We believe that everyone deserves to live in a safe and supportive environment, free from violence and abuse.

We believe that everyone deserves to live in a safe and supportive environment, free from violence and abuse.

Transforming conflict, transforming lives, together.

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AVP around the world …

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Generous Jason talks about his experience with AVP.
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Scenes of a Workshop inside jail
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Recent News

From the World Projects

📢 Exciting Announcement: Our New Book is Published!

September 20, 2024
I’m thrilled to share that Building Peace and Community: The Alternatives to Violence Project Around the World is officially published! 🎉 After six years of collaboration with an amazing team—including Betty, Dawn, John, Tonette from...

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“AVP helped me realise that I am the source of violence and in order to make a difference I have to start with me.”
Community Leader
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
“My heart breaks open every workshop. I learn about me when I listen to the participants. We become one.”
Yani Lluvia
Facilitator / Mexico
“I went into the workshop as a pessimist and I came out a changed person. I was alive, I was actually alive.”
Inmate
Raleigh, NC. USA