where Peace of Art developed much of its first practical experience: working directly with young people, families, artists, educators, local organizations and communities.
Local action is not the smallest part of our work. It is the foundation.
Programs respond to the realities around us. They evolve with communities, changing circumstances and the lessons learned through direct experience.
Different forms of action. One shared purpose.
Peace of Art Lebanon combines arts, dialogue, civic participation, education, inclusion, humanitarian response and youth empowerment.
Creativity opens doors.
Music, painting, filmmaking and creative learning help young people develop skills, expression and confidence.
Participation creates voice.
Dialogue, debate and civic learning create spaces where young people can question, listen and participate.
Safe spaces build resilience.
Educational and psychosocial activities help children learn, create, connect and experience belonging.
Peace is also something we experience.
Community spaces, recreation and collective activities help strengthen relationships and social connection.
Building space for collective civil society action.
Peacebuilding becomes stronger when organizations can meet, exchange experience, coordinate and advocate together.
WARD — the Working Assembly for Rights and Dialogue — extends this principle by creating a collaborative space for civil society organizations in Lebanon.
Explore WARD ↗The work changed. The commitment remained.
Across the years, activities evolved with the realities facing communities — from creative education and civic engagement to dialogue, humanitarian response, partnerships and research.
Programs matter. People matter more.
Peace of Art Lebanon has grown through participants, volunteers, trainers, educators, artists, community organizations, partners and supporters.
Our role is to create spaces and opportunities. What people build through those spaces is where lasting change begins.
Locally rooted. Internationally connected.
Peace of Art Lebanon remains an independent Lebanese organization while participating in the wider Peace of Art International network.
Peace starts with how we work.
Our community work is supported by governance, accountability, safeguarding and responsible organizational standards.
The journey began here. It continues through people.
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