Mel Duncan

Mel Duncan holds a radical belief in the power of peace – and it is tangibly triumphing across the globe.  Joining with David Hartsough, Mel Duncan has founded the Nonviolent Peaceforce which trained dedicated teams of completely unarmed individuals to halt the rape, pillage, and slaughter of civilians in war ravaged areas.  For the last 13 years, these paid professionals have been dropped into specific zones in Syria, the Sudan, and a score of other warring nations. They possess the virtually unbelievable courage and know how to square off against a military squadron bristling with AK47’s to prevent massacre.  They engage local residents and occupying troops to bring about peaceful solutions and avoid war crimes.

From the Dalai Lama to the Vatican, the list of Duncan’s supporters sounds like a Who’s Who of social betterment leaders.  Most recently Mel Duncan was honored with a Prometheus Social Enterprise Award for the global impact he and the Nonviolent Peaceforce have made around the world.  And the best news?  The effort is spreading.  By recent count 50 other peacemaking organizations have adopted the N.P. strategies and are effectively making it work in 24 areas around the world.  Hope is spreading.

            To learn more about Mel Duncan visit http://www.nonviolentpeaceforce.org