October 24, 2026
Youth Peace Network Begins Its 2026–2027 Year with “Becoming a Peace Agent”
Peace Islands Institute launched its 2026–2027 Youth Peace Network on October 6 with its first training, “Becoming a Peace Agent,” featuring YPN alumna Mina Turkyolu.
March 19, 2026
Interfaith Youth Iftar
Recently we had a wonderful Interfaith Youth Iftar with our Youth Peace Network and the Interfaith Teen Leaders coming together for an evening of connection and community.
December 23, 2025
Youth Peace Network Hosts Interfaith Literacy and Dialogue Training
Peace Islands Institute recently hosted an Interfaith Literacy and Dialogue training as part of its Youth Peace Network initiative, formerly known as the Youth Academy.
November 3, 2025
PII Launches Its 2025–2026 Youth Peace Network Program
Peace Islands Institute officially opened the new program year of the Youth Peace Network (YPN) on Thursday, October 30th, with its first training session, “Becoming a Peace Agent,” hosted at
October 9, 2025
Conference on Fethullah Gülen’s Thought and Practice
Conference on Fethullah Gülen’s Thought & Practice Explores Education, Dialogue & Identity at Drew University From October 3–5, 2025, Respect Graduate School & Peace Islands Institute hosted an international conference
September 25, 2025
Peace Islands Institute at the 10th Annual UNGA SDGs Conference
Peace Islands Institute was honored to participate as a partner in the 10th Annual UNGA Conference on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) hosted by the Journalists and Writers Foundation (JWF) and
June 23, 2025
Celebrating 15 Years of Empathy and Creativity: The 2025 Art & Essay Contest Awards
On June 19, 2025, Drew University’s Concert Hall filled with applause as Peace Islands Institute celebrated the 15th anniversary of its statewide Art & Essay Contest, honoring students from 84
April 6, 2025
Interfaith Youth Leaders DC Trip
April 6–7, 2025 A group of passionate young leaders joined Peace Islands Institute for an unforgettable Interfaith Youth Leaders DC Trip.
April 5, 2025
No Hate In NJ – Youth
Peace Islands Institute and Sky Academy Youth Center hosted a special session titled "No Hate in the Garden State" in Rochelle Park, NJ.
April 5, 2025
Youth Leadership Education DC Trip
April 5–7, 2025 Young participants from Peace Islands Institute took part in the Youth Leadership Education DC Trip, hosted by the National Council for Civic Awareness (NCCA).