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The Importance of Interfaith Connection
Building peace can take on many different approaches, but one that the Pono-Pono Peace Initiative is particularly passionate about is interfaith collaboration. Connecting with individuals from diverse... ...more
Perspective
June 19, 2024•4 min read
Why Pono-Pono: Honoring Hawaiian Culture through Peacebuilding
Our organization has its roots in Hawaii where one of our founders received her bachelor's degree in Intercultural Peacebuilding. She studied in Laie, a puʻuhonua - a traditional place of refuge which... ...more
Perspective
June 06, 2024•5 min read
Redefining Peace: Embracing the Richness of Positive Peace
We've long held the notion that peace is simply the absence of conflict. But this view of peace as the cessation of hostilities is akin to believing that health is just the absence of disease. ...more
Perspective
May 23, 2024•7 min read
Empowering the Next Generation of Peacebuilders
By supporting students in developing their own peacebuilding NGOs, we aim to nurture a new generation of leaders who can bring fresh perspectives, local knowledge, and a deep commitment to creating po... ...more
Collaborations
May 16, 2024•4 min read
