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NVPF 2022 Annual Report

NVPF 2022 Annual Report

We are thrilled to introduce the 2022 Annual Report presenting accomplishments and advancements throughout 2022.

John Neto Valente (Re Capital), Anouk Tenten (NVPF), Newman Leech (Re Capital) and former soccer player Luis Figo.

The Non-Violence Project Foundation Announces Multiyear Partnership with RE Capital

The Non-Violence Project Foundation is delighted to announce a multiyear partnership with RE Capital, a pan-European, investment, development and asset management company.
The partnership will be centred on engagement and education for entire communities, and was heralded by the unveiling of a Knotted Gun statue, on the event of the celebration of the Armistice Day, which settles the symbolic e

SDA Collection "Moment of Victory"

The Non-Violence Project and ChampSDA join forces through FOOTBALL FOR PEACE

The Non-Violence Project and ChampSDA have strengthened a long-term partnership through FOOTBALL FOR PEACE, an initiative to promote cohesion, team spirit and other skills among children and youth to prevent and reduce violent behaviors.

To support this initiative and raise funds, the artist group “Green Capitalists” have developed several collections of Secured Digital Assets on the theme

Anouk Tenten, nouvelle CEO de la Fondation Non-Violence Project basée à Genève

Anouk Tenten, nouvelle CEO de la Fondation Non-Violence Project basée à Genève

Genève, le 14 septembre 2022
La Fondation Non-Violence Project (NVPF) est ravie d’annoncer la nomination d’Anouk Tenten en tant que nouvelle CEO. Avec un profil international et avec plus de 12 ans d’expérience dans le secteur de l’éducation, Anouk Tenten a une grande ambition pour la Fondation, visant à faire des programmes NVP un standard d'excellence pour toutes les organisations dans leur p

Anouk Tenten new CEO of Swiss-based Non-Violence Project Foundation (NVPF)

Anouk Tenten new CEO of Swiss-based Non-Violence Project Foundation (NVPF)

Geneva, 14th September 2022 
The Non-Violence Project Foundation (NVPF) is thrilled to announce the nomination of Anouk Tenten as its new CEO. With a strong international profile and after more than 12 years of management experience in the field of education, Anouk Tenten holds great ambition for the Foundation, aiming to make NVP programs a standard for all organizations in their fight against

La sculpture Non-Violence, aussi connue sous le nom de Pistolet Noué, sur l' Ile Rousseau in Geneva pendant SCULPTUREGARDEN

Le Pistolet Noué exposé pour la première fois dans la Ville de Genève

Genève, le 5 septembre 2022- La Fondation Non-Violence Project se réjouit qu’un exemplaire du Pistolet Noué, symbole international de paix et logo de la Fondation, soit exposé pour la première fois à Genève, ville accueillant de nombreuses organisations internationales oeuvrant pour la paix et siège de la Fondation. L’œuvre d’art qui incorpore un puissant message de non-violence, est exposée sur l

The Non-Violence sculpture, also known as the Knotted Gun, displayed on the Ile Rousseau in Geneva during SCULPTUREGARDEN

The Knotted Gun being exhibited for the first time in Geneva

Geneva, 5th September 2022
The Non-Violence Project Foundation is thrilled that a replica of the Knotted Gun, an international symbol of peace and logo of the Foundation, has been exhibited for the first time in Geneva, a city hosting many international organizations striving for peace and the Foundation’s headquarters. The Knotted Gun’s replicas are displayed in more than 30 locations around t

The Non-Violence Project Foundation unveils a wooden and world’s biggest Knotted Gun replica at the 2020 Expo in Dubai

The Non-Violence Project Foundation unveils a wooden and world’s biggest Knotted Gun replica at the 2020 Expo in Dubai

The Non-Violence Project Foundation (NVPF) is thrilled to announce that, thanks to the support from Ulrich John, Trustee from Original Voice Trust (OVT), the first wooden and biggest replica of the Knotted Gun has been recently unveiled at the Swedish Pavilion of the 2020 Expo in Dubai. The unveiling was attended by Amina Mohammed, UN Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations. The choice of w

NVP Brazil partnering with the YOU Foundation and HOPE’87 in a major educational favela project

NVP Brazil partnering with the YOU Foundation and HOPE’87 in a major educational favela project

The Non-Violence Project Foundation is thrilled to share the partneship realized by NVP Brazil in a pre-school project «Creche Comunitária Amigos – Santos, an initiative dedicated to children in the favela Morro São Bento in Santos city.
Creche Comunitária Amigos – Santos is the result of the tireless work of UNITED TEAMS, thestrategic alliance of the YOU Foundation (Germany) and HOPE’87 (Aus

Launch of ARILD LINKS x Non-Violence in the USA

Launch of ARILD LINKS x Non-Violence in the USA

The Non-Violence Project Foundation (NVPF) is pleased to announce the launch of its partnership with ARILD LINKS in the USA. ARILD LINKS will bring to the US market jewelry made out of illegal melted guns, in collaboration with Humanium Metal. The launch is supported by The Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce in New York (SACCNY).
Turning illegal melted guns into jewelry
Arild Links is a fi

La Fondation Non-Violence Project renforce son partenariat avec l’EHL, la prestigieuse école hôtelière, sur la prévention du harcèlement sexuel

La Fondation Non-Violence Project renforce son partenariat avec l’EHL, la prestigieuse école hôtelière, sur la prévention du harcèlement sexuel

​La Fondation Non-Violence Project a le plaisir d'annoncer le renforcement de son partenariat avec l’Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL) sur la prévention du harcèlement sexuel. Depuis l'automne 2019,1400 étudiants ont été formés dans le cadre de l'initiative de prévention du harcèlement sexuel (SHP) En 2021, environ 1200 étudiants participeront à cette formation ainsi que 500 membres du staff.

The Non-Violence Project Foundation strengthens its partnership with EHL, the prestigious hospitality management school, on sexual harassment prevention

The Non-Violence Project Foundation strengthens its partnership with EHL, the prestigious hospitality management school, on sexual harassment prevention

The Non-Violence Project Foundation (NVPF) is pleased to announce the strengthening of its collaboration with Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL) on sexual harassment prevention. Since fall 2019, over 1400 first year EHL students were trained as part of the institution’s Sexual Harassment Prevention (SHP) Initiative. In 2021, around 1200 students will attend the training as well as 500 EHL staff.

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We inspire, motivate and engage people to learn how to solve conflicts peacefully through raising awareness and education.

The Non-Violence Project Foundation empowers people with creative tools and skills to cultivate awareness and understanding of non-violence, enabling them to overcome violence, leading to a virtuous cycle of positive impact. We believe that knowledge is power, and that creativity can help unlock the full potential of this power through skill-based learning and learning tools that are more engaging, impactful, and relevant to the needs of today and tomorrow.

We have educated more than 9 million people on five continents since the organisation was founded in 1993 in Switzerland. Our education programs and outreach initiatives have won several awards for best practise. President Obama awarded NVP the ”President’s Call to Service Award” in 2011. Other awards include the Presidential Daily Light Award, received by President Bill Clinton, the Paul Harris Fellow Award given by Rotary International, the American National Safety Council Award for best practise and the Weed & Seed Award given by US Justice Department in 2009.

It is thanks to our 30-year legacy, symbol of the Knotted Gun, innovative methods, and a growing community of change advocates like you that we can shape a more peaceful and non-violent world.

We are a non-profit based in Geneva, Switzerland, but operating globally, which means you can join us wherever you are.

For more information about us and our initiatives please visit www.nonviolence.com or contact us at admin@nonviolence.com

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