Introduction

Our Name
Pasos-a Spanish word meaning

    • Steps—As in any movement resulting in progress toward a goal
    • Crossing—As in a shallow area in a stream that can be forded
    • Passage—As in the act of passing from one state or place to the next


Our Museum and Center

A vibrant physical and virtual gathering place where people can connect, ideas can be explored, and individual and collective actions can be forged.

Peacebuilding
A “positive peace” characterized by the existence of peaceful social and cultural beliefs and norms; the presence of justice at all levels (economic, social, and political); the shared democratic use of power; and non-violence.

Our Statement of Purpose
Pasos Peace Museum is a nonprofit organization founded in 2006 and dedicated to peacebuilding through education and the arts. With a mission to connect, inspire and empower, we strive to be a hub connecting peacebuilders around the world, stimulating their individual and collective imaginations, and taking them to the next transformational steps leading to a just and peaceful world.

Our Methods
The presentation of organized artistic exhibitions, programs, seminars, workshops, research, discussion and contemplative practices with a thematic concentration on the concept of peacebuilding.

Our Community
Pasos Peace Museum has its offices in New York City. Our board of directors, members and staff are global citizens of every walk of life who believe the potential for peacebuilding lies within each of us. Join us!

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Member of the International Network of Museums for Peace
http://www.museumsforpeace.org