CAPA
Council of American Peace Advocates (CAPA)
Uniting Voices. Healing Nations!
Council of American Peace Advocates (CAPA)—a national, non-partisan, nonprofit body dedicated to promoting peace, unity, conflict resolution, and civic harmony across the United States.
CAPA brings together peace advocates, faith leaders, academics, community influencers, policy experts, and humanitarian partners to strengthen national unity, promote non-violence, empower youth, and enhance peaceful coexistence.
The Council serves as a bridge between communities, institutions, and government agencies, offering collaboration in peace education, mediation, policy recommendations, and crisis support.
CAPA at a Glance
Mission Statement
To promote peace, justice, social cohesion, and non-violence across the United States by empowering advocates, training peace ambassadors, engaging communities, shaping policy, and fostering international cooperation.
Vision Statement
To become America’s foremost council for national unity, peace advocacy, conflict resolution, and intercultural harmony—strengthening communities and inspiring global peace leadership.
Our Core Values
Solidarity, Integrity, Justice, Non-Violence, Inclusiveness, Accountability, Respect for Human Dignity
Mandate of CAPA
The Council of American Peace Advocates is established to:
- Promote national unity and peaceful coexistence
Strengthen respect, understanding, and cooperation among diverse groups.
- Advance conflict resolution and community mediation
Train and deploy Peace Advocates to resolve conflicts peacefully at every level.
- Empower communities through peace education
Create educational programs, workshops, seminars, and fellowships.
- Conduct research and publish peace-focused insights
Produce reports, peace indices, and policy recommendations.
- Collaborate with governments, civil society, and international bodies
Work with institutions committed to harmony and non-violence.
- Promote citizen diplomacy
Encourage Americans to engage in global peace conversations and bridge-building.
- Respond to crises with humanitarian compassion
Support communities affected by violence and instability.
Awards
COUNCIL OF AMERICAN PEACE ADVOCATES NINE (9) AWARDS CATEGORIES
1. Lifetime & Distinguished Service Awards
2. Leadership & Governance Peace Awards
3. Community & Grassroots Peace Awards
5. Youth, Education & Academic Peace Awards
6. Human Rights & Humanitarian Peace Awards
7. Media, Advocacy & Public Engagement Awards
AWARD CREDIBILITY, CRITERIA & NOMINATION GUIDELINES
1. General Eligibility
1. Individuals, institutions, or organizations
2. From the United States or international
3. Active in peace advocacy, peace-building, conflict resolution, diplomacy, humanitarian service, governance, education, media, or interfaith engagement
4. Nominees must demonstrate integrity, non-violence, and measurable impact.
2. Core Evaluation Criteria
1. Impact (30%) – Tangible peace outcomes achieved – Reduction of conflict or promotion of harmony
2. Leadership & Integrity (20%) – Ethical conduct – Credibility and moral standing
3. Innovation & Strategy (15%) – Creative or strategic approaches to peace advocacy
4. Sustainability (15%) – Long-term viability of peace initiatives
5. Scope & Reach (10%) – Community, national, or global influence
6. Advocacy & Influence (10%) – Policy, public awareness, or behavioral change
3. Nomination Process
- Completed nomination form
- 500–1,000 word citation statement
- Evidence of impact (reports, links, testimonials, media coverage)
- Two referees or endorsers
4. Selection Process
- Final approval by CAPA Governing Council
- All deliberations are confidential
- Decisions are final and not subject to appeal.
Award credibility
1. Conferred annually
2. Categorized as Gold / Platinum / Diamond
3. Issued with citations, medals, certificates, Vehicles plate numbers(optional), insignia etc.
4. Backed by clear criteria of (impact, integrity, reach, sustainability)
GET IN TOUCH WITH US
For enquiries on membership or nominations, please contact:
capa@wbuni.org
