Agape in Action

by Karen Topakian

With their actions. With their vision. With their leadership. They light the path to equality and justice. For us to follow.

They inspire our courage and ignite our passion for peace.

Since our elected leaders rarely exhibit these traits, we must look to ourselves and others to lead the way.

Starting in 2005, the Agape Foundation has awarded two prizes each year to individuals or organizations that put peace at the forefront of the movement for social change and equality. The Awards Committee just announced this year’s winner of the Enduring Visionary Prize and the finalists for the Rising Peacemaker Prize. (more…)

The Agape Foundation invites individuals, businesses, or organizations to sponsor our fourth annual Peace Prize Awards Ceremony recognizing established and emerging Northern California peacemakers. Prizes will be awarded at a special festive ceremony at the prestigious and historic Green Room in San Francisco on Thursday, September 18, 2008. (more…)

By Nicole Hsiang

In a time when the terms Google, YouTube, and Facebook are now words you can find in the dictionary, the power of the internet is undeniable. The internet is a world without borders, where each user is granted equal access to information, the freedom and space to establish a unique identity, and build community with like-minded people. From the very young to the very old, people are starting more than just an email account. Through the internet, they’re joining social and professional networks, chatting, blogging, building websites, watching TV, and downloading music. (more…)

by Karen Topakian

Jealous of Oprah’s ability to give? Wish you were Simon Cowell handing out cash in Africa from Idol Gives Back? Always wanted to be a philanthropist?

You can! It’s easy! It’s fun! Here’s how…

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Dear Readers,

Welcome to the Agape Foundation’s official blog, where every week you will read about turning ideas into action.

Because that’s essentially what we do.

Since 1979, the Agape Foundation has funded and supported radical, grassroots social change for peace and justice in California. We are fundraisers, grantmakers, and activists who want an end to systematic oppression in our world. Who demand accountability from institutions responsible for violence, while working together to create our own peaceful solutions. And we seek to build community with all individuals and organizations that share this commitment with us.

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