Nominations Open for PeaceJam's Billion Acts 2020 Hero Awards

A group of students, winners of the Billion Acts of Peace Hero Award, stand in a row on stage.

This message has been approved by Dr. Joi Phillips, director of the Center for Leadership & Social Change

Nominations for PeaceJam Billion Acts' 2020 Hero Awards are now open through Nov. 9!

We are looking for youth-led projects (youth 26 and younger) that address SOCIAL IMPACT (addresses the root cause of one of our 10 Focus Areas, and creates measurable, positive change for the common good), SCOPE (demonstrate reach and can be scaled in different communities), and LEADERSHIP (empowers others to overcome challenges and create innovative solutions).

The 10 focus areas of Billion Acts include:

  • Advancing Women & Children
  • Alleviating Extreme Poverty
  • Clean Water for Everyone
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Education and Community
  • Ending Racism & Hate
  • Global Health and Wellness
  • Human Rights for All
  • Non-proliferation & disarmament
  • Protecting the Environment

Submit today at billionacts.org/hero-awards.

Article Date
October 20, 2020