PeaceKeepHers
Empowering Black Young Womxn and Gender-Expansive Youth through transformative learning experiences, justice, and peacemaking, fostering collective liberation and healing.
We envision a world where Black young womxn and gender-expansive youth of color reclaim their power and agency, driving positive change in their communities. Through the PeaceKeepHers Fellowship, we strive to create a world where Black young womxn and gender-expansive youth reclaim their power, driving positive change through justice, peacemaking, and community transformation.
What is a PeaceKeep(H)er
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Both Peacebuilder + Circle Keeper; Warrior + Healer
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A Weapon of Mass Construction; weapons of mass love; weapons of mass joy
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Changers of systems, community and changer of self
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Prayer + Affirmation "May Peace Keep Her."
5-day B.R.E.A.T.H.E. Retreat
Monthly Learning Sessions
Bi-weekly virtual Earthseed Circles
One-on-One Coaching & Support
Criteria
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Black young womxn and gender-expansive young people of color aged 16-24.
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Lives in New York City ​
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Interested in peace-building, justice advocacy, and peacemaking circle keeping.
Peer Mentoring
Experiential Practicums
Immersive Learning & Travel Experience
Commitment
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Application process
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Attendance at The Breathe Retreat
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3 monthly Cohort meetings
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Book study, circle engagement, and journal exercises
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2 Peacemaking Circles (Practicuum)
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2 Group mentored experience activities
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Design and facilitate a justice-centered activity or event in the community
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Participate in fundraising for the immersive travel experience
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$1,500 stipend will be earned for full participation in the program
