Peace Foundation Mission, Values and Principles
MISSION STATEMENT
The Peace Foundation is committed to promoting harmonious relationships among all people at all levels, through education, research and action.
VALUES
“All education which seeks solutions to social problems is, in effect, peace education" - Roper Report on Violence 1987
We respect the right of all people to their own spiritual and cultural values, and their contribution to humanity.
We believe that real peace is only possible when people accept, acknowledge and celebrate their differences.
Our work recognises that conflict is a part of life and can be a catalyst for positive change.
We work in an integrated way at all levels - personal, interpersonal, family, community, national and international.
“There is no way to peace but peace is the way.” A. J. Muste
ORGANISATIONAL PRINCIPLES
- To honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi in our work.
- To assist in the development of a more peaceful, less violent society through education of children and adults.
- To promote the development of interpersonal skills for handling relationships and conflict constructively.
- To work for peace, disarmament and social justice.
- To network nationally and internationally.
- To play a monitoring role re: issues and policies relating to the objectives of the Foundation for Peace Studies.
- To promote peace issues and initiatives actively through the media/events.
- To encourage the media to promote peaceful and positive community values.
- To model peace-making values within the Foundation and outside.
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