New York Peace Institute

This past fall, NYPI launched its very first Credible Messenger Fellowship Program. This important initiative is in the midst of providing a year long training and support program for young people committed to channeling their lived experiences within the justice system into powerful work in violence interruption, outreach, and peer mentorship across NYC.

🔗 Click here to learn more and to make a gift to support this work: https://nypeace.networkforgood.com/projects/298104-fy26-spring-appeal

On March 20th, Progress Playbook visited NYPI to facilitate a workshop on entrepreneurship for our Credible Messenger Fellows. In this workshop, fellows brainstormed and identified their personal strengths, goals and barriers to starting their own businesses.

On April 20th, leaders from across the City came together to have difficult but frank conversations in an effort to strengthen community and bridge divides. On this , we encourage all New Yorkers to engage in critical dialogue and hope you will join our next Dine and Dialogue event with us and our partners and .

Last week was . We are so grateful to our volunteers who donate many hours to support our clients and the increased use of conflict resolution in NYC.

As our CEO Jennifer Magida shares, "NYPI's volunteers are the backbone of this organization. We couldn't serve nearly as many New Yorkers without them. We are so thankful for their commitment to constructive dialogue and to our City."

NYPI is working with students in NYC middle and high schools, training students to mediate real conflicts, support one another, and foster compassion across their campuses. These students don’t just resolve disputes; they change school culture.

Click here to learn more and to make a gift to support this work: https://nypeace.networkforgood.com/projects/298104-fy26-spring-appeal

To celebrate , we recommend reading ""The Guide to Reflective Practice in Conflict Resolution"" by Michael D. Lang. 📚 Mr. Lang was one of the many authors to join our NYPI Book Club to speak with our volunteers!

Curious to learn more about reflective practices? 🔗 Check out our website: nypeace.org

NYPI is training students to become leaders through our Peer Mediation Program. With hours of hands-on training and continued support, they learn to listen deeply, facilitate respectful conversations, and help their peers navigate conflict in restorative ways.

🔗 Click here to learn more and to make a gift to support student voices, restorative practices, and the power of youth leadership: https://nypeace.networkforgood.com/projects/298104-fy26-spring-appeal