Peace Builders India Forum Meeting
2024-05-03 08:00 - 2024-05-05 18:00 UTC | N H, Kadavur, Chatrapatty Post, Natham – Madurai Rd, Madurai – 625 014, Tamilnadu, South India
Join us on August 8, 2024, for an inspiring event that brings together thought leaders and innovators. The day will be packed with insightful sessions, networking opportunities, and hands-on workshops. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this transformative experience.

The Niwano Peace Prize
2024-08-08 | 1234 Divi St. #1000, San Francisco, CA 94220, 1234 Divi St. #1000,, San Francisco, CA 94220, United States

Peacebuilders Forum India .5
2026-03-08 - 2026-03-11
Background
The Fifth Peacebuilders Forum India (PBFI.5) meeting will be held at the Gandhi Research Foundation (GRF), Jalgaon. Since 2024, PBFI has steadily built up momentum, capacity, and collective strength needed to advance the cause of peace. Today, amidst the brewing polycrises, this collegium of peacebuilders aims to harmonize diverse initiatives at both community and national levels. With this in mind, it is hoped that the participants will join their hearts and minds for PBFI.5
Aims

Exchange the experiences of peacebuilders.
Develop thematic group formations for discussion and follow-up actions.
Align with Gandhian Principles
Create the opportunity for peacebuilders to take up peace advocacy.
Identify actions for strengthening international solidarity.

Our Thematic Areas

Women as Peacebuilders
Peacebuilding needed in India with attention to communal harmony
Strengthening solidarity with peacebuilders internationally
Peacebuilders and Peace Education
Peacebuilders in conflict areas
Peacebuilders and climate change

PBFI.5, 2026 will bring together over 60 individuals from different parts of the country, uniting them together to share a rich spectrum of perspectives. We look forward to expanding the opportunities for peacebuilding activities.
Jai Jagat!

Agenda Summary
(Core meeting dates: 8th and 11th March 2026)
8th March

A Celebration of Dance for Women
Panel Discussion on Women as Peacebuilders by women and Q/A

9th March

What Kind of Peacebuilding is Needed in India?
Getting to know the work of participants.
Panel Discussion on Peace Education

10th March

Peace Builders Working in Conflict Regions
Panel Peace and Climate Change

11th March

Strengthening Peacebuilders Internationally
Planning Forward for PBFI Discussion of the Setting up of a Peace Fund

Travel details:

GRF is near Jalgaon Railway Station.
Flights available to Jalgaon (from Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad) or Aurangabad (pickup arranged).
