The Non-Violence Project Foundation opens India office.
The Non-Violence Project Foundation opens India office.

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The Non-Violence Project Foundation (NVPF), based in Geneva, opens office in India.

The Non-Violence Project Foundation (NVPF), based in Geneva, opens their India office.

The objective is to educate 3 million young people by the year 2025.

The Non-Violence Project Foundation has just officially launched the NVP India office in the presence of local authorities. India is the 31st country in which NVPF is active. Birendra Kumar, the local director, is now starting to implement the NVP educational programs in schools around the country.

The Non-Violence Project Foundation is a Swiss non-profit organization founded in 1993 and based in Geneva. The mission of the foundation is to contribute to the creation of a better world by bringing education to young people around the world enabling them to learn how to behave and take responsibility in all violent situations.

Their educational program works towards prevention through subjects like respect for one another, self-esteem, tolerance, conflict resolution, emotional intelligence, bullying, etc. It is designed for young people ages 10-19 and combines academics with athletics. The Foundation has received numerous international awards and recognitions.

“India has long been a country in which we wish to work. We are lucky to have a strong and determined team in place going forward.” affirmed Blaise Obverson, the CEO General Director of NVPF.

30 trainers and 10 ‘master trainers’ have been trained over the past few weeks in order to cover the areas in focus.

“From 2018 to 2025, we will convert 100 boarding schools, to schools for our educational program, ‘Peace Schools for Sustainability’, and between 2020 and 2030, we will establish one ‘Peace School’ in every state capital of India. Our goal is to educate 3 million young people by the year 2025”, said local director Birendra Kumar. 

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The Non-Violence Project Foundation (NVPF) is a Swiss non-profit organization founded in 1993 and based in Geneva. Its mission is to help build a better world by delivering education to young people all around the world, to enable them to learn how to act and take responsibility in all situations of conflicts and violence. NVPF has educated more than 8 million young people, teachers, and sports coaches on 5 continents, with a goal of reaching 50 million by the year 2025.

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We inspire, motivate and educate young people to learn how to solve conflicts peacefully.

The Non-Violence Project Foundation inspires, motivates, and empowers young people by equipping them with the skills to cultivate awareness and understanding of non-violence. Our programs help individuals overcome violence and solve conflicts peacefully, promoting a world where creativity and peaceful communication thrive. We believe that knowledge is power, and through skill-based learning and engaging educational tools, we unlock the potential for positive change in the world.

Since our founding in 1993 in Switzerland, we have educated over 10 million people across five continents. Our education programs and outreach initiatives have earned numerous accolades for best practices. In 2011, President Obama awarded NVPF the President’s Call to Service Award. Other honors include the Presidential Daily Light Award, presented to President Bill Clinton, the Paul Harris Fellow Award from Rotary International, the American National Safety Council Award for best practice, and the Weed & Seed Award from the U.S. Department of Justice in 2009.

Our iconic symbol, the Knotted Gun, was created by renowned Swedish artist Carl Fredrik Reuterswärd in 1980. The sculpture, depicting a revolver with its barrel tied in a knot, was a response to the tragic assassination of John Lennon. Reuterswärd's intent was to symbolize the futility of violence and the power of peace. The Knotted Gun has since become a global symbol for the Non-Violence Project, representing our commitment to educating the world on peaceful conflict resolution.

With our 30-year legacy, innovative methods, and a growing community of change advocates like you, we are actively shaping a more peaceful and non-violent world.

As a non-profit based in Switzerland, we operate globally, welcoming individuals from all corners of the world to join us in our mission.

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