"We have inherited a large house, a great 'world house' in which we have to live together...[as] a family unduly separated in ideas, culture, and interests who, because we can never again live apart, must learn somehow to live with each other in peace."
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Welcome to The World House Project, Inc.
The World House Project, Inc. (WHPInc) is a global initiative of individuals, organizations, and institutions committed to the ideals of a “world house” where humanity lives together with dignity, liberty, and community. The World House Project was initiated at Stanford University’s Freeman Spogli Institute in 2021, under its Center for Democracy, Development, and the Rule of Law. Today, the initiative operates as an independent international nongovernmental organization through its flagship programs, The World House Global Network, the World House Project Institutes, and The World House Forum.
The World House Project, Inc. organizes its work into working groups collaborating through The World House Global Institutes (WHGInstitutes) to realize its mission. WHPInstitutes include research, education, and social action, which and support the World House Global Network.
WHGInstitutes Research Institute engages fellows, scholars, and interns to conduct primary and secondary research on peace and conflict issues from the local to the global community. Research products include reports, newsletters, and publications.
WHGInstitutes Education Institute provides information and instruction to network participants on practical tools and strategies for effecting nonviolent conflict resolution and social change. It operates through courses, conferences, and workshops
WHGInstitute Social Action Institute provides technical assistance on global nonviolence, peace, and conflict issues. It works through subject matter experts, task forces, and projects.
Each WHPInstitutes has a working group in which network registrants can participate. They are
Research Institute Working Group.
Education Institute Working Group
Social Action Institute Working Group
Please see the link below for more program information about our working groups and how you can join.
The World House Project, Inc. organizes its work into working groups. These groups work collaboratively through The World House Global Network (WHGNetwork) to foster human dignity, liberty, and community in all aspects of building the World House. The WHGNetwork supports the World House Global Institute’s working groups employing its research, education, and social action initiatives.
WHGNetwork Working Groups include such subjects as
Diaspora Investment Group
Youth Engagement
Good Governance and Leadership
Immigration, Refugees, and Internally Displaced Persons
Global Strategic Litigation and Advocacy on Racism and Social Justice
Citizenship and Education Leadership
The Writings of Mohandas K. Gandhi
Global Social Thought
Global Citizenship and Leadership Education
Education
Research
Social Action
Please see the links below for more working group information about our working groups and how you can join.
Through the concerted efforts of our two flagship initiatives - WHPInstitutes and WHPNetwork - we undertake comprehensive research, provide educational resources on nonviolent conflict resolution, and engage in social action. Our work spans from the local to the global, embodying our commitment to a just and peaceful world. Learn more about our flagship programs HERE:
Stay updated with our latest social action initiatives, research findings, and educational opportunities. Discover how we are making a difference globally and how you can join our journey towards a better tomorrow. Get more news and information HERE:
Societal challenges—local or global—are vast, but we can make a significant impact together. We invite you to join our global network, contribute to our cause, and help spread the values of dignity, liberty, and community around the globe. Learn more about our membership levels HERE:
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