What We Do
"We are now faced with the fact that tomorrow is today. We are confronted with the fierce urgency of now… This may well be mankind’s last chance to choose between chaos and community." Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Through our unique approach as a convener, facilitator and enabler, Realizing the Dream works to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in a variety of ways. We develop cross-sector partnerships to implement projects around the world, provide targeted training in Kingian nonviolence, foster research and education in the core tenets of our mission, encourage dialogue amongst global leaders, and strive to create the next generation of nonviolent peacemakers.
In addition to our special events, we pursue this mission by leveraging the respective strengths of our six programs to develop collaborative projects that are tailored to the unique circumstances of our partner communities. These projects encompass youth development, capacity-building, conflict resolution, leadership engagement and nonviolence training, with the specific mix being determined by the unique dynamics of each situation. Those six program are:
Global Communities Network
A coalition of stakeholders and organizations around the globe who we assist in redressing poverty, building community and fostering peace through nonviolence. Learn more...
International Nonviolence Initiative
Championing the power of nonviolence through a global commitment to nonviolent action, education and public policy. Learn more...
Generation II Global Peace
A team of heirs to some of the 20th century’s greatest peacemakers - such as Chavez, Gandhi, Gemayel, Kennedy, King, Rabin, Trudeau and Tutu - aimed at addressing instances of conflict and injustice worldwide. Learn more...
International Youth Corps (IYC)
Providing opportunities for youth, ages 18 to 30, from across the globe, to develop their leadership skills through nonviolence training, international exchange and social entrepreneurship. Learn more...
International Fellows Institute
A virtual academy of global scholars engaged in international research regarding redressing poverty, building community and fostering peace. Learn more...
International Scholars Interns
Providing selected students and recent graduates the opportunity to engage in substantive internships in the United States and throughout the world with Realizing the Dream International Fellows. Learn more...
