Find Arms Control & Peace Nonprofits and Charities

  Yvonne Rosenblum C. wrote:

My son has participated in the JPB summer programs for two years. His experience each year was fundamental to his personal growth and understanding of the greater world we live in. JPB focuses on bringing kids together from Israel, Palestine, and the... more »

  VFP132 wrote:

Veterans For Peace does an amazing job educating the public about the true costs of war and militarism. With little resources, they make an big impact worldwide. more »

  VFP132 wrote:

I have worked with this chapter of Veterans For Peace for the past 6 years and I believe we are making a big difference in our community. We have active programs involving Truth in Military Recruitment at local high schools and providing the public with... more »

  disillusioned wrote:

Thomas Merton Center (TMC) has lost two-thirds of its membership locally including many young people, and is famous for its incompetence and lack of caring for many community groups it could be supportive of or working with. They have been almost all... more »

  Stephanie C. wrote:

PeacexPeace has allowed me to learn about peace initiatives, to connect with like-minded colleagues and partners around the world, and to spread the word about the work that our organization does. I found out about PeaceXPeace when the community manager... more »

  Kristina Hoffman wrote:

Roots of Peace (RoP) began in 1997 to remove landmines from war-torn countries, and help farmers plant sustainable, profitable crops. RoP builds schools and soccer fields to provide health and education. Please visit www.rootsofpeace.org and join me... more »

  allank wrote:

Mainstream Media does an outstanding job of placing expert speakers on a wide range of current topics--immigration, war and peace, and other social justice issues--with local and national media. more »

  s5601 wrote:

Great organization that teaches communication skills to foster greater connection and compassion in the world. It was a honor to volunteer there. Everyone on staff walks the talk and displays skill and integrity in their dealings with the public and with... more »

  estelle wrote:

I have attended several retreats at the Sophia Peace Center. The lodgings and food are excellent, and the surroundings are awe inspiring. But most importantly, the staff is kind, helpful and loving; dedicated in their service to all who stay there. I... more »

  markheald wrote:

FAS has a long and honorable history of working for peace, especially controlling the threat of nuclear weapons -- going clear back to the Manhattan Project. more »

  CIELcomms wrote:

Ten years ago, I spent two years working as a human rights accompanier in Guatemala with NISGUA, with the goal of using international presence to provide a measure security to human rights defenders who were daring to challenge the repressive status quo.... more »

  leedavis wrote:

I have admired this organization ever since I first heard about it's goals in the 1950s. While I was in graduate school at Cornell University I heard a talk by Norman Cousins. He spoke of his vision of the U.S. actively pursuing a just and peaceful... more »

  martha p wrote:

In my many years of volunteering, I have found Tri-Valley CAREs to be unique, particularly in two qualities. The first is that it accomplishes so much good in the community and the world on such a modest budget. The second is that each year, during... more »

  Laura Watson wrote:

Helping to facilitate an experience for a child who doesn't have access to sailing is a great joy! Pegasus is an incredible project for kids of all ages! It is a top notch run organization providing direct and invaluable types of experiences for at risk... more »

  AmyDee16 wrote:

I have known both the previous Executive Director, Jenn Hamrick, and current Executive Director, Leah Robshaw-Robinson and FNVW volunteers to be incredibly involved in contributing to creating a more peaceful world both by advocating for peace internationally... more »

  bheckman wrote:

UPF doesn't just make award-winning films, they also have an array of tools – helpful guides, outreach workshops, models for dialogue, classroom materials, etc. – that extend the impact of those films for people seeking to advance cultural and inter-religious... more »

  leedavis wrote:

I have admired this organization ever since I first heard about it's goals in the 1950s. While I was in graduate school at Cornell University I heard a talk by Norman Cousins. He spoke of his vision of the U.S. actively pursuing a just and peaceful... more »

  iggydog wrote:

IPPNW is a leader in world conscience and ethics. The seminal (and Nobel prize-winning) work done on prevention of nuclear war continues. The arms of IPPNW stretch to professionals across the globe. I have been a member for many years and am grateful... more »

  Ben_27 wrote:

JRPC is a great community resource. I have used their library, bought fair-trade toys and been to many meetings of like-minded groups that are hosted there. The staff are open and helpful and really are committed to the cause of peace both locally and... more »

  katelynb wrote:

(This review was collected at a GreatNonprofits event and inputted by a GreatNonprofits intern.) Every morning I walked 5K into Mwange Refugee Camp from my Zambian village and walked home in the evening. more »

  maryghager wrote:

I have been a fan since 1996 when, as a journalist,I participated in one of IJNR's learning expeditions. I was impresssed by the quality of the program and the sensible and even-handed approach to learning about and reporting on complex environmental... more »

  sirdavidjones wrote:

Peace Action is a mature grassroots organization. It continues adapting to the complexities of the Peace process- The youth affiliations at the schools and universities is both active and growing. The Peace Action Clubs on campus are felt to be the seed... more »

  kefwilli wrote:

KEF has worked for decades to protect the environment and the public from threatening practices like incineration of chemical wepons, fracking and dangerous NGL's pipeline proposals. They are capable and effective and received the Goldman Environmental... more »

  LenEllis wrote:

An active, energized, dedicated group of women and men working to create a nonviolent, peaceful world through education, networking and community involvement. more »

  robertcooper wrote:

I have been involved with Quaker House for almost 25 years now, and have seen them grow due to the needs of those serving in the military providing them with counseling when they are having difficulties. They work in conjunction with the GI rights hotline... more »

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The World Peace Prayer Society was founded in Japan by poet and philosopher Masahisa Goi in 1955 as a way to bring peace to all... more »

Peace action education fund (paef) is dedicated to increasing public understanding of nuclear and conventional disarmament, human... more »

Building bridges across diverse sectors, and developing innovative technologies and tools for policy makers. A leader in the conflict... more »

Works to achieve the abolition of nuclear weapons, promote government priorities that support human needs and encourage a foreign... more »

Promote education and action pertaining to us nuclear weapons. more »

To achieve peaceful solutions to conflict that recognize the economic, social, cultural and security rights that are inherent... more »

Through sharing the consciousness and skills of collaborative communication, the organization supports people in hearing each... more »

To educate and advocate for peace and a world free of nuclear weapons and to empower peace leaders. Founded in 1982, the foundation... more »

Our purpose includes desseminatrion of information and education about weapons of mass desruction,nuclear power and the problems... more »

Our mission is to safeguard the lives and livelihoods of men, women and children residing in areas contaminated with Explosive... more »

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A non-profit, non-partisan research organization dedicated to enhancing international peace and security in the 21st century,... more »

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Outreach peace initiatives promoting collective healing from all war wounds, freezing nuclear weapon use and production, and hope... more »

To serve and inspire hope for landmine-affected individuals and their communities by raising global awareness and providing access... more »

Education regarding nuclear weapons more »

To advocate on behalf of all children and youth;To promote positive parenting;To encourage parent and public involvement in the... more »

The Center on Conscience & War (CCW) was founded as the National Service Board for Religious Objectors (NSBRO) in 1940 by Quakers,... more »

Loan of durable medical equipment more »

As a public health nonprofit organization, PSR promotes social responsibility by protecting health, the environment and communities... more »

The world conference of religions for peace is the largest worldwide coalition of representatives of religous communitites working... more »

To use appropriate technologies and social networks to assist people with disabilities, improve healthcare in remote and medically... more »

Established in 1991 by the Catholic Church's delegation to the United Nations, the Path to Peace Foundation strives to disseminate... more »

Washington physicians for social responsibility engages the community to create a healthy, peaceful and sustainable world. We... more »

Ploughshares Fund is a public grantmaking foundation dedicated to preventing the spread and use of nuclear, biological and chemical... more »

To support a strong and secure israel and to carry out public information activities on the middle east peace issues in the united... more »

Research and facts about biological weapons and biotechnology. Many biological weapons are rapidly destroyed by bright sunlight.... more »

The Institute for Multi-Track Diplomacy was founded in 1992 and is a non-profit, independent, non-governmental organization under... more »

To create a system of more »

Psr-la is a physician and health advocate membership organization working to protect public health from nuclear threats and environmental... more »

The purpose of the Peace Education Center is to promote peace with justice through serving as a resource center and information... more »

To provide employment to third world crafters more »

Planet Peace Affiliates is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping teens become active Peacemakers. Through our website,... more »

Peace action west is a non-partisan membership organization that promotes arms control and cooperative approaches to foreign policy.... more »

Promotion of peace and social justice. Peace development fund is a public foundation that partners with community based organizations... more »

The organization mounts a global effort to decrease the dangers posed by weapons of mass destruction by working for a world in... more »

A community based organization grounded more »

To educate medical providers & the general public about the threats of nuclear war & other weapons of mass destruction, global... more »

To educate and alert women and men about the militarism of the u. S. Government as exemplified by the folliwng: a) the steadily... more »

To educate the general public on arms control and strategic trade controls and to help countries combat the proliferation of technologies... more »

North Carolina Peace Action Education Fund's mission is to educate the media, the public and policy makers about the dangers of... more »

To inform the public about the concept of alternative tax payment programs that are based upon moral, ethical, and religious opposition... more »

LoveAndPeaceMission2000.com, a project of One Day Foundation, provides a forum for children to educate adults and children about... more »

The fcnl education fund (the education fund)'s research, analysis, and educational work inform members of the public and government... more »

To foster leadership for a peaceful, just and sustainable world by identifying, supporting and connecting visionary leaders who... more »

To raise public awareness and to promote landmine survivors assistance across the united states and the world. more »

The mission of the museum is to inspire a local, national, and international culture of peace. The museum helps people of all... more »

The council for a livable world promotes policies to reduce and eventually eliminate nuclear weapons and to minimize the risk... more »

War and peace project issues - the organization continued to work on its traditional war and peace projects longevity project... more »

We fulfill the need to make connections among the various life issues, and to encourage those working on some of the issues to... more »

IIMCR, founded in 1995, grew out of a need to prepare future leaders in how to deal with conflicts in the world. IIMCR recognized... more »

Organize and participate in international meetings, facilitate a global reporting network to exchange information, assess current... more »

The mission of the bulletin of the atomic scientists is to inform policy leaders and the public about risks to humanity from nuclear... more »

The mission of the planetary security foundation is to improve global security and develop strategies to secure our world for... more »

Promote policy understanding towards me more »

The A.J. Muste Memorial Institute was founded in 1974 to further the goals of its namesake, US pacifist leader A.J. Muste: to... more »

PBI works to open a space for peace in which conflicts can be dealt with non-violently. we use a strategy of international presence... more »

Wfwp asserts that the family is the cornerstone for peace in the world, and that mature couples are the foundation for strong... more »

To collaborate with educators to create school communities where each and every student develops the skills and mindsets needed... more »

It is our mission to disseminate information and interact with other organizations to reverse the impact of the propaganda that... more »

Professional org for nuclear education more »

Citizen Alert works to assure public participation and government accountability on issues that affect the land and people of... more »

The foundation's mission, rooted in the memory of the holocaust, is to combat indifference, intolerance and injustice through... more »

Our mission is to inform, motivate and engage the world about the dangers posed by small portable nuclear devices before it is... more »

Minwara provides a broad education related to sea and land mine warfare and humanitarian environmental demining issues through... more »

The Richmond Peace Education Center works for a just and peaceful community by promoting nonviolence locally and globally. Our... more »

To provide basic education of handicapped children. more »

Promote peace in the middle east more »

Pax Christi Metro DC is a region of the international Catholic peace movement with more than 600 supporters, 5 local groups, and... more »

Public education & humanitarian relief more »

To act as an educating, peacebuilding organization focused on the advancement of peace and development in iraq through humanitarian... more »

Nuclear threat initiative is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization working to protect our lives and livelihoods, our environment... more »

The Colorado Coalition seeks to educate the general public and public officials concerning the dangers and wasteful costs of nuclear... more »

Public education. Charitable and public educational purposes of public concern to include: peace, justice first amendment rights... more »

The mission of Africa University is to educate new African leaders for the nations of Africa in an African context and in a Christian... more »

Education of general public. more »

Eugene PeaceWorks is a grassroots/action organizationthat works to educate, empower and motivate communitymembers towards working... more »

To provide educational publications and seminars more »

The peaceworks network foundation focuses on conflict resolution, civic and leadership development in israel and palestine. This... more »

The global security institute is dedicated to strengthening international cooperation and security based on the rule of law with... more »

The core mission of the organization is the global abolition of nuclear weapons; the creation of a peace economy; and a halt to... more »

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The promotion of peace and justice more »

Africa Center for Peace and Democracy works to bring about peace, democracy, and good governance in Africa. We focus on those... more »

Stemming production of nuclear weapons. more »

Education and capacity building to promote permanent solutions to the economic, environmental, and societal harm caused by armed... more »

We envision a world free from the impact of landmines. We seek a world where resources are made available to post conflict societies... more »

Find a better way is a humanitarian charity committed to improving the lives of individuals and communities affected by landmines.... more »

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The primary purposes of the organization are to:1. Acknowledge and celebrate excellence in the performing arts that promotes peace;2.... more »

The Foundation is going through a significant transition over the course of this year (2007). After spending more than a year... more »