A Sweet Balance For Colombia’s Peace


The ex-combatants that participate in the Rural Alternative School (ERA) of Buenos Aires, Cauca, are harvesting the honey produced by their beekeeping project. They have learned to bread and rear bees that complement their productive initiatives and contribute to the ecological balance of the surrounding territory.

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    Promoting Peace Through Publication: Open Nuclear Network Analyst Recognized with the Japanese Seiron Award

    Through his writing and analysis, Dr. Katsuhisa Furukawa, an analyst on One Earth Future Foundation’s Open Nuclear Network program (ONN) team, has been able to demonstrate publicly that a non-governmental expert can use open source information to detect detect networks related to WMD proliferation. In recognition of his writings as a distinguished option leader in Japan, he has been awarded the Seiron Award.  Read More
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    Networks and Peace

    Sustainable peace requires coordinating work across multiple different areas including economic development, political institutions, and security. This coordination is a challenge, and peacebuilding needs good approaches for setting up and promoting better coordination. Our new policy brief delves into structures of peacebuilding and show examples of how networks can be best established. Read More
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    The Importance of Social Trust Lessons Learned from a Decade Working to Resolve Conflicts Globally

    The COVID-19 pandemic revealed how the world responded to a universally-shared experienced of crisis. And when it comes to responding peacefully, the key to success lies within a strong social trust. Executive Director and Chief Operations Officer, Jon Bellish, dives into how One Earth Future utilizes social trust and networks to achieve peace in conflict situations. Read More
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    Fishers Forging a Bright Future: Stories of Three Somali Fishers & the Impact of Fisheries Data Collection

    The Somali coast is home to approximately 10,000 part-time and full-time fishers. Our Secure Fisheries program works with community stakeholders to strengthen fisheries governance, combat illegal fishing, and promote sustainability as a catalyst for greater peace in the region. To learn more about Secure Fisheries’ impact in the Somali communities, we spoke to three local fishers to hear their personal stories.  Read More
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    Peace on Earth: A Holiday Message & Year-In-Review From OEF

    From all of us at OEF, we are wishing you a wonderful holiday season and a happy new year. Join us in remaining mindful of the long road ahead, but hopeful for creating a better 2021. As we look to the new year and work toward the long-term goal of an earth beyond war, we’d like to share a few of the bright spots and highlights from our programs’ 2020 work creating pathways to sustainable peace. Read More
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    Path to Peace: OEF Celebrates Denver’s Plans for Sand Creek Massacre Memorial at State Capitol Building

    One Earth Future believes that the Sand Creek Memorial is one reminder that working together collaboratively to solve problems together is the best way to address the roots of conflict. The Sand Creek statue is the result of collaboration among the sovereign tribes involved and the government of Colorado, both Republicans and Democrats. Read More
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