WHAT YOU
CAN DO
"The fruit of silence is prayer; the fruit of prayer is faith; the fruit of faith is love; the fruit of love is service; the fruit of service is peace."
— Mother Teresa
SERVICE and HUMANITARIAN ACTION
This is about humanity —– we are living things; we depend on each other. And that’s how we are going to build a global community where we care for each other and make this world a better place.
— Former Child Soldier and Rapper Emmanuel Jal
Peace Day provides individuals with an opportunity to build peace and a sense of our common humanity through volunteering and service as well as learning about humanitarian and environmental issues affecting communities close to home and across the world.
FEATURED VIDEO FROM PEACE DAY PHILLY
Farah Siraj’s song “What If” encourages us to be mindful of those who live in contexts of war and conflict – whether across our city or across the world. Deepening our compassion and awareness of others is a cornerstone of building peace.
COMPASSION GAMES
Any Peace Day Austin activity, service, project, or event can also be part of the Compassion Games. Are you ready to challenge each other to make the world an even more compassionate place to live? Game On! Register here to play
Questions? Contact compassionateaustin@gmail.com.
SERVICE/HUMANITARIAN AID RELATED ORGANIZATIONS:
GLOBAL
THE UNITED NATIONS – Humanitarian Affairs
THE ENOUGH PROJECT: The Project to End Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity
Supports UNICEF’s work in support of the world’s children through fundraising, advocacy, and education in the United States.
LOCAL