August 12, 2025
Youth Leadership Education DC Trip
April 5–7, 2025 Young participants from Peace Islands Institute took part in the Youth Leadership
August 12, 2025
Interfaith Youth Leaders DC Trip
April 6–7, 2025 A group of passionate young leaders joined Peace Islands Institute for an
August 12, 2025
No Hate In NJ – Youth
April 5, 2025 Peace Islands Institute and Sky Academy Youth Center hosted a special session
August 12, 2025
PII Talks – Black History Month
February 26th, 2025 Peace Islands Institute hosted a vibrant Black History Month celebration at its
August 12, 2025
A Day of Learning
February 16, 2025 Peace Islands Institute and CBI co-hosted A Day of Learning and Sharing
August 12, 2025
Dialogue Workshop Training 2025
February 8th, 2025 Peace Islands Institute hosted a special Community Dialogue Workshop at Wayne, NJ
August 12, 2025
Youth Training: Understanding Religions
December 11th, 2024 It was a true privilege to come together for such a thoughtful
Youth Dialogue Summit
October 19, 2025 In the program attended by over 125 of our youth from across
August 12, 2025
Youth Peace Network College Training
February 12th, 2025 Peace Islands Institute and Sky Academy hosted an engaging evening program titled
Celebrating 15 Years of Empathy and Creativity: The 2025 Art & Essay Contest Awards
Celebrating 15 Years of Empathy and Creativity: The 2025 Art & Essay Contest Awards
March 2, 2025
Youth Academy – Peace Network Iftar
It was truly an honor to come together for such a meaningful evening! We thank
Ramadan & Dialogue: Building Bridges Through Shared Traditions
On February 8, 2025, Peace Islands Institute hosted an engaging Ramadan & Dialogue Info Session
Youth Peace Network Seminar: Understanding Different Faith Traditions
Bridging Differences Through Dialogue and Shared Values On February 12, 2025, Peace Islands Institute’s Youth
January 28, 2025
Youth Peace Network – Volunteer Event
On Sunday, January 26, 2025, Peace Islands Institute, in collaboration with the First Congregational Church
January 28, 2025
PII Talks: Muslim Heritage Month with Dr. Vincent Parrillo “Muslims in America” – CJCC
On January 25, 2025, Peace Islands Institute hosted an inspiring PII Talks event titled “Muslims
January 24, 2025
PII Talks: Muslim Heritage Month with Dr. Vincent Parrillo “Muslims in America”
On January 23, 2025, Peace Islands Institute hosted an inspiring PII Talks event titled “Muslims
November 21, 2024
2024 Thanksgiving @ First Congregational Church (11/21)
This Thanksgiving season, Peace Islands Institute had the privilege of collaborating with the First Congregational
October 18, 2024
PII Talks: Hispanic Heritage Month “Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together”
✨ What an incredible evening at the first event of this season’s PII Talk series,
October 9, 2024
Youth Peace Network – First Orientation Training
Objectives: Build Empathy and Understanding: Expose participants to diverse cultures and perspectives. Equip with Essential
June 10, 2024
2024 Art & Essay Contest Award Ceremony
We are honored to announce that yesterday we held the 14th edition of our Art
June 4, 2024
The Winners of the Art & Essay Contest
We are thrilled to announce the date when the results of our the Art &
October 18, 2023
PII Talks: Power of Dialogue in Peacebuilding
When it comes to fostering peace and understanding among diverse communities, dialogue stands as a
September 20, 2023
Beyond the Books with Persa Koumoutsi
In an evening suffused with the allure of literature and cross-cultural insights, the Ant Bookstore
June 7, 2023
Art and Essay Contest Award Ceremony 2023! Montclair State Uni.
Art and Essay Contest 2023: Award Ceremony Join us at Montclair State University for a
February 21, 2023
Applications are now open! – Art and Essay Contest 2023
Applications are now open! Peace Islands Institute’s Annual 13th Art and Essay Contest 2023 Applications
October 27, 2022
PII Talks – Hearts and Minds
PII invites you to the first PII Talks program of the season on November 3rd
June 21, 2022
The Art and Essay Contest Winners Have Been Announced!
The 12th Annual Art and Essay Contest Winners Have Been Announced! The 12th Art and
April 29, 2022
Youth Academy Iftar Dinner!
We held a great friendship iftar where our young friends from PII Youth Academy came
March 1, 2022
Art and Essay Contest 2022 applications have started!
THEME Mental Health & Welness We are seeking submissions exploring the importance of mental health
December 8, 2020
What is Youth Academy?
Peace Islands Youth Academy is a youth organization that stems from Peace Islands Institute and