We work with leaders, communities and organizations to offer a unique learning and doing experience, rooted at the intersection of people – nature – peace. Together we can be more to do more and build a more compassionate, resilient, peaceful world
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Our Stories: What’s New – What’s Working
Stepping into uncertainty is the curriculum
I’ve just completed an Outward Bound experiential peacebuilding training expedition at UWC Red Cross Nordic, and for the first time...
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: 2026 Experiential Peacebuilding Fellowships
The Experiential Peacebuilding Fellowship is a 12-month engagement with the Outward Bound Center for Peacebuilding (OBCP). The fellowship includes the...
Experiential Peacebuilding Training at UWC Red Cross Nordic
From 20 to 26 January 2025, United World College Red Cross Nordic (RCN) was the site of a truly transformative...
Compassion As a Shared Value: Readings and Ideas
Compassion and compassionate leadership is at the heart of OBCP's work and values. This inspiring collection of readings, links and ideas,...
OB Peacebuilding Training hosted by OB Finland
In early April, Outward Bound Peacebuilding and Outward Bound Finland held a partnership training program for instructors and staff from...
“It’s actually a really beautiful bridge.”
The bridge was made of cut wood logs held together by heavy steel bolts. It was narrow enough for one...
Next Steps: The Path Ahead
Trees and boardwalks. Promenade surrounded by trees. Of all the phrases that litter my inbox, I really like the term...
What We See with Closed Eyes
I like to invite people to close their eyes and visualize “peace” or a place or time that makes them...
Creating an Ecosystem for Change
We were delighted this year to welcome Forsan Hussein as one of our featured speakers at the 2015 Benefit Cocktail Party for...
Practicum on Experiential Peacebuilding, Four Years Later
When I applied for the first Practicum in 2012, I had very little understanding of peacebuilding throughout the world and...
To See. To Lift Up the Connectors.
As many of you know, Outward Bound Peacebuilding is already deeply engaged in the work of non-violent conflict transformation. Our...
Alumna Profile: Natalia Jimenez (Naty)
Naty Jimenez is a two-time alumnus of OBCP programs, (Costa Rica 2016, and Mexico 2017). A lawyer who specializes in...
Experiential Peacebuilding in Hong Kong
I thought my cup of learning for Outward Bound was full, but through this training on Experiential Peacebuilding, I realized...
Publication of Experiential Peacebuilding
We are delighted to announce the publication of our book Experiential Peacebuilding. Experiential Peacebuilding offers peace educators, community leaders, teachers and organizations...
