The Peace Education Center of the Hudson Valley

The mission of the Peace Education Center of the Hudson Valley is to empower individuals and organizations to create and sustain ecologically-minded, just, and peaceful communities.

Our Vision

The Peace Education Center of the Hudson Valley envisions a community that appreciates the interconnected nature of life, where positive peace is nurtured into existence. Our aim is to support and sustain community efforts to create a more just and peaceful world, through educational and interfaith programming in the Hudson Valley and beyond.

Our Core Values

  • Holistic Earth Care

    Recognizing our deep connection to nature, we commit to practices that sustain and regenerate the Earth for future generations.

  • Relational Existance

    We nurture relationships built on justice, equity, and mutual care, fostering peace within ourselves and our communities.

  • Global Consciousness

    Understanding our interdependence, we strive for a just and compassionate world through awareness, education, and action.

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“By peace we mean the capacity to transform conflicts with empathy, without violence, and creatively - a never-ending process.”

— Johan Galtung

Our Programs

Hudson Valley Gives

Support PECHV on May 21st!

Hudson Valley Gives is a 24-hour fundraising event that brings together hundreds of nonprofits across the region with one goal: Give Where You Live. Hosted by the Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan, this annual event celebrates the power of local giving across seven counties—including Ulster, Dutchess, and more.

This year, Peace Education Center of the Hudson Valley (PECHV) is proud to participate! Your donation helps us:

  • Offer free and low-cost peace education programs for youth and adults

  • Train educators and facilitators in anti-oppression, nonviolence, and climate justice

  • Continue cultivating a culture of care, equity, and peace in the Hudson Valley

When you give on May 21st, you also help us become eligible for bonus funding, prizes, and matching donations, increasing the impact of your gift!

Donate through Hudson Valley Gives on May 21st and help us grow a more peaceful, just, and connected community.

DONATE HERE

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Educate for Peace. Empower for Justice.

Founded by The Rev Dr Leonisa Ardizzone in 2023, the Peace Education Center of the Hudson Valley offers programs and dialogical space for youth, families, educators, religious professionals, and community members.

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