Topics: Children, Child care

Melissa has named her sculpture Ocean of Love. The three-dimensional sculpture was painted with blues representing an ocean of trust, loyalty, sincerity, wisdom, confidence, and faith.

"Ocean of Love" by new Non-Violence Ambassador Melissa La Bozzetta

Melissa LaBozzetta, an Italian-Australian artist based in Melbourne, becomes a new Global Ambassador for the Non-Violence Project Foundation (NVPF) supporting unique educational programs to prevent and reduce violence around the world. She joins other fellow Non-Violence Ambassadors for Peace: Sir Paul McCartney, Sir Ringo Starr, Oona Chaplin, Johan Ernst Nilson, Patrizia Gucci and many others.

Non-Violence Blog #4, by Ivana Busljeta, Director of Global Education, NVPF

On Sexual Harassment, Patriarchy and Roles we play

There is one thing I noticed after completing a series of workshops on the topic of sexual harassment with University students – everyone just wants more! More time to discuss, more time to share, to think, more time to challenge beliefs, more time to spend together and juggle with some obvious and not-so-obvious topics and unclear lines.

Non-Violence Blog #2 by Ivana Busljeta, Director of Global Education, NVPF

Why Nonviolence is all about Inner Evolution

Most people are willing to talk about what external violence does to us or the world. We are all horrified to hear about another war, about another sexual abuse, about another incident of bullying. When is the world finally going to change, to evolve into something better and more peaceful? Very few talk about internal violence.

The Non-Violence collection by Smarteyes X Non-Violence

Smarteyes donates SEK 5 million to non-violence organization

Since 2016, the optical company Smarteyes has collaborated with the non-violence organisation The Non-Violence Project. The collaboration has resulted in four eyewear collections, about 100,000 pairs of glasses sold and SEK 5 million to The Non-Violence Projects work.

On April 19, 1967, KATHRINE SWITZER, forged the destiny of women runners in the United States and the rest of the world being the first woman to run the Boston Marathon.

Equality is Peace - International Women's Day

This March 8th, we want to pay tribute to all those women who have believed in equality, who have seen in the future the possibility of improving the world for them and those who come.

​World Masters Games 2021, Japan in collaboration with NVPF

​World Masters Games 2021, Japan in collaboration with NVPF

The World Masters Games 2021 Kansai Organising Committee (hereinafter referred to as "WMG 2021") and the Non-Violence Project Foundation (NVPF), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to cooperate during the 2021 Master Games in Kansai, Japan.

The Peace Force Collection by Weekday X Non-Violence

A peaceful collaboration; Weekday x Non-Violence Project

F​or autumn/winter 2018, Weekday will launch a comprehensive collaboration with Non-Violence Project (NVP), a non-profit organisation that promotes solving conflicts without violence through educational programs. The partnership consists of two parts: a newly formed network of spokes- persons for peace and a collection that enables Weekday customers to promote peace in their daily life.

The Knotted Gun sculpture designed by Patrizia Gucci

Gucci redesigns knotted gun to promote Non-Violence

ROME- Patrizia Gucci has crafted her own version of the internationally renowned symbol for the Non-Violence project foundation. As the only Gucci family member currently working in design today, she has redesigned the knotted gun created by artist Carl Fredrik Reutersward in 1980 which is on display outside the headquarters if the United Nations in New York City.

The project aims to stem the escalation of youth violence in the country — Photo credit: NVPF

Non-violence project to help thousands of school students in Uganda

More than 25,000 pupils are to benefit from a new project to combat violence in schools in eastern Uganda The Non-Violence Project Foundation’s (NVPF) education project was launched this month with the aim of stopping youth violence in the country and more students being murdered in schools. Article by Billy Briggs for Their World, April 05 2018

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We inspire, motivate and educate young people to learn how to solve conflicts peacefully.

The Non-Violence Project Foundation inspires, motivates, and empowers young people by equipping them with the skills to cultivate awareness and understanding of non-violence. Our programs help individuals overcome violence and solve conflicts peacefully, promoting a world where creativity and peaceful communication thrive. We believe that knowledge is power, and through skill-based learning and engaging educational tools, we unlock the potential for positive change in the world.

Since our founding in 1993 in Switzerland, we have educated over 10 million people across five continents. Our education programs and outreach initiatives have earned numerous accolades for best practices. In 2011, President Obama awarded NVPF the President’s Call to Service Award. Other honors include the Presidential Daily Light Award, presented to President Bill Clinton, the Paul Harris Fellow Award from Rotary International, the American National Safety Council Award for best practice, and the Weed & Seed Award from the U.S. Department of Justice in 2009.

Our iconic symbol, the Knotted Gun, was created by renowned Swedish artist Carl Fredrik Reuterswärd in 1980. The sculpture, depicting a revolver with its barrel tied in a knot, was a response to the tragic assassination of John Lennon. Reuterswärd's intent was to symbolize the futility of violence and the power of peace. The Knotted Gun has since become a global symbol for the Non-Violence Project, representing our commitment to educating the world on peaceful conflict resolution.

With our 30-year legacy, innovative methods, and a growing community of change advocates like you, we are actively shaping a more peaceful and non-violent world.

As a non-profit based in Switzerland, we operate globally, welcoming individuals from all corners of the world to join us in our mission.

For more information about our initiatives, please visit www.nonviolence.com or contact us at admin@nonviolence.com.

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