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PeaceGeeks is a nonprofit organization that builds digital tools to empower communities in the pursuit of peace. Based in Vancouver, Canada and Amman, Jordan. Learn more at peacegeeks.org.
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Tech brings communities together in a time of social distancing
Tech brings communities together in a time of social distancing
In a few short months, COVID-19 has caused widespread anxiety around the world. Yet in this time of uncertainty, the impact of community…
PeaceGeeks
Mar 24, 2020
How Canada can say yes to immigration this election on this International Day of Peace
How Canada can say yes to immigration this election on this International Day of Peace
Here are 9 ways you can make a difference during the election period and beyond to support newcomers arriving in Canada…
PeaceGeeks
Sep 21, 2019
Giving back “runs” in the family
Giving back “runs” in the family
With the Scotiabank Charity Challenge 5K and Half Marathon just one week away, we wanted to feature the Canning family, who is…
PeaceGeeks
Jun 14, 2019
PeaceGeeks Jordan team member named a United Nations Alliance of Civilizations Fellow!
PeaceGeeks Jordan team member named a United Nations Alliance of Civilizations Fellow!
Our Meshkat Community Digital Engagement Officer Tasneem was recently accepted as a candidate for the 2019 United Nations Alliance of…
PeaceGeeks
May 7, 2019
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Tech on Ending Violence Against Women
Tech on Ending Violence Against Women
In honour of International Women’s Day on March 8th, we hosted our 32nd PeaceTalk — Tech for Ending Violence Against Women at the HiVE…
PeaceGeeks
Oct 30, 2018
Imagine Being Displaced: How the Services Advisor App Helps Refugees
Imagine Being Displaced: How the Services Advisor App Helps Refugees
For all the hand-wringing and consternation about the exodus of refugees out of Syria flooding into Europe, it can sometimes be forgotten…
PeaceGeeks
Oct 30, 2018
Hacking to improve immigrant and refugee settlement
Hacking to improve immigrant and refugee settlement
For anyone familiar with the term ‘hackathon,’ an image of caffeine-fueled programmers huddled intensely around computer screens often…
PeaceGeeks
Nov 2, 2018
What are people giving up this October?
What are people giving up this October?
Here are some of the great #GiveItUp4Peace challenges our community has taken on this October.
Renee Black
Oct 10, 2018
Sharing stories from PeaceGeeks Jordan
Sharing stories from PeaceGeeks Jordan
Now that we are a year into our Meshkat Community program, we are excited to share some stories from the ground.
PeaceGeeks
Nov 2, 2018
Together we stand: Vancouver anti-racism rally
Together we stand: Vancouver anti-racism rally
On Saturday, August 18, 2017, the PeaceGeeks team joined nearly 4000 Vancouverites at City Hall to participate in anti-racism protests in…
PeaceGeeks
Oct 11, 2018
Joseph: Giving Up Animal Products!
Joseph: Giving Up Animal Products!
My name is Joseph and I moved to Vancouver from London 6 months ago with my partner Carol to take on a new challenge in the green building…
Renee Black
Oct 10, 2018
This #GivingTuesday, we’re giving thanks.
This #GivingTuesday, we’re giving thanks.
Thank you to the incredible volunteers and donors who support PeaceGeeks, as well as the communities we’ve had the privilege to work with…
PeaceGeeks
Nov 27, 2018
The Trial of Dominic Ongwen
The Trial of Dominic Ongwen
Does anyone still remember Kony 2012? The groundswell of support behind bringing African warlord Joseph Kony to justice will perhaps be…
PeaceGeeks
Nov 2, 2018
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