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Peace Education is for All of Us

The Ripple Effect Education (TREE) programs are the initial drop in a life-long ripple effect of conflict resolution, peace building, and social justice.

Our Programs

The entire world thrives when conflict resolution, peace building, and social justice education are embedded in our communities.

TREE strives to empower a broad range of individuals—children, youth, and adults—by offering social-emotional, activity-based programming, workshops, and education. Our goal is to equip as many people as possible with the tools they need to transform conflict, seek justice, dismantle oppressive systems, and build positive peace into their relationships.

Here’s how we’re making it happen:

What's happening at TREE?

TREE supports the following United Nations SDGs

What our workshop participants are saying:

"My students were highly engaged in the experience, and with TREE's support, were able to debrief and learn from the experience. She made complex ideas available to 12 and 13 year olds, such that they could relate the ideas to a novel we were studying in class."

"A very fun and exciting way to learn the differences between one another and how to bridge that gap when it arises."

"We invited TREE to be part of our soccer camp this past summer. Our theme was “peace it together”. Katie was excellent. She was dynamic, engaging the group in activities and discussion that the kids really enjoyed. And they seemed to grasp the message - each morning a simple idea that kids could then apply for the rest of the day. It was such a pleasure working with Katie. She made it easy to adapt her expertise to what we needed. We learned that TREE is a valuable resource in our community."

"This was one of the most valuable trainings I have had with the board. I wish more of our staff could come to it. I appreciate how we were able to experience what you are teaching us rather than just being told how to do something. That is rare. Thank you for this opportunity.”

“SO thankful for the generous time allocated to this training. It's the most valuable learning I've done in 15 years in education.”

“It was such great PD, I really appreciated the opportunity to come together and discuss such an impactful and important topic.”

“This was the most impactful, relevant, and time-worthy training I've ever experienced.”