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Offers a year-long training and fellowship program for youth from high school-age to mid-twenties. Fellows learn about peace and justice issues, nonviolent movement building, and gain skills such as public speaking, group leadership, media development, conducting surveys, public relations, outreach, and lobbying. The Fellows meet individual activists, visit organizations, are introduced to current hot issues, and are mentored by experienced activists, public figures, and community organizers from the Seattle area and beyond.   After the Intensive Training the Peace Fellows are expected to work on their own project or campaign. The program provides ongoing support to the Peace Fellows by hosting Strategy Support Groups and by providing each Peace Fellow with at least one Mentor.

Promotes justice and peace through nonviolent means. Has informative programs approximately monthly, mostly by Zoom. Publishes newsletter 4 times a year available by postal mail, website, and email. Sends emails with suggested actions and events most weeks. Publicizes our own and other community events including talks, discussions, and protests by organizations committed to nonviolence. Publicizes upcoming legislation related to peace, economic disparity racial justice, and more. Educates about nonviolent resistance to injustice through these means Coordinates two conferences yearly that may include workshops and other activities.