When we think of the word peace, there are many words that come to mind. Tranquility, calmness, and harmony. Peace should surround us in a world where we all work together. But instead, sometimes, we cause each other hurt and chaos. Learning how to bring peace to others and ourselves should be fundamental.

The United States Institute of Peace (USIP) is a non-partisan, independent federal organization that Congress established in 1984. Its primary goal is to stop, reduce, and end violent conflicts worldwide. The USIP is a national platform for leading examination, investigation, and preparation for peacebuilding and compromise.

Additionally, the USIP contributes to the nation’s understanding of conflict and peacebuilding. It studies topics like polarization, violence prevention, civil society’s role in promoting peace in American society, and other issues related to peace and conflict.

The USIP also creates opportunities as well. They state;

Through the Peace Teachers Program, teacher workshops, webinars, and other opportunities, educators can find support and training on how to incorporate peacebuilding themes and skills into their educational settings.

“Teacher Opportunities.” United States Institute of Peace, 2 Dec. 2021, www.usip.org/US-Schools/Teacher-Opportunities.

So, with this known, we can ask ourselves this question. How would a world that revolves around peace change the way that we live?

𝑰𝒏 𝒂 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒑𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒆 𝒓𝒆𝒊𝒈𝒏𝒔 𝒔𝒖𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒎𝒆

People would handle issues and conflicts by talking and understanding instead of fighting.

Nations would cooperate to prevent clashes and help one another.

No matter where they come from or what they believe, everyone would have the same rights and opportunities.

We would be concerned about the environment and collaborate to ensure everyone has enough resources.

Schooling would be vital, teaching us to regard others and track down peaceful arrangements.

Rather than punishing people who do wrong, we would focus on aiding them and further developing things.

𝑷𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒐𝒘 𝒖𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒐𝒏 𝒃𝒖𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂 𝒃𝒆𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒇𝒖𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚𝒐𝒏𝒆’𝒔 𝒍𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅.

Overall, the USIP is working to bring us together as individuals and as one. We are all put on this Earth not only to care about ourselves, but about each other. And with the guidance that the USIP is giving to others, we are able to look forward to a future of peace.

Ananda Earlie