Our first priority is the positive development of our youth participants. To date, we have demonstrated remarkable results in this area:

Since 2002, 91% of City at Peace participants have gone on to college, compared to a national average of 68%.

During that time, 99.3% of participants stayed in high school, compared to a national average of 71%.

The average GPA increases by 0.46, one-half letter grade.

94% of City at Peace youth reach significant criteria of cross-cultural competency.

Confidence, self-efficacy and ability to plan improve in 88% of participants.

92% of City at Peace youth said they resolve conflicts differently as a result of the conflict resolution, communications, and cross-cultural components of the program.

Besides achieving these stated outcomes, our youth have identified some intangible - and incredibly important - benefits that they have gained from their participation in City at Peace. These benefits include friendship, a sense of belonging, improved parent and peer relationships, personal empowerment, a greater sense of purpose and the ability to see and plan their personal and academic futures.