Liberia

Growing-up in places troubled by ongoing conflict, it is easy for young people to perpetuate the cycle of violence they encounter in the media and in their communities. In this environment, they rarely realize that they have the power to change their world.

Boston

Founded in 2007, Peace in Focus is a global non-profit organization that builds critical life skills and healthy relationships among youth from communities afflicted by violence and transition. Through our photography and leadership training programs, we provide underprivileged youth with innovative tools to resolve conflict, tell their stories, break through stereotypes, and find common ground. Alumni of our programs tackle critical social issues and promote change through youth-led photography exhibits, peace journals, photo essays, interactive blogs, and local media outlets. They then become part of our global network of youth leaders.

Burundi

Some of our key partners and supporters include: Americorps, the Clinton Global Initiative, Harvard University, Mass Impact, Roots & Shoots, Tufts University, and the United Nations.

By sharing the gift of peace, you can help a young person change the world – for good:

Visionary $500 +
Send a young person to a Peace in Focus Workshop (including a digital camera!) Two-weeks of training, year-round mentorship, all materials, food, & transportation

Ambassador $250 – 499                          
Provide a young person with a digital camera, case, memory card, & batteries. The equipment is used during our workshops and stays with alumni and local partners for ongoing projects and income-generating opportunities for youth

Peacebuilder $100 – 249                           
Donation to enable one young person to attend a two-week Peace in Focus workshop in Boston, Burundi, and Liberia in 2010 (covers all expenses except a digital camera)

Supporter $20 – 99                           
A gift in honor of a family member or friend

As we enter the Season of Peace, our experience training young leaders in Boston, Burundi, and Liberia has strengthened our resolve to continue developing non-violent and creative solutions to complex global challenges. As a 501(c)(3) public charity organization, we rely greatly on your tax-exempt donations to keep these programs running.

We thank you for your generous support and look forward to keeping you updated on our progress.

Warmest Wishes,

Peace in Focus Co-Founders: Kyle Dietrich & Kate Fedosova

P.S. Please don’t delay. Your important contribution will help youth from conflict-affected communities around the world become stewards of peace.

DONATE BY CHECK: Peace in Focus, P.O. Box 170820, Boston MA 02117

THANK YOU!

To learn more about our programs and see some of our participants’ photographs, take a look at our latest newsletter, visit our Blog, and follow us on Facebook. YouTube, and Twitter.