Peacework is a 501(c)3 global nonprofit organization that engages communities, academic institutions, and corporations in innovative cross-sector solutions for sustainable development around the world and across seven development disciplines: agriculture, business, education, engineering, health, public service, and technology.

1. Education that Empowers

2. Hello. We’re
And we have an idea.

3. We think that you
!
(yes, you)
!
can have an immediate,
meaningful, sustainable impact
on the world.

4. We’re talking about this world.
(The one you read about in the news).

5. And it’s kind of daunting,
right?
How big it is,
how small you are. . .
(And let’s not even get into the
whole universe thing)

6. Because we know that it’s
got a lot of challenges.
Environmental
Sustainability
Ethical
Business
Access to
Education
Safe
Infrastructure
Access to
Technology
Fair
Government
Quality
Healthcare
Economic
Literacy Opportunity
Gender
Equality

7. It also has a lot of people.

8. Who have a lot of ideas.

9. And a lot of skills.
(A whole lot.)

10. So when it comes to making
the world a better place,
the problem can’t be

11. So when it comes to making
the world a better place,
the problem can’t be
a lack of ideas
!
!
!

12. So when it comes to making
the world a better place,
the problem can’t be
a lack of ideas
!
or a lack of skills
!

13. So when it comes to making
the world a better place,
the problem can’t be
a lack of ideas
!
or a lack of skills
!
or even a lack of money

14. So when it comes to making
the world a better place,
the problem can’t be
a lack of ideas
!
or a lack of skills
!
or even a lack of money
(there’s a lot out there!)

15. It’s a lack of collaboration:

16. It’s a lack of collaboration:
bringing together

17. It’s a lack of collaboration:
bringing together
the right
people

18. It’s a lack of collaboration:
bringing together
the right
people
and the right
resources

19. It’s a lack of collaboration:
bringing together
at the right
time.
the right
people
and the right
resources

20. is that convener.

21. Because at
we believe that

22. No matter what you study

23. No matter what you study
Or where you work

24. You’ve got something
to bring to the table.

25. That’s why we’ve worked in
25+
countries around the world

26. And with
70+
colleges and universities

27. Who have a lot of passionate
people.

28. With a lot of great ideas.

29. And a ton of skills.

30. So for us, it’s no coincidence

31. So for us, it’s no coincidence
AGRICULTURE BUSINESS EDUCATION ENGINEERING HEALTH PUBLIC SERVICE TECHNOLOGY
That they study critical areas like these.

32. Because, after all,
these aren’t problems.

33. They’re possibilities.

34. And that’s why we
harness the talents of
students and faculty

35. And that’s why we
harness the talents of
students and faculty
likeyou

36. And connect you

37. And connect you
with the expertise
of local leaders
around the world

38. you
To put
at the center
of the opportunity

39. to transform ideas

40. into action.

41. We do this with
!
3
!
!
!
simple values in mind.

42. 1 Community
Leadership
“Local leadership is essential to
sustainable social change.”

43. 1
Community
Leadership
Brilliance abounds
in the communities
that we work with.

44. Community
1 Leadership
That’s why we start
every project with
their vision and voice.

45. 2 Innovation
Powered
“Innovation is everywhere and it
is accelerated by collaboration.”

46. 2 Innovation
Powered
Universities are
hubs for new ideas
and social change.

47. 2 Innovation
Powered
That’s why we
engage you in the
solution.

48. 3 Peacework
Driven
“We can all be change agents if
given the opportunity.”

49. 3 Peacework
Driven
Social change is
not just an end in
itself.

50. 3 Peacework
Driven
It’s an intentional process
that must activate the
change agent in everyone.

51. Because together,

52. Great things can happen.

53. Things like…

54. Pioneering
preventative
medicine for
waterborne
illness in
Dangriga,
BELIZE

55. Building capacity
for elderly and
orphan services in
Mulanje,
MALAWI

56. Advocating and
expanding disability
programs and
services in
Hoa An,
VIETNAM

57. Installing solar
technology in
children’s homes
and schools in
Roatan,
HONDURAS

58. Rallying
public awareness
and support
for Zimbabwean
refugee farmers in
Pretoria,
SOUTH AFRICA

59. Empowering
women’s
cooperatives and
businesses in
Santiago
Atitlan,
GUATEMALA

60. All of these possibilities
start withyou

61. your
passion

62. your
potential

63. your
education
&

64. education
which then becomes

65. education
that uplifts.

66. education
that inspires.

67. education
that empowers.

68. join So
us!

69. Students:
Start a Movement
Start a Peacework Chapter on your campus
and bring your ideas to action.
chapters@peacework.org

70. Faculty and Staff:
Launch a Program
Customize a global service program
for high-impact student learning.
academic@peacework.org

71. Learn More
Visit us online to learn more about how your institution
can have an impact on the world.
www.peacework.org

72. Shaping global citizens for 25 years