The Culture of Peace Alliance (COPA) operates as a nonprofit umbrella for affiliated & fiscally sponsored groups, all of which work to build peace,empower youth, and create a cultural shift towards compassion, nonviolence, civility, and sustainability in Tucson and beyond. COPA provides 501(c)(3) coverage for these groups to build the synergy of working cooperatively with other organizations. To learn more about Affilliates and Fiscally Sponsored Programs and Events please search the menu on the top of the page.  

COPA welcomes groups who need nonprofit coverage and don't wish to go it alone. DONATIONS AND VOLUNTEERS ARE ALWAYS APPRECIATED!

Contact: copa@cultureofpeacealliance.org 

Vision

A nonviolent society of individuals, organizations and institutions that have peace, justice, and sustainability as their organizing principles.

Mission

To promote peace, justice and sustainability by creating and supporting peace-inspiring projects and events that model cooperative decision-making, alliance-building resource-sharing, youth leadership, and the use of nonviolent strategies.

Purpose

To provide, promote, and share best practices, skills and research in order to create a society based on a sustainable and just peace now and for generations to come. To increase respect, awareness and compassionate discourse among and between people and communities. To connect individuals and organizations and together create a sustainable culture of peace.