Friedenskreis Halle E.V.

The Friedenskreis Halle e.V. is a committed organization that has been advocating for peace, democracy, and global justice since its founding in 1991. The initiative arose from the hope awakened by the peaceful revolution of 1989, namely to achieve a social order without violence, a Germany without military, and a worldwide abolition of wars.

• Peace Services: Friedenskreis Halle offers international volunteer services, particularly within the frameworks of the "Youth in Action" and "weltwärts" programs. These services enable people to engage in practical and solidarity actions while simultaneously developing their own perspectives and skills[2][5].
• Peace Education Work: The organization provides comprehensive educational programs with workshops, seminars, and training on topics such as active nonviolence, constructive conflict resolution, lived democracy, transcultural diversity, and global justice. These offerings target various groups and also include international youth encounters and work camps[1][5].
• Political Engagement for Peace: Friedenskreis Halle organizes actions, campaigns, exhibitions, lectures, and seminars on current peace political issues. Additionally, the organization engages in networking work in the region to support local and global peace initiatives[1][5].
• Peace Library and Support Services: The organization operates a peace library and offers support and service options for other organizations and initiatives[1].

The mission of Friedenskreis Halle e.V. is based on a dynamic understanding of peace that sees peace not as a state but as a path to a partnership-based, just, and nonviolent coexistence in diversity. The fundamental values and guiding principles of the work are:

• Active Nonviolence
• Constructive and Civil Conflict Resolution
• Lived Democracy
• Transcultural Diversity
• Global Justice[1][2].

Friedenskreis Halle e.V. is involved in numerous initiatives aimed at long-term sustainability and positive social change:

• HALLIANZ for Diversity: The organization coordinates the HALLIANZ Action Fund and supports projects that promote democracy, diversity, and openness in Halle (Saale). It is also part of the alliance "Halle gegen Rechts" and organizes annual educational weeks against racism[3].
• International Cooperation: By participating in programs like "weltwärts" and "Youth in Action," Friedenskreis Halle promotes international solidarity and practical peace work in various countries, including Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Kosovo, Macedonia, Serbia, Rwanda, and Spain[2].

Friedenskreis Halle e.V. remains continuously active and innovative in its efforts. Current projects and events include digital simulations on the causes of flight, workshops on nonviolent communication, expert discussions on peace work in crisis times, and training on topics such as classism and conflict transformation[4].

Friedenskreis Halle e.V. is a vibrant and committed community that advocates for a just, nonviolent, and democratic world, relying on the active participation and engagement of many people.

• 1 - https://www.friedenskreis-halle.de/ueber-uns.html
• 2 - https://nevso.eu/friedenskreis-halle-e-v/
• 3 - https://www.hallianz-fuer-vielfalt.de/hallianz-fuer-vielfalt/was-ist-die-hallianz-fuer-vielfalt/
• 4 - https://www.friedenskreis-halle.de
• 5 - https://engagiert-in-halle.de/klima/organisation/2624