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Sacrifice of self in service.

PEACE empowers underprivileged communities worldwide through entrepreneurship, women's empowerment, education, and charity.

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2020

Serving since

Countries reached

Core programs

300+

Community members

Who we are

A Maryland-based nonprofit working across the globe.

People Empowerment Alliance for Creativity & Education (PEACE) was established to empower and support the underprivileged — including women, minorities, and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities — to create positive impacts on their lives.

We work toward spiritual, social, economic, educational, and environmental transformation through innovation and entrepreneurial development, women's empowerment, charity, and educational initiatives.

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“Brighten the corner from where you are.”

Our mission

To empower underprivileged individuals worldwide through comprehensive, holistic programs that foster entrepreneurial development, women's empowerment, charity, and education.

Our vision

A globally empowered and inclusive future for marginalized communities.

What we do

Our core programs

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Entrepreneurship

Innovation & Entrepreneurial Development

Guidance from idea to launch — incubation, funding, mentorship, and networks.

Empowerment

Women's Empowerment

Economic freedom through entrepreneurial training, education, and welfare projects.

Education

Educational Initiatives

Workshops, seminars, and support systems in business, skills, and research.

Charity

Charity by Sharing Blessings

Elder care, after-school centers, scholarships, and community development.

Spiritual

Spiritual Upliftment

Missionary training and mentorship for spiritual and mental well-being.

Health

Healthy Lifestyle

Training in natural remedies, nutrition, and prevention — a 300+ member community.

Featured initiative

Empowering women to eradicate poverty.

When a woman gains economic freedom, her family and community rise with her. PEACE provides entrepreneurial training, mentorship, and welfare projects that help women build businesses and better futures.

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Where we work

A global alliance

PEACE empowers marginalized communities around the world — including women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans.

USA

India

Burundi

Rwanda

Philippines

Malaysia

Pakistan

Bahrain

From the field

Moments that matter

Real moments from PEACE events and programs around the world.

Testimonials

What people say

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The PEACE founders and community are committed to developing networks of support for burgeoning entrepreneurs and business developers.

Sharon Hamel

Music Education Specialist, Cambridge Public Schools

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I wanted to start a saree and tailoring business but had a very vague idea how to start. PEACE helped me by providing training to start and sustain my business.

Aiswarya

Program participant, India

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I started a candle making business with just one machine and a bag of wax. PEACE is lighting my path to success!

Margaret

Program participant

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