The following organizations have co-sponsored one or more of our online events. We recommend checking them out.
Shift Movie
At the same time the systems of the old paradigm are dramatically breaking down, amazing breakthroughs are happening all over this planet. This film tells the story of these incredible breakthroughs and the inspiring individuals contributing to the largest transformation in human history.
This is YOUR film, a Movie Being Made by a Movement. Our trailer posted on the Internet has generated a phenomenal response in 136 countries around the globe. This is YOUR OPPORTUNITY to take a stand and be a part of a powerful message, a film that carries the potential to wake up millions and billions at this critical point in our evolutionary story. http://www.theshiftmovie.com/
MaestroConference is a rapidly growing social media services company. We have developed a unique voice-based online collaboration platform that integrates the web and your telephone to enable extremely large-scale real-time remote conference events. Our mission is to increase empowerment and awareness, by providing breakthrough technology that combines the ease and reach of passive mass media with the engagement and excitement of live events.
We measure success by how much our clients can teach, train, inspire and sell more effectively and we donate 5 percent of our profits to a deserving 501(c) nonprofit each year. We support the personal growth of our staff and we believe that MaestroConference services empower our clients to create a more enlightened, peaceful, and sustainable world. MaestroConference is headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area in Oakland, California. http://maestroconference.com/
The Institute of Noetic Sciences, founded in 1973 by Apollo 14 astronaut Edgar Mitchell, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit research, education, and membership organization whose mission is supporting individual and collective transformation through consciousness research, educational outreach, and engaging a global learning community in the realization of our human potential. “Noetic” comes from the Greek word nous, which means “intuitive mind” or “inner knowing.” IONS conducts, sponsors, and collaborates on leading-edge research into the potentials and powers of consciousness, exploring phenomena that do not necessarily fit conventional scientific models while maintaining a commitment to scientific rigor. The Institute’s primary program areas are consciousness and healing, extended human capacities, and emerging worldviews. http://www.noetic.org/
Four Years. Go. is building a global movement of commitment and action that will cause a positive tipping point in humanity’s future by the end of 2014, setting us irreversibly on a new path to a just, thriving and sustainable future for all. This will be done through inspiring commitment, connecting individuals and organizations in action, and amplifying stories of hope and success. http://www.fouryearsgo.org
Heartmath is dedicated to improving health, performance and well-being at home and in the workplace. We provide products and services that enable people to transform stress, better regulate emotional responses and harness the power of heart/brain communication. Through our training programs, coaching, publications, licensing programs and innovative technology we provide practical, scientifically validated methods that enable people to live more rewarding, healthy and productive lives personally and professionally. We have achieved global recognition for our groundbreaking products and services that have been proven to increase productivity while reducing the stress associated with living and working in this era of high-speed change. http://www.heartmath.com/
Pathways To Peace (PTP) is an international PeaceBuilding, Educational and Consulting organization. The mission of Pathways To Peace is to make Peace a practical reality through local and global projects and to expand communication and build cooperation among existing organizations. This mission is accomplished through its projects and consulting services. Current projects which demonstrate the practical aspects of Peace include: “Culture of Peace” Initiative (formerly “We the Peoples” Initiative), Institute for PeaceBuilding, Events with Peace Leaders, and PACEM – Pathways Consulting, Educating & Mentoring Programme. http://www.pathwaystopeace.org/
The Peace Alliance empowers civic engagement toward a culture of peace. We are an alliance of organizers and advocates throughout the United States taking the work of peacebuilding from the margins of society into the centers of national discourse and policy priorities. Our network includes volunteer grassroots teams in hundreds of cities, towns, colleges and high school campuses. http://thepeacealliance.org/
Humanity’s Team is a spiritual movement whose purpose is to communicate and implement the belief that we are all one, one with God and one with life, in a shared global state of being, so that the behavior of humanity may shift to reflect this understanding. Dubbed “a civil rights movement for the soul,” the movement has over 35,000 adherents from more than 90 countries on six continents.
Humanity’s Team was created by the spiritual author Neale Donald Walsch in 2003 in response to the crisis that he saw the human race facing following the events of September 11th, 2001. In early 2004, Steve Farrell, the Worldwide Coordinating Director, formed a Section 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and governance structure with a small leadership team of people from around the world. At the same time, Country Coordinators around the world created local structures and programs focusing mainly on spiritual education and “inner work” and joined with a leadership team in collaborating on and approving the governance structure guiding Humanity’s Team today. Humanity’s Team, based in Boulder, Colorado, proposes a New Spirituality that enlarges and enhances humanity’s current beliefs about God and about life in ways that could change how we live with each other, bringing peace and harmony to our planet at last. http://www.humanitysteam.org/
the Center for Sacred Studies (CSS) is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to sustaining indigenous ways of life through cross-cultural spiritual practices, ministry and education, and a commitment to peace and unity for all peoples.CSS activities include providing prayer services, ceremonies, and a variety of gatherings for worship, according to various traditions. The purpose of these offerings is to invite individuals, families, and communities to develop devotion, and to strengthen their relationship to the Divine. http://www.sacredstudies.org/
Bioneers is inspiring a shift to live on Earth in ways that honor the web of life, each other and future generations. Bioneers has two keystone goals to help make this shift successfully – Connect people with solutions by popularizing breakthrough ideas and practices; Grow social capital by catalyzing, connecting and strengthening strategic networks, including bioregional and community-based alliances. http://www.bioneers.org/
PEAK partners with visionary leaders who are committed to transforming themselves, their organizations and how business is conducted. The Principles of PEAK and the Practices of PEAK Leaders create the ultimate differentiators for a company based upon delivering on the unique, higher needs we all have as human beings. We believe that fulfillment and profits are not mutually exclusive and when both are given the proper attention, PEAK leaders and organizations emerge. http://www.peakorganizations.com/
Dream University® is the only university in the world dedicated entirely to helping people achieve their personal and professional dreams. Results-oriented courses, inspiring faculty, and caring community provide the tools and resources to empower you to succeed on your own terms. http://www.dreamuniversity.com
LOHAS is an acronym for Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability, a market segment focused on health and fitness, the environment, personal development, sustainable living, and social justice. LOHAS Online features – The LOHAS E-Weekly Newsletter that tracks business and consumer trends in this fast-growing marketplace; The LOHAS Journal, a publication that spotlights industry leaders, innovative companies, authors, market research and ideas that speak to the potential influence of the LOHAS consumers on the marketplace as well as furthering the interests of the businesses that serve them; The LOHAS Forum, the premiere event that focuses on how business, media and entertainment can be leveraged to educate, shape and influence consumer behavior and purchasing decisions while promoting lifestyles of health and sustainability. http://www.lohas.com/
Global Exchange is an education and action resource center, working to ensure our members and constituents are empowered locally and connected globally to create a just and sustainable world. Global Exchange takes a holistic approach to creating change. With 20 years working for international human rights, we realize that in order to advance social, environmental and economic justice we must transform the global economy from profit centered to people centered, from currency to community. http://www.globalexchange.org/
Yes! Founded in 1990 by two teenagers, YES! is a nonprofit organization that connects, inspires and collaborates with young changemakers in building thriving, just and sustainable ways of life for all. Their three program areas are global leadership Jams, on-going support networks, and resources & communications. YES! has spoken to more than 675,000 students and organized more than 100 week-long gatherings for visionary young leaders from 65+ nations, working at the meeting point of internal, interpersonal, and systemic transformation. http://www.yes.com
Ode is a print and online publication about positive news, about the people and ideas that are changing our world for the better. http://www.odemagazine.com/
Unity is a positive, practical, progressive approach to Christianity based on the teachings of Jesus and the power of prayer and in a little over 100 years, has grown into a worldwide movement. Unity honors the universal truths in all religions and respects each individual’s right to choose a spiritual path. Unity is made up of two sister organizations, Unity School of Christianity and the Association of Unity Churches International, with both jointly overseeing the day-to-day activities of Unity. http://www.unity.org/
Spiritual Cinema Circle is the home of uplifting stories that inspire love and compassion, films that connect us with the world around us. Now in our sixth year, Spiritual Cinema Circle is home for a community of conscious filmmakers and film-lovers in more than 80 countries. We’re proud to have brought the work of more than 100 exciting, new independent filmmakers to the homes of tens of thousands of people around the world. https://www.spiritualcinemacircle.com
The Center for Visionary Leadership was founded by Corinne McLaughlin and Gordon Davidson in 1996 as a non-denominational educational center to help people develop the inner, spiritual resources to be effective leaders and respond creatively to change. Our purpose is to develop and support values-based visionary leadership in all fields of human endeavor, especially business and politics. We offer educational programs on spiritual development and social change, and a free monthly electronic newsletter with articles, spiritual practices, and featured visionary leaders. http://www.visionarylead.org/
The Living Matrix is a full-length film bringing you breakthroughs to transform your understanding of how to get well and stay well. Explore how quantum physics, energy fields, and consciousness directly affects our health and well-being. Leading researchers and health practitioners share their discoveries on the “miracle cures” traditional medicine just can’t explain. Featuring 16 researchers and scientific visionaries including: Marilyn Schlitz, PhD, Bruce Lipton, PhD, Edgar Mitchell, Lynne McTaggart, Rupert Sheldrake, PhD, Dr. Eric Pearl, Peter Fraser, and James Oschman, PhD. http://www.thelivingmatrixmovie.com/
The International Association of Wellness Professionals is here to get the messages of Holistic Health Professionals and Wellness Practitioners out there in the world. We show you that you don’t have to struggle to become successful, and that you can create a thriving business without compromising on your ideals. We’re passionate about giving you the tools to grow your business holistically and authentically, while creating lasting success as a business owner. http://www.iawp-connect.com/
The Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine leads the transformation of health care by creating, educating and actively supporting a community that embodies the philosophy and practice of healing-oriented medicine, addressing mind, body and spirit. Since its inception, the Center has focused its efforts on three areas: education, clinical care and research, with the primary emphasis on education. We built the Center on the premise that the best way to change a field is to educate the most gifted professionals and place them in settings where they can, in turn, teach others. http://integrativemedicine.arizona.edu/
The American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine (ABIHM) sets the standard for integrative holistic medicine through our board certification process for medical doctors. ABIHM promotes the holistic integration of science and compassion in medicine to awaken the heart of healing through awareness, educational programming, and advocacy. http://www.integrativeholisticdoctors.org/
The American Holistic Medical Association serves as the leading advocate for the use of holistic and integrative medicine by all licensed healthcare providers. We embrace integrative, complementary and alternative medicine techniques; we hold onto what is helpful in allopathic medicine, and we understand that healing includes your body, your mind, your emotions, and your spirit.
The AHMA is committed to increasing awareness and understanding of the natural healing tenets of holistic medicine and to link together those who wish to utilize and promote a holistic approach to conventional and integrative medicine. Rather than a “quick fix”, we teach the value of prevention and wellness, best accomplished through correcting core imbalances and addressing contributing factors. http://www.holisticmedicine.org/
Natural Logic applies the lessons of nature’s evolutionary playbook to the human economy. As Natural Logic CEO Gil Friend observed in 1993: ‘Nature’s ecosystems have 3.85 billion years of experience in creating efficient, adaptive, resilient, sustainable systems. Why reinvent the wheel, when the R&D has already been done?’ We turn this research and development towards identifying and guiding strategy, information services and design to build profit, competitive advantage and quality of life through exceptional environmental performance. http://www.natlogic.com
The Enterprise Engagement Alliance (EEA) is a recently formed coalition of companies and associations dedicated to the concept that engagement is an enterprise-wide endeavor that “begins with people and ends with profitability.” The EEA’s primary mission is to support research, education and outreach that creates a better understanding of how organizations can make the connection between engaging people in business and long-term financial performance. The EEA is founded on the premise that the engagement of all of an organization’s key audiences – customers, distribution partners and employees – is a critical but often overlooked success factor for businesses. http://www.enterpriseengagement.org/
The mission of The Tyson Center for Faith and Spirituality in the Workplace is to advance the state of research, practice, and education in the field of faith and spirituality in the workplace. We learn best practices from exemplary organizations and leaders and then disseminate this information to students, faculty, business, and the faith and spirituality communities. http://tfsw.uark.edu/
New Voice of Business works to promote economic, social and environmental sustainability in the United States. Our mission is to mobilize an influential network of business people – a unified, new voice of business – that advocates for a sustainable economy and promotes rapid adoption of sustainable business practices. We are committed to the principle that in the long-term, the health and prosperity of business requires a healthy and prosperous society, and both business and society must operate sustainably within natural limits. http://www.newvoiceofbusiness.org/
StartOut is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering and developing entrepreneurship in the LGBT community. StartOut helps aspiring entrepreneurs create new companies, helps current entrepreneurs grow their businesses, and engages successful entrepreneurs as role models and mentors. http://startout.org/
CSRwire is the leading source of corporate social responsibility and sustainability, press releases, reports and information. CSRwire members are companies and NGOs, agencies and organizations interested in communicating their corporate citizenship, sustainability, and socially responsible initiatives to a global audience through CSRwire’s syndication network and News Alerts. http://www.csrwire.com/
Renaissance Executive Forums is an organization whose focus is the ‘Top Executive’. Our programs are designed to help Chief Executives get from where they are now to where they want to be, both personally and professionally. http://www.executiveforums.com/
Good Business International has a mission to create a better world through socially conscious and sustainable business by putting the humanity back into basic human enterprise. Good-B brings together the world of profit’s most innovative and progressive leaders, ideas and practices to inspire values-based business models that make the world a better place for us all. http://www.good-b.com/
Dominican University of California’s GreenMBA is an engaged learning community that promotes financial viability, ecological sustainability, and social justice in business and organizations of all types. http://www.greenmba.com/
Speakers and Authors Networking Group has a mission to bring the very best speakers, authors, marketers, entrepreneurs, and though leaders together to share ideas, network, do business and expand the good we can do in the world. http://www.sangevents.com/
Heartland convenes conversations, programs, trainings & communities of engagement, to practice the skills of the intentional leader, dedicated to creating a world that works for all. We offer authentic conversation, support, leadership development, and inspiration in every program and training. http://www.heartlandcircle.com/
The Center for Personal Reinvention is here to support you in developing the tools you’ll need to make your life and your business work optimally. We offer books, courses, personal and group coaching and custom designed programs to champion individuals and companies to handle life’s challenges and be the very best that they can be. http://www.CenterForPersonalReinvention.com
Bpeace is a non-profit network of business professionals. We volunteer skills to entrepreneurs in conflict-affected countries to help them create significant employment for all, and expand the economic power of women. http://www.bpeace.org
Pinwheel Performance is a consulting firm to organizations that specializes in three areas – (1) fostering inspired workplaces and employee engagement; (2) cultivating committed and evangelical customers; and (3) designing and facilitating strategic and highly productive off-sites for organizations, groups and leadership teams. http://www.pinwheelperformance.com
The Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) – for entrepreneurs only is a dynamic, global network of more than 7,500 business owners in 38 countries. Founded in 1987 by a group of young entrepreneurs, EO is the catalyst that enables entrepreneurs to learn and grow from each other, leading to greater business success and an enriched personal life. Membership in one of EO’s 118 chapters is by invitation only; the average member is 40 years old with annual revenues of US$18.4 million. http://www.eonetwork.org
IdeaTribe is a group of people who are dedicated to using their talents and experience to make the world a better place; one person, one team, one organization at a time. Each Tribe member brings a rich, diverse history of life experience and learning to this work. And each is highly trained in creating learning for others in an experiential, non-didactic, collaborative way. Read the individual bios for more details and contact us today to schedule a conversation that will begin to create the change you are seeking. http://www.ideatribe.com
Jossey-Bass Business Books publishes the top names in business leadership and management including Chip Conley, Bill George, Charlene Li, Jim Kouzes, Barry Posner and Patrick Lencioni. We are dedicated to developing healthy and successful leaders, communities and organizations by bringing today’s most intriguing and significant ideas to readers who wish to improve their lives and the lives of those around them. http://www.josseybass.com
The World Business Academy was founded in 1986 with the mission to inspire and help business to assume responsibility for the whole. Led by its Founding President, Rinaldo Brutoco, the Academy works through its Fellows, network, and publications to catalyze sustainable business solutions to our most pressing planetary challenges. http://www.worldbusiness.org/
Presidio Graduate School is a learning community dedicated to developing business and civic leaders with the competencies and the courage to implement their ideas for creating a sustainable future. As a pioneer in higher education, Presidio offers distinctive Master degrees and Executive programs in sustainable management. http://www.presidioedu.org/
The World Cafe is an innovative approach to strategic conversation and committed action being used in corporate, community, government, education and multi-stakeholder settings on six continents. http://www.theworldcafe.com/
Rypple is simple to use, web-based team feedback software. http://rypple.com
Elite Resorts & Spas is a company specializing in group getaways, meetings, and retreats to a select collection of upscale, independent unique resorts and spas. http://www.eliteresortsandspas.com/
The Small Giants Community is a professional organization dedicated to developing and sustaining a business culture that educates and empowers private business owners to achieve success in terms of “business mojo.” The common characteristics of “business mojo” are: a sound business model and protected gross margins; owners/leaders knowing who they are, what they want out of business, and why; deep roots in the community; close, personal ties with customers and suppliers; maintenance of a culture of intimacy, based on “caring for people in the totality of their lives” and a mutual understanding and appreciation of the responsibilities of owners and employees toward one another; and a burning passion for what the company does. http://www.smallgiants.org/home.php
Conscious Capitalism Institute is designed to be the primary knowledge hub for the conscious capitalism movement, focused on original research and best practices in high performance organizational leadership. It represents a unique collaborative effort among major corporations, research faculty at prominent business schools around the world, and thought leaders from leading consulting organizations and elsewhere. http://www.cc-institute.com/cci/
Berrett-Koehler is an independent publisher dedicated to an ambitious mission: creating a world that works for all. We believe that to truly create a better world, action is needed at all levels–individual, organizational, and societal. At the individual level, our books help people align their lives with their values and with their aspirations for a better world. At the organizational level, our books promote progressive leadership and management practices, socially responsible approaches to business, and humane and effective organizations. At the societal level, our books advance social and economic justice, shared prosperity, sustainability, and new solutions to national and global issues. Check out our titles on individual, organizational and societal transformation at www.bkconnection.com
Social Venture Network connects, supports and inspires business leaders and social entrepreneurs in expanding practices that build a just and sustainable economy. SVN works to achieve this mission by convening CEOs and founders, fostering an active collaboration model, engaging members holistically, and continuing to innovate in everything we do. http://www.svn.org/
Joie de Vivre is a San Francisco-based collection of creative lifestyle businesses with annual sales revenues of around $240 million. The company manages more than 30 boutique hotels, more than 20 restaurants, and five spas in California. Joie de Vivre is recognized for creating some of the most innovative hospitality services and products and designing one-of-a-kind properties. http://www.jdvhotels.com/
RESULTS and RESULTS Educational Fund create long-term solutions to poverty by supporting programs that address its root causes — lack of access to medical care, education, or opportunity to move up the economic ladder. We do this by empowering ordinary people to become extraordinary voices for the end of poverty in their communities, the media, and the halls of government. The collective voices of these passionate grassroots activists, coordinated with grass-tops efforts driven by our staff, leverage millions of dollars for programs and improved policies that give low-income people the tools they need to move out of poverty. http://www.results.org/
Peace X Peace lifts women’s voices, strengthens women’s capacity to connect across divides, promotes leadership and gender equity, and nurtures the global network of peacebuilders. Women’s voices are connected and amplified through our E-media and the Peace X Peace Community, a global network of peacebuilders in over 100 countries. We provide perspectives, analysis, tools, and resources on women’s power to build peace and advocate for women as the most direct and powerful way to create cultures of peace around the world. http://www.peacexpeace.org/
One Peace Jerusalem is a synchronized global prayer initiated in Jerusalem by religious leaders from the Judaic, Christian and Islamic faiths that took place on Sept 26th, 2010 in alliance with Earthdance International. http://www.onepeacejerusalem.org/
Jerusalem Peacemakers is a network of independent interfaith peace-builders dedicated to encouraging understanding and reconciliation in the Holy Land. http://jerusalempeacemakers.org/
Global Mala Yoga for Peace Project’s mission is to unite the global yoga community from every continent, school or approach to form a mala around the earth through collective practices based upon the sacred cycle of 108 on Sept. 19th or 20th, Fall Equinox as the yoga world’s offering to further the UN International Peace Day. http://www.globalmala.org
National Yoga Month September is a national observance and awareness campaign to educate about the health benefits of yoga and to inspire a healthy lifestyle. During National Yoga Month September hundreds of free classes will be available nationwide and new students can access ONE WEEK FREE YOGA at over 1,200 participating yoga studios. http://www.yogamonth.org/
The Compassionate Action Network (CAN) is a network of self-organizing groups who share a common vision for a compassionate world. It’s mission is to build a global network for self-organizing groups to connect, collaborate, and take action to awaken compassion in our children, ourselves, and our world. http://my.compassionateactionnetwork.com/
The Global Summit (TGS) is a catalyst for year-round collaboration of citizens, businesses and organizations wokring together to co-create a sustainable future. Applying advances in communications to empower new voices to be heard, The Global Summit unites the most powerful and grass-roots change makers to co-create hands-on solutions, catalyze local action, share what works best and disseminate the most effective sustainable technologies on earth. The Global Summit is a 100% for-impact initiative with all proceeds supporting locally-led, sustainable development programs and education. It was launched Nov. 16-18, 2008 in San Francisco as a 3 day planning symposium produced by Empowerment WORKS and a growing global network of Partners in Empowerment (PIE). http://www.theglobalsummit.org/
We, The World is a Global Collaboration for a Livable Future. We promote solutions for a world that works for all. Our programs and events are designed to Inspire, Inform and Involve increasing numbers of people in the growing global movement that has the transformative consciousness of peace and service to people and the planet at its core. http://www.wetheworld.org/
Samadhi Life is dedicated to supporting people in living inspired. We are here to support and encourage people like you who want to connect with your life purpose and make a difference in the world. We endeavor to meet you wherever you are on your path, and offer a unique array of inspired products and resources. Samadhi Life is dedicated to inspiring an eco-gracious lifestyle while supporting the development of conscious community. http://samadhilife.com/
Peace On Earth Film Festival (POEFF) has reviewed over 400 films on peace, nonviolence, social justice and eco-balance over the past 2 years and has offered to the public through the festival, 76 films of the highest quality, mission on peace modalities and excellence of craftsmanship. The festival also offers Filmmaker and Peacemaker Panel discussions. The POEFF also has a well tested curriculum which was successfully piloted through the Chicago Public School (over 1,500 students in the last 6 weeks of 2009/2010 school year). http://www.peaceonearthfilmfestival.org/
CorStone develops and supports emotional resilience in children and families to better deal with conflict and crisis. CorStone has provided counseling, support and training to thousands of adults and children from over 50 countries facing life-threatening illness, grief, trauma, stress and adversity. The organization also works to design and implement easily accessible, evidence-based resiliency programs for at-risk individuals and communities in developing countries. http://www.corstone.org/html/
Aiki Extensions is a nonprofit network of aikido practitioners who take aiki principles off the mat and into the world in areas like youth violence prevention, K-12 conflict-resolution curricula, business consulting, psychotherapy, and Israeli/Palestinian peace programs. Aiki Extensions is also leading the worldwide observance of International Aiki Peace Week – find out more at http://www.aikipeaceweek.org
Aikido Peace Week was September 19 – 26, 2010. Aikido schools around the world offered Aikido classes to the public that were free, paced for beginners, and focused on compassionate power as a foundation for conflict resolution and peacemaking. Peacemaking e-book: http://being-in-movement.com/reach-out
The Dalai Lama Foundation is a non-profit, charitable organization founded in 2002 with the Dalai Lama’s endorsement and advice. Our main program focus is in the area of education, promoting and developing projects, curricula, and learning materials, for ethics and peace. Our efforts in the curriculum area are guided by an advisory board of professional educators. Our initial offering was a Study Guide for the Dalai Lama’s book Ethics for the New Millennium. This guide is available for downloading by anyone wishing to form a study circle to engage in their own exploration of values and ethics. That was followed by modules and curriculum for The Missing Peace: Artists Consider the Dalai Lama. You will find a wide range of resources for ethics and peace listed throughout our web site, including books and videos, resources for youth, and a knowledgebase with links to thousands of selected resources. http://www.dalailamafoundation.org
The Summer of Peace is an innovative initiative designed to accelerate the shift from a culture of violence to a culture of peace through local collaborations, best practices, region-wide civic engagement and inspirational events in the San Francisco Bay Area, which can then be replicated nationally and globally. The Summer of Peace will set specific and bold goals for dramatic improvements in community health and reduction of conflict & violence, based – in part – on actual breakthroughs from peacebuilding efforts in different fields. Our efforts will be researched and scientifically studied. Ultimately, we envision the Summer of Peace replicating and moving to new regions to foster a culture of peace, nationally and internationally. http://summerofpeace.net
Earthdance is dedicated to growing an international network of event producers and communities that connect globally and act locally to implement real solutions for peace, sustainability, and social justice. Earthdance coordinates the annual Global Festival for Peace and multi-location charity event in alignment with the United Nations International Day of Peace on September 21. All events support local charities and participate in the synchronized Prayer for Peace, which unites participants in all locations – and hundreds of thousands more online – in a moment of shared intention. More than an entertainment event, Earthdance is an international network of communities coming together locally and connecting globally to deliver real solutions for peace, sustainability, and social justice. http://www.earthdance.org/
The Council for a Parliament of the World’s Religions was created to cultivate harmony among the world’s religious and spiritual communities and foster their engagement with the world and its guiding institutions in order to achieve a just, peaceful and sustainable world. To accomplish this, we invite individuals and communities who are equally invested in attaining this goal. http://www.parliamentofreligions.org/
A Million Minutes for Peace is an initiative of Odyssey Networks, which is the nation’s largest multi-faith coalition dedicated to enriching spiritual life and promoting peace, tolerance, and social justice through the production and distribution of media. Pledge to pray for peace for one minute every day from now until next September. Join our special observation of the tenth anniversary of 9/11, followed just ten days later by the International Day of Peace, September 21, 2011. http://www.amillionminutesforpeace.org/
The Alliance for Peacebuilding (AfP) is a coalition of diverse organizations and professionals working together to build sustainable peace and security worldwide. This is accomplished through the development and strengthening of the community of peacebuilders; facilitating collaboration for more effective results; providing a voice for the peacebuilding community with government agencies, Congress, the United Nations, think tanks, and private donors; serving as a launch pad for new initiatives such as the Global Peace Index, The BEFORE Project, 3D Security advocacy program, Collaboration Connections, and the Global Symposium of Peaceful Nations, Peace Through Moderation, People’s Peace Fund, etc.; and hosting and presenting forums, seminars and workshops on topics of vital interest to the peacebuilding community. http://www.allianceforpeacebuilding.org/
Student Peace Alliance engages our communities and policy makers in building sustainable peace. This is done through advocating for evidence-based legislation and policy that will enhance our capacity to reduce violence and build sustainable peace both domestically and internationally. As well, SPA practices and promotes community peacebuilding efforts that engage people in the day-to-day work of understanding and preventing violence in our homes, communities, and institutions. http://www.studentpeacealliance.org/
Praxis Peace Institute is a non-profit, peace-education organization dedicated to deep inquiry, constructive dialogue, creative problem solving, and informed civic participation. http://www.praxispeace.org/
United Religions Initiative is an internationally recognized interfaith network active in 78 countries with its global office in San Francisco, California. We cultivate and connect grassroots change-makers across religious, cultural and geographic boundaries, harnessing their collective power to take on religiously motivated violence and social, economic and environmental crises that destabilize regions and contribute to poverty. http://www.uri.org/
PeaceDay.TV is a conscious content network and social community that features sustainable solutions, peace-builders, entertainment, education, spirit, and the Millennium Development Goals. http://www.peaceday.tv/
Cosmic Cowgirls University is dedicated to creating art and education that transforms lives into legends! Our philosophy is rooted in our belief that self expression and creativity are tools for healing and personal illumination. We believe that creativity is a gift given to each person, and our vision is to offer experiences in education that empower individuals to live fuller, more meaningful lives through self expression with our creativity workshops.
Our online school curriculum includes creativity classes, online painting classes, online creative workshops, visionary art classes, creative writing, visionary entrepreneurship, women’s business classes, to name a few, all with a cutting edge angle of right brain left brain transformational work. We believe in instructional methods that embrace intentional creativity, sacred practice, and online women’s communities. http://www.cosmiccowgirlsuniversity.com/
Aspire - What started out as a small seed in late 2005—a vision planted by one woman—has blossomed from a small work of heart into an industry leading inspirational publication. This journey continues to take Aspire to new heights and in new directions, through the support and contributions of great women and organizations that wholeheartedly support the vision of this extraordinary ‘publication that could.’ Aspire shares its journey with women from all walks and stages of life. Powerful stories, experiences and joys found in other’s personal journeys are published in each Aspire issue. http://www.aspiremag.net/home
Women on the Edge of Evolution is a free teleseminar series with some of the world’s leading female spiritual luminaries, thinkers, artists and agents of change exploring the question: What is our role as women in creating the future of our world? http://www.womenontheedgeofevolution.com
The Wisdom Connection‘s mission is to increase women’s access to and full expression of their Feminine Wisdom. When a woman ignites her Feminine Wisdom she sets fire to her innate intelligence. This enables her to create a new future in her life, love, and leadership. http://www.thewisdomconnection.com/
SpiralMuse is a sacred webspace where any woman can contribute artwork, essays, events & more. http://www.spiralmuse.org/
Sounds True was founded in 1985 by Tami Simon with a clear mission: to disseminate spiritual wisdom. Since starting out as a project with one woman and her tape recorder, we have grown into a multimedia publishing company with more than 80 employees, a library of more than 600 titles featuring some of the leading teachers and visionaries of our time, and an ever-expanding family of customers from across the world. In more than two decades of growth, change, and evolution, Sounds True has maintained its focus on its overriding purpose, as summed up in our Vision Statement: Sounds True exists to inspire, support, and serve personal transformation and spiritual awakening. http://www.soundstrue.com
First 30 Days‘ mission is to inspire you to find the positive in any change—the ones you’re struggling with and the ones you’ve always dreamed of making. We want to be the first place you think of in times of change, a place full of optimism where you find information and inspiration. On our site you can ask and answer questions, receive 30 days of tips relevant to your change via email, share your own tips with our community and feel supported. If you’re simply looking for information, browse our site and read our expert interviews for trusted advice and wisdom, articles on what to expect during a transition or news updates and tips. http://www.first30days.com/
Spirituality and Health reports on the people, the practices, and the ideas of the current spiritual renaissance; We offer self-tests, guidance on spiritual practices; reviews of the latest resources for people on spiritual journeys; inspiration and insights from leading teachers, researchers, and practitioners; and a forum for the active exchange of ideas among various disciplines and communities.
Our website and our bi-monthly print magazine are published by Spirituality & Health Media, LLC based in Traverse City, Michigan. We are open to all points of view on spiritual questions, drawing on the world’s wisdom traditions as well as science, psychology, sociology and medicine. http://www.spiritualityhealth.com
The Women of Wisdom Foundation is a National Women’s Organization based in Seattle, providing diverse and innovative programs that offer women opportunities for personal growth and transformation. WOW promotes women’s spirituality, creativity and wholeness, and empowers women’s voices and their contributions to the world, honoring the Divine Feminine in all. Womens events include a range of mind body and spirit topics for a full healing experience. http://www.womenofwisdom.org/
Wisdom of the World
The goal of Wisdom of the World™ is to use media to heal, empower, and connect us to the best part of ourselves. This new inspirational media has the capacity to help you find your true purpose, strengthen your ability to compassionately connect with others, and inspire you to find greater success in all areas of your life. We also specialize in creating music for healing environments that deepens your connection to what matters most. Enhanced with the power of a musical soundtrack, Wisdom of the World’s audio and visual media products feature the compassionate spoken messages of not only the world’s spiritual and humanitarian leaders – but also those of ordinary people facing extraordinary circumstances. Become more fulfilled by enriching your life with music and messages from Wisdom of the World. http://www.wisdomoftheworld.com/
Humanity Unites Brilliance (HUB) is a social enterprise that connects people and organizations within a global community, and supports our members to reach their highest potential, allowing us to create positive impact in our own lives, and for our world.
HUB supports and enhances the skills, passions and business activities of its members through HUB community and learning programs. At the same time, HUB’s social business structure allocates 30% of revenues, after operational expenses, through micro investment structures operated in association with our Impact Partners, to providing education, resources and funding to shift some of the world’s poorest people from poverty to living in sustained abundance. In addition HUB allocates additional revenues for members who may share, refer and benefit from products and services that are sold through HUB’s expanding global network. http://www.hubhub.org/
Feminine Power is a global community and telecourse committed to one thing: empowering awakening women to create their very best lives, realize their highest potentials and make their greatest contributions to the world—and to do so from a foundation of profound self-love, support, connection, prosperity and partnership with others who share their values and vision. http://femininepower.com
Integrative Spirituality is a non-profit organization that has birthed over the last several years an integral and evolutionary new form of spirituality called Universe Spirituality (US), which provides a unified understanding of life and spirit and how to create a sustainable prosperity for all. We help you to learn about and to draw out your own fullest potentials, truth, and highest self-reflective awareness (consciousness, spirit,) to serve your vital goals and needs, your community, the world and Ultimate Reality however you define it. Through this learning and serving process we are actively co-creating both a science-rational, progressive evolutionary community and a new culture and civilization. http://www.integrativespirituality.org
The International Society for the Study of Subtle Energies and Energy Medicine (ISSSEEM) is an interdisciplinary organization for the study of the basic sciences and medical and therapeutic applications of subtle energies. The Society was organized in the fall of 1989 and is a non-profit public benefit corporation based in Colorado with a current membership of 1,450. Modest membership contributions support a central office in Arvada, Colorado, which serves as the ISSSEEM membership services and publications center, providing opportunity for information exchange and networking.
ISSSEEM was organized for the purpose of improving human health and welfare through the advancement of education, practice, training, and research in the emerging field of subtle energies and energy medicine by (a) increasing the knowledge of the membership about the fields of subtle energies and energy medicine via meetings, educational programs, publications, and special interest groups; (b) improving applications of subtle energies and energy medicine through high standards of professional practice, peer review, ethics, and education; (c) promoting Independent Exploration Groups; and (d) disseminating information to the public about subtle energies and energy medicine. http://www.issseem.org/
Intention Media handles the distribution of feature films and documentaries to theatrical venues around the United States and Canada, as well as DVD distribution to retail outlets. But Intention Media doesn’t represent just any old film. True to its name, the company has a purposeful intent, which is to both create and distribute films which awaken people to their personal power. The films and documentaries Intention Media handles are all about giving people hope, as well as vital knowledge about the world around, and within, them.
Intention Media films and DVDs deliver inspiration through stories of personal courage and spiritual endeavor, powerful examples of social activism and change, the examination of environmental issues, as well as breakthroughs in scientific understanding of our physical and metaphysical universe. Through these types of messages, Intention Media focuses on giving people the opportunity to realize they have the capacity to uplift both themselves and the world around them. http://intentionmediainc.com/
Philosophers Notes offers the most transformational Big Ideas from 100 of the greatest personal growth books at your fingertips (and eyes and ears). Beautiful to look at and powerful to use, these mini-CliffsNotes™ of personal growth will inspire and empower you to live your deepest truths. http://www.philosophersnotes.com
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Intent is a community where members can share their dreams and aspirations, and receive support from others. Intent, as a brand and Web site, aspires to be the most trusted wellness destination for capturing and sharing peoples intentions – personal, social, spiritual and environmental. “This is your online destination for turning your intention into tangible action, and inspiring others to do the same.” http://www.intent.com/
