Links to websites that consider Peace or the impacts of it's absence .
The mission of the PeaceJam Foundation is to create a new generation of young leaders committed to positive change in themselves, their communities and the world through the inspiration of Nobel Peace Laureates see www.peacejam.org/
The Forgiveness Project (http://www.theforgivenessproject.com/) works at a local, national and international level to help build a future free of conflict and violence by healing the wounds of the past. By collecting and sharing people’s stories, and delivering outreach programmes, The Forgiveness Project encourages and empowers people to explore the nature of forgiveness and alternatives to revenge.
From disarmament and noviolence to Trade, Aid and Development and much, much more don't forget to stop by on the pages of Peace and Social Witness
Leap: Confronting Conflict http://www.leaplinx.com/ Leap was established in 1987 as a project of the Leaveners (Quaker Community Arts Charity) Now independent of the Leaveners, Leap works to raise awarness of the conflicts facing young people in their community and help young people to find possible solutions to the issues they face.
BANg - Ban All Nukes generation is a European Youth network who are active in the struggle for nuclear disarmament while focusing, as a first step, on Europe.
Life behind the wall gives you the opportunity to "read the thoughts and feelings of Palestinian teenagers. Their ideas have not been edited because the people who manage the site believe you want to know what is really in their hearts and minds. Students are asked questions and directed to comment on given topics. They also often write about issues they choose. The result is what you see in Behind The Wall."
A foot in both places has been produced by American Friends Service Committee "it is built around 25 interviews with Arab, South Asian, and Muslim community activists. It focuses on how communities have responded to the post-9/11 climate, and what types of alliances they have built to defend their civil rights and civil liberties. Also included is a comprehensive listing of resources and links for further study and action."
A career in the armed forces brings opportunities and risks unfamiliar in civilian life. This independent report assesses whether the information provided to potential recruits enables them to make an informed choice about enlistmenthttp://www.informedchoice.org.uk/
Many people enjoy military life but it isn't for everyone; it can be very difficult to leave the armed forces once you've joined http://www.beforeyousignup.info/ is a website that is independent of the government, and provides information to think through before signing up.