I am continually amazed by the outpouring of support that fuels our work each year, and 2022 was no different. The post-pandemic economy gave us uncertainty, yet another country fell into war, and the need for protection against violence and weapons grew tenfold – but you still showed up. 

 Thanks to supporters like you, we surpassed our fundraising goal, allowing NP to work alongside even more communities to break cycles of violence and build lasting peace. We began a new program in Ukraine to protect civilians and support local organizations and volunteers on the frontline of active conflict. Through the Hope Against Hate Campaign in New York, we trained over 2,000 community members in personal safety strategies to better protect themselves and others from anti-Asian violence. And we launched a new program in Indonesia, where we’re partnering with local organizations to strengthen the peace process in Aceh. 

 Together, we celebrated 20 years of transforming the world’s response to conflict – a milestone that could not have been reached without our dedicated and ever-growing community of supporters. In these two decades, we have shown that investing in nonviolence is not only worthwhile, it is the only way forward. 

 By adapting to new challenges, advocating for Unarmed Civilian Protection at all levels, and standing with communities re-defining safety and security, I am confident we can create a world rooted in relationships, care, and nonviolence. Thank you for supporting our mission in 2022. Together, we are making peace possible. 

 With deep gratitude,
Tiffany Easthom, Executive Director