COVID-19 is exposing how out of whack the priorities of our governments can be. Look at this simple comparison:

This is a moment in which our societies can, and likely will, be turned either toward greater violence, resource extraction, and greed, or toward a more sensible and sustainable set of priorities, such as those argued for by World BEYOND War.

As a global peace organization, we've always relied on the internet. Now we've dramatically increased our use of videos, webinars, and online gatherings to organize for a global ceasefire and a transfer of resources to systems of defense against actual dangers.

This takes funding, and our annual conference (which raises funds as well as activism) has been postponed for a year. Here's what a donation to World BEYOND War can help us do:

A $15 USD donation covers our service provider costs to host a free educational webinar, such as the one last night and others recently held. Many more are coming this spring.

A $25 donation covers a month’s cost of hosting our website. Our website is in itself an educational and organizing tool with extensive multimedia resources for building a movement to abolish war.

A $50 donation covers the costs of a WBW chapter promo pack. Currently, World BEYOND War coordinates 16 chapters in 7 countries with several more in the launch phase. We also maintain partnerships with 82 affiliates around the world. Our chapters work aggressively within their respective legislative structures to redirect resources toward programs that promote social and economic justice.

A $75 donation can put 10 copies of our book A Global Security System: An Alternative to War (AGSS) into classrooms. AGSS is a blueprint for abolishing war and replacing it with a sustainable security system. It has already proven to be a useful tool in classrooms across the world.

“What a treasure. It is so well written and conceptualized. The beautiful text and design immediately captured the attention and imagination of my 90 graduate and undergraduate students. Visually and substantively, the clarity of the book appeals to young people in a way textbooks have not.” —Barbara Wien, American University

A $100 donation can translate and publish the summary version of AGSS in another language. It's already in eight!

We do so much with so little because we rely heavily on dedicated and talented volunteers for almost everything we do. This model means that your contribution goes very far!

A larger donation is much appreciated, but especially appreciated is becoming a recurring donor. For $15 USD a month—less than 50 cents a day—you can contribute to building an on-going sustained movement to abolish war. Remember to choose a book or shirt as a premium when you become a recurring donor!

Thanks for all you do!

--Alex McAdams, Development Director, World BEYOND War

World BEYOND War is a global network of volunteers, activists, and allied organizations advocating for the abolition of the very institution of war. Our success is driven by a people-powered movement – support our work for a culture of peace.

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