Grace Initiative Global organizes important discussion on peacebuilding : Applicable to all internationally - even the United States - see our commentary in VTDigger. Program delivered on GNAT.org

Peacebuilding is an activity that aims to resolve injustice in nonviolent ways and to transform the cultural & structural conditions that generated violence. It is not just a question of national capacity in terms of understanding, education, expertise as in the traditional international peacebuilding strategy, but rather a recognition that resolving grievances, injustices, frustration. 

According to the UN: Most peacebuilding happens once conflict – i.e. major, large-scale violence – has ended. But some peacebuilding tasks can start even during conflict. For example, in pockets of peace, civil society organizations, local government or traditional actors may be promoting conflict resolution mechanisms, or seeking to provide basic services or develop livelihood opportunities.

Contributions from Yale Divinity School, UN DPPA, Goddard College, Jerusalem Peacebuilders, Sant Egidio, experts Robin Lloyd (WILFP USA), Maj. General Michael Smith (ret), Dr. Abraham Joseph.