The Peace Alliance is a nonpartisan citizen action organization representing a growing constituency for peace. A 501(c)4 organization established in May 2004, our mission is to empower civic activism for a culture of peace. Our vision is a future in which the practical programs and principles of peacebuilding are the bedrock of our personal, national and global interest and investment. Our goal is to take the field of peacebuilding from the margins of the political and societal dialogue and bring it to its rightful place: Central to our policymaking, investment and understanding. We achieve this primarily through a massive public education, outreach and citizen lobbying effort. Our current focus is the campaign for a cabinet-level U.S. Department of Peace.

A collection of regular reports from Iraq, coordinated by independent journalist Jeremy Scahill and videographer Jacqueline Soohen.

“One of the things that is distressing about the war on Iraq is our government's silence regarding casualties, even the casualties of our own soldiers. They release individual notices of troop deaths, but nowhere do they tally up those notices in a public place. Our website is an attempt to change that. The data there has been meticulously researched ... and is kept in many different ways so as to assist other researchers in finding answers to their questions.”

MFSO is an organization of people who are opposed to war in Iraq and who have relatives or loved ones in the military.

Voices in the Wilderness

and Voices in the Wilderness UK Voices in the Wilderness is a joint US/UK campaign to end the economic sanctions against the people of Iraq. We are teachers, social workers, authors, health care professionals, trades people, and church workers, who in the tradition of Mohandas Gandhi, advocate nonviolence as a means for social change. VITW operates the Iraq Peace Team, an international team working to prevent an escalation of the current war against Iraq.

Veterans Against The Iraq War is a coalition of American veterans who oppose war with Iraq.

Gold Star Families for Peace

We as families of soldiers who have died as a result of war are organizing to be a positive force in our world to bring our country’s sons and daughters home from Iraq, to minimize the “human cost” of this war, and to prevent other families from the pain we are feeling as the result of our losses.

Founded in 1998, the Education for Peace in Iraq Center (EPIC) works to promote peace and development in Iraq through educational programs, policy change and advocacy initiatives. With the support of more than 30,000 members across the country, EPIC moves beyond the headlines to inform policymakers, the media and concerned citizens about what is really happening on the ground in Iraq. Almost four years after the arrival of U.S. and coalition forces, the war in Iraq has become the deadliest conflict in the 21st Century. EPIC is working to end armed conflict and support Iraqi efforts to advance peace and development, educating concerned citizens about organizations and community-based initiatives inside Iraq that are bringing desperately needed relief and development to tens of millions of people affected by the war.

121 Contact

One to One Contact: Voices of innocent civilians caught in the traumatic violence of an occupation. You can send your words to students and teachers in Iraq by emailing: 121Contact@bru-mar.com

RAWA, the Revolutionary Association of the Women of Afghanistan, was established in Kabul, Afghanistan, in 1977 as an independent political/social organization of Afghan women fighting for human rights and for social justice in Afghanistan.

WAW is a collective of Afghan and non-Afghan women from the New York area who are committed to ensuring the human rights of Afghan women.

Young Afghan-World Alliance is a nonprofit, non-political, and independent organization of concerned citizens of many cultural heritages. YAWA was started by Masuda Sultan, a 23-year-old Afghan/American woman living in Queens, New York. Ms. Sultan learned of the deaths of 19 members of her extended family during the U.S. bombing campaign and traveled with veteran TV producer Jon Alpert to Afghanistan in November 2001. A video is available, titled From Ground Zero to Ground Zero through Downtown Community Television Center in New York.

September's Mission is to support the development of a memorial park on the former World Trade Center site that ties into the overall redevelopment of Lower Manhattan, and to ensure its future sustainability through public/private partnerships.

Helping the Heroes is a volunteer not for profit organization that was started to provide comfort and services to the families and communities affected by the September 11th Attacks on America.

The mission of the Skyscraper Safety Campaign is to ensure the safety and security of all persons who live, work, or fight fires in hi-rise buildings. This mission is also concerned with evacuation procedures and fire fighting techniques for skyscrapers, as well as national building code reform. The need for quality, safety, security and code compliance as a hallmark for all future buildings is paramount. We oppose the construction of any building that does not have to comply with local codes. Educating the public and the Fire Service to become proactive to achieve these goals is a primary aim in the aftermath of September 11, 2001

This group is starting up and having a vigil for Peace at Ground Zero every Wednesday, 12 noon to 1:30 pm. Email the contact in the link for more information.

We wish to inform the public that the ashen remains of those killed at the World Trade Center have been left in a dump, The Fresh Kills Landfill, in Staten Island, NY. Our mission: To ensure the removal from The Fresh Kills landfill of the "ashen remains" of those killed on September 11, 2001. To place these ashen remains in appropriate containers. To return these ashen remains to The World Trade Center site to be part of the planned WTC memorial for their respectful, dignified and final resting place.

The September 11th Assistance Guide is a comprehensive directory to help you locate programs and agencies that meet your specific needs.

Peer support for those who have lost loved ones in the attack on the Pentagon. Within these pages we try to provide each of you with items of special interest, links to valuable and insightful resources, and places for you to share part of your life with the rest of us.

Tuesday's Children, a nonprofit family service organization founded by family and friends of 9/11 victims, has made an eighteen year commitment dedicated to the needs of every child who lost a parent on 9/11. Working in tandem with recognized leaders in the fields of child development, family advocacy, crisis counceling and mentoring initiatives, Tuesday's Children had developed an innovative platform of programs based on family community interaction which focus on the realization of full potential today and tomorrow.

Families of September 11 is a nonprofit organization founded by families of those who died in the September 11 terrorist attacks. We promote the interests of the victims' families and support public policies that improve the prevention of and response to terrorism.

The Coalition of 9/11 Families is comprised of 9/11 family organizations and represents thousands of family members, survivors and rescue workers.

An advocacy group comprised of family members who lost loved ones on September 11, 2001 as a result of the attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and the hijacking of four commercial airliners.

Provides relevant resources, information and advocacy for parents, caregivers, and other professionals supporting children affected by trauma.

is a support and information network for the families and friends of the victims and survivors of the terrorist attack on America—September 11, 2001. As an advocacy group—initiated by families and friends of the victims—we will EMPOWER the family and friends of the victims and survivors by UNITING, being the collective VOICE of our group members, and HONORING the victims.

In the fall of 2001, Family Steering Committee members began the first of many trips to Washington D.C. to demand that Congress create legislation for an independent investigation into the September 11th terrorist attacks. While some family members lobbied in Washington, others faxed and phoned members of Congress and the White House to obtain support for an independent commission.

JRPC exists to connect and empower people to build a socially just, non-violent and sustainable community and world. We are committed to a process of reflection, dialogue and action, both in times of crisis and in the ongoing work of peacemaking.

'Enriching the lives of children through the pursuit of peace for all'- engaging children and their families through interactive experiential learning .  The programs have recently been designated by UNESCO (United Nation's Educational, Scientific, & Cultural Organization) as part of the International Decade of the Global Movement for a Culture of Peace.

AEI's mission is to advance the worldwide study and strategic use of nonviolent action in conflict. The Institution is committed to defending democratic freedoms and institutions, opposing oppression, dictatorship, and genocide, and reducing reliance on violence as an instrument of policy.

AI is a worldwide campaigning movement that works to promote internationally recognized human rights. Amnesty International's vision is of a world in which every person enjoys all of the human rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international human rights standards.

PEACE X PEACE

The mission of PEACE X PEACE is to bring substantive global peace by changing world perceptions of what peace is and how to build it, by revealing the power of the often unrecognized work of women peace-builders, and by supporting women-based circles around the world working for the conditions of peace by connecting them in one-on-one “sister” relationships through the Internet.

EMERGENCY was established in 1994 in Milan, Italy, to bring assistance to the victims of landmine and war injuries, ninety percent of which are civilian. EMERGENCY's role is to provide surgical care and rehabilitation for these victims and to train national personnel in clinical management and rehabilitation of landmine and war injuries thereby ensuring the sustainability of the programs.

Translators for Peace is a free association of translators from all countries and of all nationalities. The Association was established in order to publish in every language and by whatever channel, every message against: war in general; and in particular, against the use of war as a means of resolving international disputes.

The WTC Healing Project is a grassroots organization that uses art in public arenas to promote peace and transform feelings of immobilization in the wake of September 11. Our goal is to challenge isolationism and strive to improve the climate of our communities by stimulating public participation in the art making process.

The organization includes men and women veterans from World War II, Korea, Vietnam, the Gulf War, other conflicts and peacetime veterans.

A graphic representation of the countries of the world who lost citizens on September Eleventh, maintained by the U.S. State department.

Headed by George Lakey, TFC spreads the skills of democratic, nonviolent social change. Since then we've led hundreds of workshops for nonviolent activists around the world.

CPF was originally founded in 1964 to support Catholic conscientious objectors, draft resisters, anti-war activists, and all Catholics committed to peacemaking.

CIVIC founder Marla Ruzicka helped bring about an Afghan Victims Fund, along with the Global Exchange and Peaceful Tomorrows. Together they encouraged the U.S. government to establish a fund to help those who suffered losses in Operation Enduring Freedom. As a result of their work, the July 2002 Supplemental Appropriations Act included a provision, sponsored by Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT), which authorized the use of federal funds to assist Afghan families and communities that were harmed by U.S. bombs. Marla is now working on a survey to investigate how many civilians were harmed as result of the current conflict in Iraq.

United for Peace and Justice

A broad mass movement for peace and justice, UFPJ is a movement-building coalition that coordinates and supports the work of existing groups and builds linkages and solidarity where none exist. We will work to make the peace movement a strong ally to movements for social and economic justice in the U.S. and abroad. We will work for peace and justice through nonviolent means. We will strive to embody in our day-to-day work the values we espouse and the world we seek to build.

We are an international women’s human rights organization that works in partnership with women’s community-based groups in conflict areas worldwide. In response to the war in Iraq, we have launched a new campaign entitled Every Child Has a Name, to deliver emergency support to women and families in Iraq, empower people in the US to take an active stand against the war and to call on the United Nations to hold the US accountable to international law.

We are an interfaith organization committed to active nonviolence as a transforming way of life and as a means of radical change.

A peace and development organization for conflict transformation through peaceful means. "To work for peace is to work against violence; by analyzing its forms and causes, predicting in order to prevent, and then act preventively and curatively since peace relates to violence like health relates to illness."

American Friends Service Committee

The American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) is a Quaker organization that includes people of various faiths who are committed to social justice, peace, and humanitarian service.

The Center for Jewish-Christian-Muslim Understanding was created in the wake of the events of September 11, 2001. 'Our mission is to build bridges of understanding between people of the three Abrahamic religions. We are holding meetings, art shows, concerts, children's programs, lectures and social gatherings. Our purpose is to build bridges of understanding, not to debate or divide. We hope you join us in this celebration.' This group was started by Peaceful Tomorrows member Wright Salisbury.

The Parents Circle

Israeli-Palestinian Bereaved Families for Peace. "If we can sit together, if we don't want revenge, if we can open a new page, then anyone can." - Yitzhak Frankenthal, founder. Another Link: The Bereaved Families' Forum - A Special Dialog Group 

Nonviolent Peaceforce

The Nonviolent Peaceforce is a trained, international civilian nonviolent peace force.  It works at the invitation of local groups to protect human rights and prevent death and destruction, thus creating the space for local groups to struggle nonviolently, enter into dialogue, and seek peaceful resolution.

The organization includes men and women veterans from World War II, Korea, Vietnam, the Gulf War, other conflicts and peacetime veterans..

Global Exchange is a human rights organization dedicated to promoting environmental, political, and social justice around the world.

Works to achieve the abolition of nuclear weapons, the development of a peace-oriented economy, an end to the international weapons trade, and promotes non-military solutions to international conflicts.

Our goal is to inspire hope, invite participation, and activate citizen-led transformation. Our method is to build social intelligence and communicate opportunities for active involvement in transformative approaches to violence at all levels of society.

The mission of WIPA is to amplify the voices of women profoundly affected by war to prevent and end armed conflict, foster reconciliation and promote peace around the world. WIPA works across international, cultural and religious boundaries through the innovative use of the arts, media and educational initiatives.

A very active Massachusetts area peace group. “Together We Explore Nonviolence, Foster Community, Work to end war, Promote Communication & Take Initiatives on Justice and Environmental Issues”

Seeds of Peace is a non-profit, non-political organization that helps teenagers from regions of conflict learn the skills of making peace. Set at our own camp in the woods of Maine, a safe and supportive environment is created where the youngsters can air their views and learn listening, communication and other conflict resolution techniques that allow them to develop empathy for one another. Seeds of Peace equips the next generation with the leadership capabilities required to end the cycles of violence.

Pax Christi USA

Pax Christi USA commits itself to peace education and, with the help of its bishop members, promotes the gospel imperative of peacemaking as a priority in the Catholic Church in the United States. Through the efforts of all its members and in cooperation with other groups, Pax Christi USA works toward a more peaceful, just, and sustainable world.

We are organizing a march across the United States over the summer of 2007 to raise awareness about the need for peace and to unite people in a discussion of how we can take action and solve problems nonviolently. The grand march will be from San Francisco, California to Washington, D.C.

ONE is a new effort by Americans to rally Americans – ONE by ONE – to fight the emergency of global AIDS and extreme poverty. ONE is students and ministers, punk rockers and NASCAR moms, Americans of all beliefs and every walk of life, united as ONE to help make poverty history. ONE believes that allocating an additional ONE percent of the U.S. budget toward providing basic needs like health, education, clean water and food would transform the futures and hopes of an entire generation in the world's poorest countries. ONE also calls for debt cancellation, trade reform and anti–corruption measures in a comprehensive package to help Africa and the poorest nations beat AIDS and extreme poverty.

The Peace Alliance Foundation

The mission of The Peace Alliance Foundation is to inspire and empower civic engagement for a culture of peace. To accomplish that mission, The Peace Alliance Foundation is following a three-fold strategy: 1. Foster and participate in the growing international grassroots movement for a culture of peace. See Global Engagement. 2. Empower and promote civic engagement through peace education and training, and promoting and sponsoring events and programs that foster and demonstrate taking action for a culture of peace. See Civic Engagement. 3. Through research and information clearinghouse services, enhance awareness and understanding of a culture of peace, including the extent to which it already exists, and provide capabilities for networking and co-working among and with individuals and organizations working for a culture of peace. See Peace Registry

Remember September 11th Lesson Plans

The National Education Association and the NEA Health Information Network have created a special “Remember September 11th” Web site. This site draws on the creative inspiration of our members and our partners in educational excellence. It brings together in one place an abundance of ideas, lesson plans, discussion points, and much more to help young people learn from the September 11 tragedy. [Note: This website - peacefultomorrows.org - is featured as a resource within the pages here. We commend the NEA for it's leadership and courage in maintaining a varied and insightful approach.]

(CMCE) is an innovative non-profit organization dedicated to the education of at-risk inner-city children. We make learning come alive by integrating art, movement, meditation, and cooperative learning into standard academic curricula. The art and the process have a larger purpose: to inspire America's children –our future– for the purpose of perpetuating peace and rekindling kindness, recognizing Everyday Heroes and the creative ways one contributes to community.

he 9-11 Commission is an 'independent, bipartisan commission created by congressional legislation and the signature of President George W. Bush in late 2002, is chartered to prepare a full and complete account of the circumstances surrounding the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, including preparedness for and the immediate response to the attacks. The Commission is also mandated to provide recommendations designed to guard against future attacks.'

Afghan Portraits of Grief - The Civilian/Innocent Victims of U.S. Bombing in Afghanistan

In February 2002, Global Exchange, with financial assistance provided by the 9/11 families (now formally organized as September 11th Families for Peaceful Tomorrows) initiated a survey to determine how many civilians were killed during the U.S. bombing campaign. The investigation was conducted to reveal the faces and stories of these largely unacknowledged Afghan victims. It was intended to disclose the human costs of the conflict and to generate support for programs to aid those people whose families were harmed by the U.S. military campaign.

Underground Zero

One week after September 11, 2001, San Francisco-based filmmakers Jay Rosenblatt and Caveh Zahedi asked 150 independent filmmakers to create a short film or video related to the events. Zahedi and Rosenblatt write, "The idea for the film was to counter the mainstream media's narrow representation of events as well as to give voice to the diversity of responses within the independent film community. It also occurred to us that a collective response would be both more powerful and effective than isolated individual responses." Eleven of the resulting works are included in UNDERGROUND ZERO, a feature-length video that studies the significance of September 11th through a variety of creative, personal and cultural perspectives. UNDERGROUND ZERO toured the US in 2002 in a variety of venues including theatres, museums, and schools.

An database of biographical information, phone numbers, FAX numbers, office addresses, electronic mail addresses and WWW homepages for members of the Congress and Congressional Committees.

People around the world are now faced with trying to understand this history, including the conditions that have given rise to extremist organizations that target the United States. The goal of this anthology is not to answer all the questions provoked by the attacks or their aftermath, but instead to provide a collection of resources to promote critical thinking and informed debate.'

The purpose of MLK Online is to provide educational resources for interested people to read about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: Biography, Speeches, Martin Luther King Day, Pictures, Video, Audio, Music, Quotes.

New York Disaster Interfaith Services

NYDIS is a faith-based federation of service providers and charitable organizations who work in partnership to provide disaster services.

Common Dreams is a national non-profit citizens' organization working to bring progressive Americans together to promote progressive visions for America's future.

News and essays from a libertarian perspective. "Your best source for antiwar news, viewpoints and activities"

Mesothelioma & Asbestos Awareness Center offers comprehensive information on the diagnosis and treatment of mesothelioma to patients and their families. Mesothelioma is a rare cancer which is caused only by exposure to asbestos fiber. On and after September 11, thousands of people in the lower Manhattan area were directly exposed to the toxic cloud created by the collapse of the towers - which contained an estimated 400 tons of asbestos. Due to the long latency period, these individuals are just now starting to become ill with mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases. We also offer a section specifically for those involved in the 9/11 tragedy that are concerned about their health.