PeaceJam seeks to motivate and support a generation of young leaders committed to positive change in themselves, their communities and the world through the inspiration of Nobel Peace Prize winners who pass on the spirit, skills and wisdom they embody. The PeaceJam Foundation has the largest number of Nobel Peace Laureates in the world working together for a common cause—our youth.

PeaceJam is a year round, on-going education program where students study and engage with the greatest living peacemakers of our time.  The result?  The cliché of “one person making a difference” comes powerfully alive for each participating youth.

Since the PeaceJam program was launched in 1996 nearly 600,000 young people have participated in the program worldwide. Through PeaceJam, over 300,000 Global Call to Action projects have been developed and implemented, and thousands of new volunteer  opportunities for youth have been created.

‘PeaceJammers’ have succeeded in creating teen centers, diversity programs, local food-growing programs, AIDS education projects, conflict resolution workshops, aid for the homeless, violence prevention  programs, meals for senior citizens – and much more.  

PeaceJam Programs

PeaceJam Juniors (elementary school)

A standards-based curriculum that integrates conflict resolution and character development through the childhood stories of12 Nobel Peace Laureates, and a Global Call to Action project.

PeaceJam Leaders (middle school)

Builds leadership, social skills, and personal identity through the stories of the adolescent lives of Nobel Peace Laureates, as well as a Global Call to Action project.

PeaceJam Ambassadors (high school)

Builds civic engagement, peacemaking skills, and understanding of social justice issues.  Students complete a Global Call to Action project and study one Nobel Laureate each year, culminating in an annual conference with that Nobel Laureate.

PeaceJam Scholars (college)

Student groups are formed on college campuses. Students participate in an in-depth study of international issues and the lives of Nobel Peace Laureates, and complete a Global Call to Action service project.

PeaceJam Juvenile Justice

Designed for incarcerated and recently released youth from the juvenile justice system. Emphasizes civic responsibility and reconciliation through the study of Nobel Laureates and the completion of a Global Call to Action project.