About Conflict and Peace Building
Conflict is a natural part of our everyday lives and is inevitable. Unfortunately without the skills to transform and deal with conflict constructively we see many destructive effects such as violence, inability to communicate effectively, lack of cooperation, mental health issues (stress, low self esteem, unclear perceptions) and an inability to trust.
Multicultural Village takes into account the unique conflict context and needs of the different people we work with. The Village gives its particpants multiple opportunities to learn/build/practice skills and acquire knowledge needed to deal with their conflicts constructively and to actively DO peace which they can use to enhance their everyday lives.
Welcome to our Village Concept
Multicultural Village Inc. is a non profit organization based in Natick Massachusetts which works locally and globally to create a culture of peace through meaningful contact, service/volunteering and deep dialogues.
Our Vision
Our main focus comes from the need to create safe and secure communities and national and global environments, while allowing people in those environments to be members of self sufficient yet interdependent groups.
We believe that people in the midst of social and ethnic tension can be taught how to coexist and live violence free lives. We hope to encourage participants to find the link between their personal needs (the things individuals must have to survive) and their global needs (the things that groups must have to survive but can achieve only by sharing resources and engaging in mutual trust and cooperation).
Our Mission
1. To address, transform, heal and eradicate the transgenerational transmission of animosity that exists among the racial, ethnic, cultural, class and geographic groups through meaningful contact and active peace building.
2. To promote and encourage a “civic culture” (one where strangers share space and resources to achieve common goals) through cooperation and trust building .
3. To encourage, build and empower a new generation of culturally competent and socially responsible global citizens in the Caribbean, N. America and among our global affiliates.
4. Promote and create opportunities for sustainable dialogues by continuing the open communication process started at the Village.
5. To inculcate active peace making through violence prevention and trust building.