PEACE Birmingham
People Engaged in A Cultural Exchange
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PEACE Birmingham is a monthly dialogue group for teens from different cultures and faiths with the goal of nurturing and sustaining a Birmingham that values and welcomes people of different backgrounds. PEACE Birmingham is open to 8th-12th graders from across greater Birmingham.
PEACE Birmingham provides a safe, welcoming, and open environment in which young people have fun while getting to know each other better and learn about the wider community, while discussing issues important to them. |
HISTORY: Founded in January 1996 by Lois Cohen, Mark Gaines, and Bobbie Siegal as a project of Temple Emanu-El, PEACE Birmingham was created to provide a place for African American and Jewish teens to get to know one another and become allies as in the 1960s Civil Rights struggle. In 1998, the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute joined as a sponsoring partner, and since 2007 PEACE has welcomed young people of all races and religions who seek to build relationships and improve their communities.
Applications for the 2025-2026 PEACE Birmingham year are OPEN!!!
PEACE Birmingham Offers a Community Leadership Certificate for High School Students!
In order to gain certification, students are expected to:
- Complete the online PEACE Birmingham Application
- Attend at least 5 PEACE Birmingham Meetings during the academic year
- Participate in the student-led PEACE Birmingham Project
- Show leadership inside and outside of PEACE Birmingham
- Encourage others within and outside of PEACE Birmingham to be active and involved in PEACE Birmingham
What does it mean to have the PEACE Birmingham Community Leadership Certificate?
For starters, you will finish the PEACE Birmingham year having developed skills in effective communication, teamwork, organization, leadership, project planning, and much more. Not only will you develop skills that will look fantastic on a college application or resume, but you'll also make some lifelong connections and friendships.
Last but certainly not least, by qualifying for the Leadership Certificate you will receive an officially signed PEACE Birmingham Community Leadership Certificate, have the opportunity to put the certificate on your resume, and attend the April PEACE Trip for FREE!
