Vision, Mission, Values and Objectives
Vision: Peaceful local, national and global communities
Mission: To build peaceful relationships among people of all ages and cultures - from personal to global - through education , research and action
Values: In pursuing this mission we are committed to honour Te Tiriti O Waitangi, human rights and the peaceful resolution of conflict and to modelling peace-making values within the Foundation and beyond
Objectives:
- Provide a strong platform, based on research and sound infrastructure, for educational, community and international activities
- Harness commitment and expertise, including the experience of our elders and the vitality of our youth
- Liaise and partner with others working for peace
- Provide practical tools for peaceful living including skills and methods for conflict resolution and violence prevention
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 regarding issues and policies relating to the objectives of the Foundation for Peace Studies
- To promote peace issues and initiatives actively through the media/event
- To encourage the media to promote peaceful and positive community values
- To model peace-making values within the Foundation and outside