Arkansas Peace Week

Arkansas Peace Week: Make Peace our “Natural” State!

Our Mission: Arkansas Peace Week is a program of activities with a mission to educate and promote peacemaking in our society and raise awareness of organizations working to build a lasting peace in Arkansas.

Who We Are: Arkansas Peace Week is conducted by a coalition of local, national and international organizations, faith groups and individuals, with a mission to promote peace and justice. Arkansas Peace Week is planned in coordination with the nationwide Campaign Non-Violence Week of Actions.

Why We Do It: Arkansas Peace Week celebrates non-violence as a means to instill justice, build stronger communities, alleviate poverty, promote ecological stewardship, end war, eliminate the scourge of violence in our society, while seeking respect, inclusion and fair treatment of all people. The lessons learned and relationships formed during Arkansas Peace Week create a foundation for sustainable peace in our society throughout the year.

What We Do: During the third week of September, in observance of the United Nations International Day of Peace, Arkansas Peace Week includes numerous events hosted by dozens of organizations throughout the state. These events feature education, service, dialogue and outreach activities promoting our mission. We invite all like-minded groups and organizations to plan an event during Arkansas Peace Week.

Feature events include:

  • Arkansas Peace Fest – Family friendly event with fun for all ages. Art, Crafts, Food, Music, and Fun. Lessons for youth and adults promoting peace in Arkansas.
  • Peace Week Youth Summit – A workshop to network and connect students to create social change in their universities, communities, and lives.
  • Peace Across Faiths Interfaith Meal – Share a meal and celebrate peace from different faiths and non-faith perspectives.
  • Peace Week in our Schools – A program to help schools and youth organizations take concrete steps to counter the threat of violence in our society.
  • Peace Week Mural – Murals on 7th Street, sending a message of inclusion and peace

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