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11.06.26From Conflicting Communities to the Main Stage: WPDI Brings Young Peacemakers to the One Young World Summit
“Since 2012, we have always worked with young people on the ground; not as beneficiaries,...
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10.28.26Investing in Peace: International Day of Peace in Action
“We weren’t just talking about helping people; we actually got to do something...
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10.22.26Traditional and Local Leaders in Lafon Commit to Peace and Cooperation
“Dialogue gives us the opportunity to sit together, understand each other, and...
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10.19.26Celebrating Rise as One: The 2026 Gala Newsletter
Dear friends, What does it mean to Rise as One? At WPDI’s gala in New York, the...
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10.15.26Building Skills for Peace: WPDI South Africa Trains 90 RCS Staff Members and Partners in 2026
October 15, 2026 - Leading a team and supporting people through difficult circumstances...
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10.12.2610 Years of the Domestic Harmonizer Program: 10 Lessons We’ve Learned
October 12, 2026 - Ten years ago, in September 2016, Forest Whitaker...
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10.08.26From Crochet Bags to Business Plans: Entrepreneurs Develop Their Ideas in Chiapas
October 8, 2026 - The start of the fall season marked the completion of WPDI...
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09.29.26Young People in Chiapas Build Their Digital Skills to Expand Their Opportunities
September 29, 2026 - To close out the summer, 13 young people in Chiapas participated...
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09.24.26Prove It Matters: WPDI and the UN Office of the SRSG for Children and Armed Conflict Partner to Advocate for Children’s Rights
September 24, 2026 - Across South Africa, South Sudan, and Uganda, WPDI mobilized...
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09.21.26International Day of Peace: Investing in Peace Means Investing in People
An op-ed by Forest Whitaker on International Day of Peace September 21, 2026 We...
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