2016–2026 Ten Years of Peacebuilding
From a locally rooted initiative in Lebanon to an international network connecting three registered organizations across Lebanon, the United States and Germany.
Peace of Art Is Born
Art becomes a space for connection.
Peace of Art begins in Lebanon with a mission to use art, creativity and community engagement as tools for dialogue, inclusion and social change.
Peacebuilding Programs Expand
Creative work develops into structured community peacebuilding.
Peace of Art expands its work with youth, women and marginalized communities through arts, dialogue, education, leadership and social cohesion activities.
A Stronger Institutional Foundation
Peace of Art Lebanon gains legal recognition and its voice reaches Europe.
Peace of Art Lebanon is officially registered, strengthening its organizational foundation. The same year, Peace of Art contributes to democracy and peacebuilding discussions at the European Parliament during the International Day of Democracy.
International Cooperation Grows
New partnerships connect local peacebuilding to wider networks.
Peace of Art deepens international partnerships and expands cooperation beyond Lebanon, creating new opportunities for youth exchange, peacebuilding and cross-border collaboration.
Peace of Art USA Is Registered
The second Peace of Art organization is established.
Peace of Art USA is registered in the United States, marking an important step in the organization's international development. During the same period, Peace of Art responds to the COVID-19 crisis and the Beirut Port explosion through humanitarian, psychosocial and community support.
Communities Recover Through Creativity
Arts-based psychosocial support becomes an important part of the work.
Programs increasingly combine creativity, psychosocial support, youth participation and community resilience, while expanding opportunities for people with disabilities and vulnerable groups.
Programs Become More Integrated
Arts, skills, livelihoods and community development come together.
Peace of Art expands training, digital skills, languages, livelihoods, sports and inclusive programming, strengthening its role as a broader community-development platform.
Civic Participation Moves to the Center
Young people gain stronger roles in leadership and public dialogue.
Youth leadership, media literacy, filmmaking, theater, sports and civic participation become increasingly central to Peace of Art's programs and community engagement.
From Program Delivery to Knowledge Sharing
Research, learning and international cooperation deepen.
Peace of Art strengthens international partnerships while expanding research, publications, artistic productions and methods for turning field experience into shared knowledge.
New Platforms for Cooperation
Peace of Art expands heritage, women, youth and civil-society collaboration.
WARD strengthens civil-society cooperation in Lebanon, while initiatives such as UNESCO-supported heritage programming, women's empowerment, youth leadership and international engagement expand Peace of Art's reach.
Peace of Art Becomes an International Network
Three organizations. Three countries. One shared mission.
Peace of Art Deutschland e.V. is established in Germany, joining Peace of Art Lebanon and Peace of Art USA. The three organizations are brought together through the Peace of Art International network, creating a shared framework for cooperation, strategy, learning and international partnerships.
From locally rooted action
to internationally connected impact.
The story continues.
2016–2026 Ten Years of Impact
Ten years of people, creativity, partnerships and community action for a more peaceful and inclusive world.
Peace of Art Is Founded
Peace of Art begins in Lebanon, using art as a tool for dialogue, inclusion and social change.
Programs Expand Locally
Youth, women and marginalized groups engage through arts, sports, education and community-based initiatives.
International Advocacy in Europe
Peace of Art takes part in international democracy and peacebuilding discussions, including engagement at the European Parliament.
International Partnerships Grow
New collaborations strengthen Peace of Art's international network and widen opportunities for exchange and cooperation.
Adapting During COVID-19
Activities continue through adapted approaches, online engagement and community support during a period of major disruption.
Expanding Inclusive Programming
Programs increasingly support people with disabilities, livelihood opportunities, youth participation and community access.
Broader Community Action
Environmental action, youth-led initiatives, arts and community programs become increasingly integrated into Peace of Art's work.
Emergency & Humanitarian Response
Peace of Art strengthens humanitarian response, psychosocial support and emergency assistance for affected communities.
Research, Partnerships & Visibility
International engagement deepens through new partnerships, publications, research, artistic productions and exchange.
A More International Network
Peace of Art expands its international institutional presence, strengthens partnerships and prepares for a new organizational phase.
Three Organizations. One Shared Mission.
Peace of Art marks its tenth anniversary with registered organizations in Lebanon, the United States and Germany, alongside stronger international cooperation and recognition.