| paxvoorvrede.nl | PAX | PAX works to protect civilians from war violence and to end armed conflict through various programs and actions. The organization offers opportunities to volunteer, donate, sign petitions, and engage in peace initiatives, such as the peace manifesto and the call for a weapons embargo. PAX is the largest peace organization in the Netherlands and collaborates with local partners and individuals to promote a dignified life in a peaceful society. | International Cooperation Projects → International Relations 465 | manifest 75 petition 223 peace 1113 donation 5110 volunteer 8367 | |
| kerkenvrede.nl | Kerk en Vrede | The website documents the activities of the association, including a jubilee year (2024) focused on commemorating its history and promoting peace. Publications are available, such as open letters, folders, and sermon outlines, addressing themes of non-violence, security, and conflict resolution. The organization encourages visitors to participate by donating, becoming a member, and signing petitions, such as the petition against asylum laws. | Politics → Activism 237 Social Issues → Peace 12 | petition 223 peace 1113 conflict 1290 publication 2018 member 10154 | |
| vredescultuur.nl | Vredescultuur.nl | A culture of peace is a society where non-violence is the guiding principles. The website discusses action plans against violence, such as the Netherlands' participation in the 'war on terror' and the 'peace mission' in Afghanistan. The UN action program to promote a Culture of Peace describes eight areas of action, including education, sustainable development and respect for human rights. | Social Issues → Peace 12 Education → Pedagogy & Methods 2944 | action plan 138 peace 1113 conflict 1290 society 1376 education 13471 | |
| haagslicht.nl | Haags Licht | The website offers support in creating videos, podcasts, and articles to share stories and ideas. Haags Licht is interested in investigating societal themes and exploring alternative societies where peace is possible. They are specifically working on a film project focused on the search for peace and the causes of war. | Social Issues → Peace 12 Film → Documentaries 813 | topic 1238 society 1376 film 3007 video 6714 story 8285 | |
| vredesweekdordrecht.nl | City of Dordrecht | The Peace Week Dordrecht organizes hundreds of local activities from September 14th to 22nd, 2024, with the common goal of promoting peace through a variety of events. Various organizations in Dordrecht are participating in the peace week and offering a wide range of activities around the theme of peace, including interfaith services and dialogue sessions. Specific activities are planned, such as a peace service in the Wilhelminakerk church, discussion evenings, and workshops on nonviolent communication. | Mediation → Conflict Resolution 699 Social Issues → Peace 12 | dialogue 426 peace 1113 church 3439 workshop 19325 | South-Holland → Dordrecht 4531 |
| may-maymeijer.nl | Peace SOS | May-May Meijer's website focuses on her book, "Missie Wereldvrede," and her subsequent book, "Here I Am," both reflecting her mission to spread messages of peace and love. She is involved with the Peace SOS organization, dedicated to promoting peace through peaceful means and supporting vulnerable populations with food in conflict zones. Meijer also works as an experience expert at the Psychiatry Department of the UMC Utrecht, stemming from her personal experiences with mental health challenges and a desire to help others facing similar crises. | Family Law → Divorce 894 Social Issues → Peace 12 | mental health 400 peace 1113 photography 9503 book 11396 | Zeeland → Terneuzen 1517 |
| stapjesnaarvrede.nl | Stichting Vredesburo Eindhoven | The ‘Steps to Peace’ initiative emphasizes that peace is not achieved automatically, but through many small steps. On April 23, 2023, the Day of the Earth took place in the former convent of the Sisters of Love in Eindhoven, organized by Omslag and Platform LEV, with a program promoting sustainability, creativity, and dialogue. Donations to Stichting Vredesburo Eindhoven, intended for the Day of the Earth, are tax deductible due to the ANBI status of the foundation. Visitors can travel by bus 15 or 16 to Veldhoven Maxima MC. | Mediation → Conflict Resolution 699 Social Issues → Peace 12 | peace 1113 donation 5110 volunteer 8367 sustainability 18451 | Eindhoven → Strijp 527 |
| huisvandevrede.nl | House of Peace | The website describes the purpose of the House of Peace: to connect, support, and inspire visionaries from all fields of expertise to increase their contribution to peace and unity. The website highlights that there are many peace initiatives, but coordination and bundling are difficult, and offers a solution by creating a central meeting place. The mission of the House of Peace is to realize 13 Houses of Peace worldwide, starting in the Netherlands, and to offer space and support to pioneers to share ideas and collaborate. | Mediation → Conflict Resolution 699 Social Issues → Peace 12 | pioneer 42 meeting place 76 peace 1113 initiative 1297 collaboration 16036 | |
| peacefullife.nl | Peaceful Life | The website focuses on individuals who feel overwhelmed by daily demands and responsibilities, experiencing stress and unrest. Coaching programs aim to identify unconscious patterns, understand behavior, and promote personal growth and change. The website provides a space to begin the change process and foster self-awareness and inner peace. | | peace 1113 pattern 2012 change 2580 life 2673 stress 3965 coach 25810 | |
| paisrijnmond.nl | PAIS Rijnmond | The website provides links and documents that offer background information on the systematic occupation. The site addresses the impact of conflicts, such as Hamas attacks, and condemns the reactions of the Israeli government. The project acknowledges the fear among both Israelis and the residents of the areas where Jesus walked, and focuses on the Christian community in Palestine. | International Cooperation Projects → International Relations 465 Mediation → Conflict Resolution 699 | palestinians 20 occupation 40 israel 150 peace 1113 conflict 1290 document 1678 | |
| nichiren-shu.nl | Nichiren Shu Netherlands | Nichiren Shu is a Buddhist tradition founded by the 13th-century Japanese monk Nichiren Shonin. This tradition is based on the Lotus Sutra, considered the highest teaching of the Buddha. The website offers information about practice, temple activities, and recent dharma talks, often focused on protecting the mind from infections and promoting a peaceful and friendly society. In addition to information, the website offers a newsletter and links to other Nichiren Shu organizations, such as in the United Kingdom and internationally. | Social Issues → Peace 12 Spirituality → Buddhism 345 | buddhism 86 search 1027 newsletter 6504 | |
| socialeverdediging-weerbaarzonderwapens.nl | Weerbaar zonder Wapens | The campaign focuses on the idea of a society that is protected from violence, and how this can be defended without weapons. The project aims to create structures to respond to wars or coups by means of non-violent resistance. The website contains examples of protests and demonstrations in South Korea and Belarus to illustrate the principles of nonviolent defense. | Politics → Activism 237 Mediation → Conflict Resolution 699 | defense 121 resistance 230 structure 1305 society 1376 campaign 3428 | |
| dance4worldpeace.nl | Dance4WorldPeace | The website highlights the historical use of dance to overcome divisions and promote community, citing its ability to transform negativity into unity. It emphasizes the therapeutic and emotional benefits of dance, particularly circular and spiral movements, which promote relaxation, openness, and connection. The website calls on dancers globally to utilize their art for the purpose of building a more harmonious and peaceful society, acknowledging a growing need for genuine human connection in an increasingly individualistic world. | Mediation → Conflict Resolution 699 Social Issues → Peace 12 | unity 95 world 321 peace 1113 dance 1834 connection 4007 community 7931 | |