I’ll be honest: I’m tired. I’m tired of our universal reliance on violence to solve conflict and the exacerbation of war and its devastation. I’m also tired of feeling that nothing I do will help. But the U.S. and other countries are relying on our complacency, and there are so many reasons and examples of why and how we CAN stop the war machine.

The war in Ukraine is escalating. US-UK-NATO continues to send weapons to Kiev and NATO is expanding to the Russian border. Washington is calling Russia and China “existential threats” to the U.S., and military bases are expanding across the world. In March, President Biden said that if the U.S. sent planes and pilots, it would mean World War III, but now the White House is discussing sending fighter jets. So how are we supposed to interpret this?

But feeling tired and helpless won’t help us turn our reliance from war to peace.

There are billions of people around the world who want war to end. Collectively, our voice is strong and we can stop the death, the destruction of our environment and food sources, the prioritization of wealth and greed over lives, and the demolition of historical and cultural artifacts. We need a movement rooted in humanity and ensuring the safety and security of the entirety of our global community. We need an outline and steps to take.

The good news is, we have one! World BEYOND War is building this exact movement and by joining us, you can help end all wars, including the one in Ukraine. Here are some steps you can take right now to make your voice heard:

We recently released this petition to grow a global appeal for more nations to support a way out of war in Ukraine. Add your name and share with your networks.
Also sign our petition to keep new U.S. bases out of Norway.
Join us online on August 6 for a screening and discussion of "The Day After."
Join us online on August 8th for a webinar with Roger Waters of Pink Floyd.
Make a financial contribution to World BEYOND War where we work tirelessly every day to end war. Every single penny makes a difference and allows us to organize, build programming, and develop actions that help turn the tide on war. While global military spending now exceeds $2 trillion a year, a tiny fraction can work wonders for human and environmental needs. Check out our billboards project for one of the ways we are getting the word out about this.

There’s so much going on in the world right now, but war begets most all social issues we are grappling with: climate change, racial and economic injustice, gun violence, the militarization of police, abuse of human rights, religious persecution, xenophobia, and inequality.

It’s far time we stop war.

Will you join us today by becoming a one-time or recurring donor?

—Alex McAdams, Development Director, World BEYOND War

World BEYOND War is a global network of volunteers, chapters, and affiliated organizations advocating for the abolition of the institution of war.
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