Omnia's Impact

We train people of diverse faiths, backgrounds, and points of view to engage productively, honestly, and creatively to solve problems together.

Success Stories!

Omnia's Impact

3800

Trained Peacemakers

184

Active IP Teams

60%

IP Teams led by Women

85

On-going Actions

Teenagers IP Team Defeats Child Marriage

Although illegal, child (or forced) marriage in Bangladesh is common. An IP Team of teenagers decided that it is in their self-interest to address this. When their interventions weren't working they brought in a lawyers' IP Team to help. They won!

A Post Pandemic Back to School Campaign

During two years of the pandemic, schools were closed resulting in many social problems. When the schools reopened, many families had become used to the children being at home and were reluctant to send them back to school. The IP Teams' Back to School Campaign was a great success and getting the back to school.

A Home Agriculture Project

In Sri Lanka OMNIA brings together Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, and Muslim Leaders to form IP Teams in communities wracked by violence. A home agriculture project that supports the food security needs of IP Team members has become a flag-ship operation of Interfaith harmony.

Paramount Rulers of Gombe State

His Royal Highness Bala Waja is the Paramount Ruler of Waja land in Gombe State. When we began our work we sought and received the blessing of many Traditional Rulers. Some asked if we were bringing something from Chicago. that they didn't know about. We said, no, but what we want to do is to help religious leaders understand that Christianity and Islam is not native to Nigeria. We want to raise up the seeds of peace native to the Nigerian soil.

From Boko Haram to Barbershop

This young barber together with a friend (names withheld) escaped an extremist camp. and came to OMNIA’s training. There they learned entrepreneurial skills and found resources to open a barber shop. The two Muslim men made a rare pledge: as the business grows they will to hire Christian young men to help them. (Click to read more...)

A Muslim And A Christian Build A Women's Movement

When Ruth, a Christian, and Zuwaira, a Muslim, met at OMNIA’s IPT Training event, they decided to organize an interfaith women’s movement for peace. Today more than 2,000 women have mobilized to stop violence and teach their sons and daughters how to build power together.

Make Peace Work

Interfaith Peacemaker Teams engage the best resources within every community to help turn the tide of extremist violence to create a new season of peaceful cooperation. You can become a team member - through your voice, your involvement, and your financial support!
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