The Peace Development Fund is more than a grantmaker: our model of philanthropy involves direct funding, advocacy where appropriate and partnerships built around mutual respect, sharing of resources, and transparency of planning and decision-making. We endeavor to be a key “go-to” foundation on issues of peace, human rights, social justice and environmental protection. We work to counter-balance dominant power structures by moving resources and sharing decision-making with activist groups and communities. Learn more…
A short film for PDF’s 40th Anniversary. Produced by Jamal Meneide.
The Peace Development Fund (PDF) announced last month grant awards through their Pioneer Valley Community Advised Fund (PVCAF) to five social justice organizations in Hampden, Hampshire, and Franklin Counties. Click here to read the full story. ...Read more
Published on May 11, 2022
Women are the fastest-growing prison population in the United States, especially for Black, Indigenous and other women of color. PDF’s Community Organizing Grants partners are raising awareness of this troubling trend and organizing to make systemic change. ...Read more
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