Global Presence

Global Presence

Connecting the World Through Non-Violence

For over 30 years, The Non-Violence Project has grown across five continents, forging strong partnerships with organizations, schools, and individuals who share our mission. Together, we’re driving lasting change and spreading the message of non-violence far and wide.

The foundation

THE NON-VIOLENCE PROJECT FOUNDATION
Avenue Louis Casaï 18 
1209 - Geneva
Switzerland
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Email: admin@nonviolence.comLearn more about our headquarters
Anna Hellman
President
anna.hellman@nonviolence.com
+41 79 310 97 22
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The Social Enterprise

Non-Violence licensing SA
Rue de Medran 29
1936 Verbier
Switzerland
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Email: support@nonviolence.com
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Ebba Idsäter
CEO
ebba.idsater@nonviolence.com
+46 72 969 52 95
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Maria Norberg
Head of Licensing & Partnerships
maria.norberg@nonviolence.com
+46 73 386 26 69
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Filippa Idsäter
Head of Art Operations & Sales
filippa.idsater@nonviolence.com
+46 70 551 49 69
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Country Offices

Spreading Non-Violence worldwide through our local offices

The Non-Violence Project is building a global network of change-makers dedicated to promoting peace and understanding. Through our Country Offices, we work closely with local communities, fostering impactful initiatives that address the root causes of violence. Each office serves as a hub for education, awareness, and collaboration, ensuring that our mission resonates across cultures and continents.

Brazil

Markus Schruf

Country Director

Since 2011, Non-Violence Project Brazil has promoted non-violence through education and sports, working with public schools, community organizations, and over 60 ambassadors from sports, art, and music. Key initiatives include collaborations with Deco Institute, Neymar, and FC Santos, as well as participation in FIFA Confederations Cup 2013 and FIFA World Cup 2014.

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Ecuador

Victor Huerta Jouvin

Country Director

Despite rising violence in Ecuador, we believe in a future where all 17 million Ecuadorians can live in peace. Non-Violence Project Ecuador actively engages in community initiatives, advocacy efforts, and educational programs, working to counteract violence through awareness and action.

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Greece

Theodoros Bamparoutsis

Country Director

The Non-Violence Project in Greece is actively implementing education initiatives in schools, integrating non-violence principles into classrooms and community programs. Through our growing presence, we continue to empower students with tools to prevent conflict and promote peace.

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Haiti

Haiti Country office

Our local operations in Haiti has launched the School for Peace Program in partnership with the Haiti Teach a Child Foundation. This initiative is dedicated to equipping young people with the knowledge and skills to foster non-violence, creating a lasting impact in communities across the country.

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India

India country office

Non-Violence Project India is undergoing reorganization as part of a strategic transition to strengthen its role as a key priority market. The focus is on building a sustainable structure that will expand non-violence education and advocacy across the country.

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Japan

Yoshiaki Morimoto

Country Director

Since 2015, Non-Violence Project Japan has been at the forefront of Schools for Peace, training over 100 educators to promote non-violence. With 14 ambassadors, including renowned artists and athletes, we continue to develop innovative programs like our Kids’ Peace Book and Sports for Peace in partnership with JOSA.

Portugal

Clem Leech

Country Director

Over the past 24 months, The Non-Violence Project has strengthened its presence in Lisbon through key partnerships, including a collaboration with RE Capital to unveil the iconic Knotted Gun sculpture at LX Living. This initiative, alongside creative workshops led by local artists, has engaged the community in discussions around non-violence, using art as a catalyst for social change.

Contact Clem

SOUTH AFRICA

Bafana Nzimande

Country Director

Established in 1997, Non-Violence Project South Africa has been a cornerstone of our global efforts, delivering impactful education programs for over two decades. With a new strategy in place, we are expanding our reach and strengthening our commitment to non-violence education across communities and schools.

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Sweden

Dilara Cetinkaya

Country Director

Sweden is where The Non-Violence Project first began in 1993, pioneering education for violence prevention. For over 30 years, we have worked with schools, sports clubs, and more than 100 cities, equipping them with tools to build safer, more inclusive communities and drive proactive change.

Switzerland

Jan Hellman
Country Director

Switzerland serves as the headquarters of The Non-Violence Project Foundation, coordinating global initiatives while implementing education programs locally. One of our key initiatives is the Sexual Harassment Program, successfully delivered for the past three years at EHL Hospitality and Business School, with outstanding results.

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Uganda

Eddy Balina

Country Director

The Non-Violence Project in Uganda promotes peace and social change by focusing on education and economic empowerment in communities affected by violence. Through targeted programs in schools and underserved areas, we equip young people with the knowledge and skills to foster non-violence. By investing in education and community engagement, we are helping to build a future rooted in stability, opportunity, and peace.

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UK, IRELAND

Clem Leech

Country Director

In the UK, we use Non-Violence Live to promote music as an alternative to violence, broadcasting messages of peace through live streaming. We partner with Youth Realities to tackle domestic abuse and youth violence through prevention-based workshops with young girlbuilding resilience, challenging harmful behaviours, and fostering a culture of non-violence.

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USA

John Mckenna

Country Director

Non-Violence Project USA is headquartered in New York City, where the movement was first inspired. As a program provider for the NYC Department of Education, we offer Schools for Peace curricula and Why Knot? workshops across all five boroughs, expanding into other states. With the original Knotted Gun sculpture at the United Nations, where The Non-Violence Project holds consultative status, we continue to engage students, artists, and communities through education, cultural initiatives, and high-profile events from Times Square to Hollywood.

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Associated Offices

Associated offices

Lebanon Office

Ogarit Younan

Founder of the Academic University for Non-Violence and Human Rights (AUNOHR)
established in 2011

Our Lebanon Office promotes nonviolence to various organizations and people of different ages.

“Enter Quotes or sayings here. Aut fugiat magni sed libero sapiente et facere expedita qui rerum alias qui odit laudantium cum harum blanditiis et debitis eligendi. ”

Sierra Leone Office

Moses Massa

National Coordinator
established in 2011

Our Sierra Leone Office promotes nonviolence to various organizations and people of different ages.

“Enter Quotes or sayings here. Aut fugiat magni sed libero sapiente et facere expedita qui rerum alias qui odit laudantium cum harum blanditiis et debitis eligendi. ”

Join The Movement

Bring Non-Violence to Your Community

Have the vision and resources to spread Non-Violence in your country? Partner with us to establish a Non-Violence office and join a global movement creating safer, more connected and peaceful communities. Let’s work together to make a difference.

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