{"id":961,"date":"2022-08-31T07:14:16","date_gmt":"2022-08-31T07:14:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/startersites.io\/elementor\/charity\/?page_id=961"},"modified":"2026-08-23T10:58:31","modified_gmt":"2026-08-23T10:58:31","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/peaceandnonviolence.org\/fr\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Who We Are<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Action for Peace and Nonviolence (APN) is a youth-led Community Based Organization (C.B.O) founded in 2022 to address the growing challenges of violence, social division, and limited opportunities affecting young people and communities.<\/p>

We work to empower youth with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to become active agents of peace, nonviolence, and positive social change. Through education, advocacy, leadership development, sports, and community engagement, APN creates opportunities for individuals and communities to thrive together.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Our Journey<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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APN was established in response to the growing need for peaceful coexistence, youth empowerment, and community resilience. Recognizing the challenges faced by many young people, our founders envisioned an organization that would inspire hope, promote understanding, and equip youth with practical tools to address social issues through nonviolent approaches.<\/p>

Today, APN continues to grow as a platform where young people can learn, lead, and contribute to building stronger and more inclusive communities.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n Vision <\/h3>\n \t\t \t

A peaceful and compassionate society where communities live in dignity, unity, and mutual respect.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n Our Motto <\/h3>\n \t\t \t

Building peace, transforming lives.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n Mission <\/h3>\n \t\t \t

To foster nonviolence and harmony by empowering individuals and communities through education, dialogue, and sustainable initiatives.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n Peace <\/h3>\n \t\t \t

We uphold peace as the foundation of human dignity.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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We promote fairness, inclusion, and equal opportunities for all.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n Collaboration <\/h3>\n \t\t \t

We believe in working together to achieve lasting impact.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n Nonviolence <\/h3>\n \t\t \t

We commit to resolving conflicts without harm.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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We value dignity, mutual understanding, and human rights.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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We embrace different backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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We act with empathy and care for all.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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We operate with transparency, accountability, and fairness.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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We provide skills and opportunities for self-reliance.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t

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We address the diverse needs of our communities through integrated programs that promote peace, empower youth, and foster sustainable development. Explore our key areas of intervention below.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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We promote healthy communities through health awareness, disease prevention, and initiatives that improve the overall well-being of individuals and families.<\/p> <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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We support access to quality education, leadership development, and lifelong learning opportunities that empower young people to reach their full potential.<\/p> <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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We use sports as a platform to promote peace, teamwork, leadership, inclusion, and positive youth engagement.<\/p> <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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We advocate for proper hygiene and sanitation practices to create healthier and safer communities.<\/p> <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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We advocate for dignity, justice, equality, and the protection of fundamental human rights for all.<\/p> <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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We promote equal opportunities and empower women and girls to participate fully in social and economic development.<\/p> <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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We amplify community voices, raise awareness on critical issues, and promote policies and actions that contribute to peaceful and inclusive societies.<\/p> <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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We equip youth with practical and technical skills that enhance employability, self-reliance, and economic independence.<\/p> <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Our aim is to cultivate a generation of young leaders committed to embracing nonviolence as a powerful tool for positive transformation, social cohesion, and sustainable community development.By empowering youth and strengthening communities, we contribute to a future where peace, opportunity, and resilience are accessible to everyone.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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We exist because communities thrive when young people are empowered to lead, collaborate, and contribute positively to society. Through our programs and initiatives, APN addresses challenges such as conflict, exclusion, unemployment, and limited access to opportunities while promoting peace and sustainable development.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Together, we can empower youth, strengthen communities, and create lasting positive change.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Who We Are Action for Peace and Nonviolence (APN) is a youth-led Community Based Organization (C.B.O) founded in 2022 to address the growing challenges of violence, social division, and limited opportunities affecting young people and communities. We work to empower youth with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to become active agents of peace, nonviolence, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1434,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-961","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"blocksy_meta":{"styles_descriptor":{"styles":{"desktop":"","tablet":"","mobile":""},"google_fonts":[],"version":7}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/peaceandnonviolence.org\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/961","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/peaceandnonviolence.org\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/peaceandnonviolence.org\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/peaceandnonviolence.org\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/peaceandnonviolence.org\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=961"}],"version-history":[{"count":183,"href":"https:\/\/peaceandnonviolence.org\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/961\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2213,"href":"https:\/\/peaceandnonviolence.org\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/961\/revisions\/2213"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/peaceandnonviolence.org\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1434"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/peaceandnonviolence.org\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=961"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}