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The Non-Violence Project Foundation (NVPF) has moved to Geneva in an environment conducive to its mission, surrounded by other organizations, whose objective is also to contribute to building a better world for the next generation. The building’s official name is the « International Environment House » (IEH 2) and is hosting a number of organizations […]
To fulfill our mission, we have strengthened our Foundation with the arrival of new people, who will bring a lot of freshness and determination into the work in the times ahead.
CARL FREDRIK REUTERSWÄRD, the artist and creator of the Non-Violence symbol, The Knotted Gun, has died, 81 years old. Carl Fredrik was a fantastic person and one of Sweden’s most respected artists ever. The Knotted Gun has become one of the most well-known symbols for Peace and Non-Violence in the world and is also the […]
Last week we were happily aware of the fact that TED Talk chosed to published a picture on their Instagram portraiting the knitted, knotted gun sculpture in Malmoe, Sweden. Out of all images shown at Magda Sayeg's TED Talk they picked this one.
Smarteyes introduces a new collection and partnership with the Non-Violence Project. The new collection is different from all previous collections released by Smarteyes, taking fashion and style to a new level by taking a stand for peace and against violence. For every sold pair of glasses Smarteyes will donate five euros to our educational program […]
The Non-Violence Project is a non-profit organization created in 1993 with the goal of preventing and reducing violence. The organization is headquartered in Switzerland and is active in many countries around the world. Its symbol, the Knotted Gun, is an international symbol of peace.
Our mission is to INSPIRE, MOTIVATE and ENGAGE people to solve conflicts without resorting to any form of violence. Through education and awareness, we measure the impact of our programs and we have a specific focus on youth as we believe in the power of young people as changemakers.
There are many ways to support our work ! We rely on the generosity of our donors but we also welcome projects’ sponsoring, fundraising events, partnerships of all kinds and much more.
