| In the fall of 2009 The Peace Alliance staff and board of directors engaged the network
in developing a Strategic Plan for 2009-2011. We expect that the initiatives of our 2009/2011 Strategic
Plan will be a game-changer in terms of how our nation approaches peace and conflict. The plan, which the network helped craft
through their feedback (read comments about the process), provides a powerful roadmap to help realize the practical applications of peace in our personal lives,
communities, country and world. Our efforts will help both strengthen and support peacebuilding in our public policy. This
will make an immediate impact on the health of communities across the nation. We will work, in partnership with the Student
Peace Alliance, through the following three key areas: -
ADVOCACY:
Advocate for evidence-based legislation and policy that will enhance our capacity to reduce violence and build sustainable
peace both domestically and internationally. Currently supporting legislation to establish a U.S. Department of Peace and
the Youth PROMISE Act.
- APPLIED PEACEBUILDING: Practice and promote
community peacebuilding efforts that engage people in the day-to-day work of understanding and preventing violence in our
homes, communities, and institutions as well as in our personal lives.
- COALITIONS
& PUBLIC EDUCATION: Build broad-based coalitions, educate the public, and generate media in support of our specific
policy and community service initiatives.
Please
be sure to read through our strategic plan and see what inspires you. Consider
hosting a House Party on December 5th or January 9th to inspire others about the work of The Peace Alliance! Look here for more information on how to join your fellow peace activists across the country in hosting a House Party.
The plan has five specific sections: Legislative
Advocacy, Community Peacebuilding, Mainstreaming Peacebuilding in the Media, Build and Empower the Grassroots Network, and
Financial Sustainability. All of these areas are necessary towards our goal of building sustainable peace on a local,
national and international scale. As we begin to take action in accordance with this plan we continue to recognize
the need for the strategic plan to be a living document-- giving us the ability to meet the needs of the network and take
on new exciting opportunities that present a true means to peace. Below are updated documents and materials about The Peace Alliance. You can also find updated
materials on the Student Peace Alliance website. | 
Strategic Plan 2009-2011