Mattie J.T. Stepanek Foundation
Pathways to Peace is what we do – all of the resources, materials, programs, activities, events and campaigns that we create are offered as information and inspiration for exploring key elements of Mattie’s message of hope and peace. Explore the sections below to find the tools you need to help you plan peace for yourself, your family, and your community.
Thank you for your continued work and ongoing projects and documentary. I have used Mattie’s words in my classroom since the first time I listened
We encourage all global neighbors to read Mattie’s poem “For Our World”. Reflect, respond, and reach out with peace!
Children of Phoebe Sumter healthcare workers recently attended a camp aimed at fostering peace, foreign language skills, and service learning.
Americus-Sumter County Arts Council recently became the second area business to earn Peace Certification from the Mattie J.T. Stepanek Foundation for their work with area teens.
Learn how to enter our Summer Peace Days 2020 Poster Contest now! Open to individuals, families, businesses, schools, and groups of all kinds. #ShareYourHeartsong with us and the world! #YouMatter #MakePeaceTheNews
Yasmin Hasnain, owner of Yasmin’s Art Classes, becomes the first Americus business to earn Peace Certification by the Mattie J.T. Stepanek Foundation. #MakePeaceTheNews
#Partners4Peace
2nd Graders from Furlow Charter School recently help #MakePeaceTheNews with a video that earned them a 1st runner-up award in the Georgia Movie Academy digital storytelling competition.
“Right now, I don’t know what Normal is Anymore”, applies to our world as we redefine our own normal during COVID-19.
We are now several weeks into global change… and wow… what a remarkable view I have on our world.
Change is difficult. Even when we plan for change, or choose change, or embrace change – becoming or accepting or being “different” is a challenging reality.
Deadline is June 1, 2020! Learn more about the Mattie J.T. Stepanek Poetry Contest, students of all ages are invited to submit poems, art, film or audio illustrating a poem to celebrate heroes.
#MakePeaceTheNews
Millions have been inspired by the late 13-year-old poet and peacemaker, Mattie J.T. Stepanek. On July 17, we want to celebrate peace, Mattie’s life and
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