Pathways To Peace (PTP) is an international Peacebuilding, educational, and consulting organization.

PTP expands the comprehension and substantive expression of "PEACE" and Peacebuilding practices at all levels.

PTP is building a Culture of Peace by uniting and enhancing the strengths of existing organizations and programs along eight paths to Peace.

Pathways To Peace (PTP) principle-in-action is: "Acting in concert, we do make a difference in the quality of our lives, our institutions, our environment and our planetary future. Through cooperation, we manifest the essential spirit that unites us amidst our diverse ways."

PTP has Consultative Status with the United Nations (ECOSOC), (DPI).

PTP was granted official UN Peace Messenger status in 1987.

PTP was incorporated in 1983 as a 501 (c)(3) tax exempt, not-for-profit, non-partisan organization.

Culture of Peace Initiative (CPI)

Highlighting the local/global Culture of Peace Initiative

Stewarding the Environment is a pathway to Peace

Celebration Earth Peace Flag Ceremony Event in Okinawa, Japan. In the background are Treeman, CPI Ambassador Paul Coleman and a Peace Pole.

Peace Day 2009 at the United Nations

The 27th Annual International Day of Peace at the United Nations. Organized by the United Nations Department of Public Information in association with Pathways to Peace, United Religions Initiative and World Peace Prayer Institute. Interviewed in video: Avon Mattison (President of Pathways To Peace), Aliza Hava (Middle East Coordinator), Melvin Weiner (Director of Calendar Program)

Peace Day 2009 in Okinawa, Japan

CPI Ambassador Paul Coleman's Speech after the Okinawa Parade of Nations, an Event of Celebration Earth (Pathways To Peace Project). See the picture album.

More Videos:

Irene Kai, Pathways To Peace Treasurer speaks about the Show of Peace in China Disclaimer: We are not a part of the United Nations. We are a NGO that has consultative status with the UN. (ECOSOC, DPI)

Michael Johnson, Pathways To Peace United Nations Representative speaks about the global impact of the International Day of Peace

Avon Mattison, Pathways To Peace President speaks on the history of the International Day of Peace

Pathways To Peace - A Pioneering Peacebuilding Organization Serving Locally and Globally

Since 1983, Pathways To Peace has been a recognized leader in the field of Peacebuilding, with consulting and ongoing projects that have both global and local relevance.
Pathways To Peace is an official Peace Messenger of the United Nations and has worked with the UN for over 20 years. Each year, PTP submits the annual report to the UN for the International Day of Peace, listing activities that take place worldwide on September 21.
While located in the San Francisco Bay Area, Pathways To Peace has representatives in different parts of the world and is an active participant in Peacebuilding events both in the USA and other countries.

International Day of Peace, September 21

www.internationaldayofpeace.org

Every year on September 21 individuals, communities and organizations worldwide celebrate International Day of Peace by organizing local events or simply by lighting a candle or meditating on Peace. Whoever and wherever you are, you can participate.