The North Carolina Peace Corps Association’s Peace Prize recognizes a non-profit agency in the Tarheel state which promotes peace and cross-cultural understanding and shares the “helping others to help themselves” ideology of the Peace Corps. Our $1,000 cash prize can make a big difference to a small non-profit!
The winner also receives a commemorative Peace Prize vase which is handcrafted in Seagrove, North Carolina.
The winner of the 2018 Peace Prize is…
Learning Outside
Learning Outside, of Carrboro, offers hands-on outdoor learning programs that provide children with what they really need: time spent outdoors learning, exploring and discovering in the natural world.
The non-profit organization gives children experiences in the outdoors that enhance their lives and learning, and that instill in them a love of the natural world and a lifelong commitment to stewardship. Serving individuals who do not have access to quality outdoor learning experiences is key to Learning Outside’s mission.
© Wendy B. Banning
© Wendy B. Banning
The February 25th Peace Prize ceremony was a resounding success and an inspiring celebration. On our official YouTube channel, you can find Gene Nichol’s keynote address and Wendy Banning’s acceptance speech, as Co-founder and Director of Learning outside. Additionally, you can view and download the text of Gene Nichol’s speech here.
Past Winners:
In 1996, the Director of Latin American Affairs at the Carter Center, Bob Pastor, presented the first annual Peace Prize to Student Action with Farmworkers.
- 2017- International Focus
- 2016 – Refugee Support Center (RSC)
- 2015 – Hispanic Liaison of Chatham County
- 2014 – Community Empowerment Fund
- 2013 – 4 the World
- 2012 – Achievement Academy of Durham
- 2011 – Uniting NC
- 2010 – USCRI US Committee for Refugees & Immigrants
- 2009 – Source Force
- 2008 – Nourish International
- 2007 – No award given
- 2006 – My Sisters House