welcome to the john paul lederach archive

An article exploring the role and potential contributions of health care providers in a conflict transformation and peacebuilding.

Ten ideas about reconciliation rising from the Tibetan singing bowl.

Notes for a conference presentation delivered at the Joan B. Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies at the University of Notre Dame.

Reflections emergent from cross-cultural conflict and mediation training in Latin America.

Twelve reflections gathered through the experience of mediating between YATAMA and the Sandinista government in Nicaragua.

A compilation of notes gathered during a course on mediation offered in Gernika in February 1994.

Honoring Sam Doe in his awarding of Eastern Mennonite University's Distinguished Service Award, 2002.

A top ten list of things that the international arena, especially the many settings of struggling with protracted and violent conflict, has taught John Paul about life and the vocation of peacebuilding.

Lessons from experience as a conciliator working with religious leaders in settings of violent conflict, shedding light on the post-9/11 debate around if religion can be a source to stop cycles of violence.