About Us

What We Do

We are building a family of peace programs to reach various audiences.

Our first, the Minnesota Peace initiative (MPI), for 20 years, has provided a local forum for discussions of important peace issues of the day. 

We are now launching our second program, Global Peace Forum (GPF) to expand our global reach. It’s planned to be a 1 ½ day event incorporating keynote speakers and panels comprised of global leaders, policy makers, and community leaders to discuss and debate timely issues of peace and global security. 

The title of our first Conference is “The New World Order, What Comes Next?”  It will be held on November 19th. Tom Friedman has been secured as our keynote speaker.  2 additional panels will be added to the program as well.

We hope to partner with Norwegian peace organizations to co-sponsor and host annual GPF programs between our two countries. 

Vision

Global Peace Forum aspires to cultivate a global network of organizations and individuals dedicated to exploring the emerging new world order and what it means for us all. 

Mission

Provide a forum to foster engagement and exploration of critical issues generated by the emerging new world order that inspires individuals to actively contribute to the well-being of their communities.

Values

  • Peace
  • Honesty
  • Democracy
  • Freedom
  • Independence
  • Compassion
  • Tolerance
  • Respect
  • Justice
  • Empathy

Guiding Principles

  • Respectful Dialogue
  • Peaceful Co-existence
  • Freedom of Speech
  • Democratic Process
  • Equality

Our Pillars of Action

1. Annual Peace Forums
Uniting thought leaders, policymakers, and peace advocates to foster dialogue, share strategies, and inspire action.

2. Community Engagement
Empowering individuals and communities through mediation, conflict resolution, and grassroots peace-building activities.

3. Art & Interactive Learning
Harnessing the power of art, performance, and education to inspire cultural understanding and cultivate empathy across borders.

4. Endorsing Global Peace Stewards
Establishing a shared commitment to uphold the foundational principles of peace, democracy, and human rights.

Our Team

Alice B. Carlson

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David E. Franklin

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Grace H. Iverson

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