Associations
Association for Global New Thought -
The Association for Global New Thought's vision of planetary transformation is based on
the conviction that there are universal spiritual truths which represent the emerging
spiritual paradigm for the new millennium. The principles of universal spirituality are a
statement of this paradigm and the essence of New Thought. They reflect the core teachings
of the world's great spiritual traditions.
Soka Gakkai International (SGI)
- The Soka Gakkai International is a worldwide association of 76 constituent organizations
with membership in over 163 countries and territories. In the service of its members and
society at large, SGI centers its activities on developing the positive human
potentialities for individual happiness and for global peace and prosperity. The breadth
and focus of its mission derive from the philosophy and practice of Nichiren Buddhism.
M.K. Gandhi
Institute for Nonviolence - The mission of the M.K. Gandhi Institute for
Nonviolence is to promote and apply the principles of nonviolence locally, nationally, and
globally, to prevent violence and resolve personal and public conflicts through research,
education, and programming. The Institute was established to promote and teach the
philosophy and practice of nonviolence to help reduce the violence that consumes our
hearts, our homes, and our societies. The Gandhi Institute continues to build upon Mahatma
Gandhi's teachings through many programs, seminars, talks, and events.
Mays and Thurman Association - In
May 1995, The Benjamin E. Mays National Memorial and The Howard Thurman National
Memorial were dedicated to honor two of America's great leaders--two African Americans who
shaped the lives of thousands of people of all ages and races and, through them, helped to
change the face of America.
Fellowship of Reconciliation
- The Fellowship of Reconciliation envisions a world of justice, peace, and
freedom. It is a revolutionary vision of a beloved community where differences are
respected, conflicts are addressed nonviolently, oppressive structures are dismantled, and
where people live in harmony with the earth, nurtured by diverse spiritual traditions that
foster compassion, solidarity, and reconciliation. FOR seeks to replace violence, war,
racism, and economic injustice with nonviolence, peace, and justice. They are an
interfaith organization committed to active nonviolence as a transforming way of life and
as a means of radical change. They educate, train, build coalitions, and engage in
nonviolent and compassionate actions locally, nationally, and globally. Since 1915, The
Fellowship of Reconciliation (FOR) has carried on programs and educational projects
concerned with domestic and international peace and justice, nonviolent alternatives to
conflict, and the rights of conscience. A Nonviolent, Interfaith, tax exempt organization,
The FOR promotes nonviolence and has members from many religious and ethnic traditions. It
is a part of the International Fellowship of Reconciliation (IFOR), which has affiliates
in over 40 countries.
The Foundation for
Community Encouragement - FCE encourages people, in a fragmented world, to
discover new and better ways of being together. Living, learning, and teaching the
principles of community, they serve as a catalyst for individuals groups and organizations
to:
- Communicate with authenticity
- Deal with difficult issues
- Welcome and affirm diversity
- Bridge differences with integrity
- Relate with compassion and respect
FCE's approach encourages tolerance of
ambiguity, the experience of discovery and the tension between holding on and letting go.
In their work to empower others they remember their reliance upon a spirit within and
beyond themselves.
The
Science and Spirituality Magazine- reports on the
cutting-edge science, balanced with the wisdom of a world of faiths.
They provide intriguing
research news and dialog on genetics and ethics, ecology, faith and
medicine, brain chemistry and behavior, quantum physics, and much
more. They are concerned about the world's most intractable problems -
war, genocide, crime, poverty, secular or religious tyranny - and are
eager to examine new approaches to solving them.
The Albert Einstein
Institution – is a nonprofit organization advancing the study and use of
strategic nonviolent action in conflicts throughout the world. The mission is pursued by
encouraging research and policy studies on the methods of nonviolent action and their past
uses; by sharing this research with the public through publications, conferences, and the
media; and by consulting with groups in conflict about the strategic potential on
nonviolent action.
The Foreign Policy Association (FPA) – is a national,
nonpartisan, nongovernmental, educational organization founded in 1918 to educate
Americans about significant world issues that affect their lives. FPA provides impartial
publications, programs and forums designed to increase public awareness of international
matters that shape this country’s future, and to foster citizen involvement in those
issues. FPA reaches high school, college and university students as well as adults
throughout the country who want to keep up-to-date on world events. Adults participate in
discussion groups in libraries, Y’s, World Affairs Councils, chapters of the American Association of University
Women, Rotary Clubs, the League of Women Voters, UNAUSA, bookstores, retirement
communities and in meetings at people’s homes.
Non Violence International
– assists individuals, organizations, and governments striving to utilize
nonviolent methods to bring about changes reflecting the values of justice and human
development on personal, social, economic, and political levels. Since its founding in
1989, Nonviolence International (NI) has provided assistance to individuals,
organizations, and governments globally seeking nonviolent means to achieve their social
and political goals. The goal of NI is to strengthen the ability of individuals or
communities to make decisions about situations affecting their lives and to participate in
defining their’ state’s or nation’s interest by enhancing leadership and
nonviolence skills.
The United States Institute of Peace – is an
independent, nonpartisan federal institution created and funded by Congress to strengthen
the nation’s capacity to promote the peaceful resolution of international conflict.
Established in 1984, the Institute meets its congressional mandate through an array of
programs, including grants, fellowships, conferences and workshops, library services,
publications, and other educational activities. The Institute’s Board of Directors is
appointed by the President of the United States and confirmed by the U.S. Senate.
The World Affairs Councils of
America – are nonprofit, nonpartisan organizations open to all who
wish to join. Started in 1918, the current system has 80 councils and 24 affiliated
organizations. The councils have 375,000 members, including 300,000 in the nationwide
foreign policy discussion and polling program Great Decisions. All councils sponsor
speaker programs, and many run business roundtables, travel programs, teacher workshops,
school programs, young professionals’ programs, festivals, conferences, and local
radio and television programs.
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