Peace Education Program
FAQ

What is the Prem Rawat Foundation?

The Prem Rawat Foundation (TPRF) is a nonprofit public foundation created in 2001. Prem Rawat founded TPRF with the mission to advance dignity, peace and prosperity by addressing fundamental human needs. In addition to the Peace Education Program, TPRF’s initiatives include humanitarian aid for survivors of disasters and the Food for People program, which has provided millions of nutritious meals to disadvantaged children.

Learn more about TPRF here.

Who is Prem Rawat?

TPRF Founder Prem Rawat is a renowned peace educator and bestselling author. His speaking events have broken world records for crowd size, and he has addressed hundreds of millions of people in more than 100 countries on the topic of personal peace. He also provides a wealth of other resources to help people discover personal peace including the PEAK course, training sessions, video broadcasts, podcasts and bestselling books, including “Hear Yourself: How to Find Peace in a Noisy World” and “Breath: Wake up to Life.”

Video excerpts of his presentations are at the heart of the Peace Education Program workshops.

For more information visit https://www.premrawat.com/ and https://tprf.org/prem-rawat/

What is the Peace Education Program?

The Peace Education Program is an innovative series of video-based facilitated workshops that help people discover their inner strength and personal peace.

The program gives participants the opportunity to focus and reflect on their own humanity. Developed by The Prem Rawat Foundation (TPRF), the Peace Education Program consists of 10 workshops based on themes for exploring one’s inner resources. Each workshop’s content is based on excerpts from international talks about personal peace by TPRF’s founder, Prem Rawat.

What are the objectives of the Peace Education Program?

The objectives of the Peace Education Program are for participants to:

1. Understand the possibility of personal peace
2. Become aware of their inner resources such as: clarity, hope and choice
3. Recognize their innate value as a human being

What are the ten themes of the Peace Education Program?

The ten themes of the Peace Education Program are: Peace, Appreciation, Inner Strength, Self-Awareness, Clarity, Understanding, Dignity, Choice, Hope and Contentment.

Where is the Peace Education Program being conducted?

The Peace Education Program has been offered in a wide variety of settings in over 80 countries and is available in more than 40 languages.

The workshops have proven effective in a variety of settings including community centers, youth groups, universities, adult education programs, healthcare settings, senior centers, homeless shelters, drug rehabilitation facilities and correctional facilities.

How can I enroll in a Peace Education Program course?

To sign up for the Peace Education Program in your community or via Zoom, contact [email protected].

Where can I find videos of Prem Rawat speaking about personal peace?

Video resources of Prem Rawat speaking about personal peace are readily available on the TPRF YouTube Channel and the Prem Rawat Official YouTube Channel.

How can I learn to facilitate the Peace Education Program ?

We offer prospective facilitators the opportunity to 1) participate in the Peace Education Program and then 2) attend a three-module, five-hour facilitator development workshop in which we teach the program’s learning approach, the materials available within the course and how to work effectively with groups of participants.

Some experience in facilitation or working with groups is an advantage when considering using the Peace Education Program materials. However, it is not required.

For further information, please write [email protected].

What is involved in starting a Peace Education Program course?

1. Visit the Peace Education web pages to familiarize yourself with information about the courses and available resources.
2. Review the information on the How To Apply For A License page and submit a License Application.
3. If you have any questions about the process, please send an email to [email protected], and a program support representative will contact you.

What is a Peace Education Program license?

The Peace Education Program license is an agreement between The Prem Rawat Foundation and a Peace Education Program licensee, granting the licensee access to course materials and authorization to conduct the program. You can download and preview the License Agreement here.

What does TPRF require of Peace Education Program Licensees?

TPRF requires that all Peace Education Program licensees:

• Respect the integrity of the Peace Education Program by following guidelines and the license agreement.
• Course Attendance Reports: Using TPRF’s online reporting system, we ask that you track attendance and other key details.
• Surveys: At the end of each course, you will request that participants fill out an anonymous survey as part of the learning experience.

In what languages is the Peace Education Program available?

The Peace Education Program is available in the following languages: Arabic, Bariba, Bosnian, Catalan, Croatian, Danish, Dutch, English (UK), English (US), English for hearing impaired (subtitles), Finnish, Fon, French, French for West Africa, Fulani, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Malagasy, Malay, Chinese Mandarin (Simplified), Chinese Mandarin (Traditional), Mauritius Creole, Norwegian, Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (Portugal), Quechua, Serbian, Sinhala, Slovenian, Spanish (Latin America), Spanish (Spain), Swedish, Tamil, Tetun (East Timor), Thai, Twi/Akan, Ukrainian.

PEP EDU, the program course designed for educational settings, is currently available in English and Spanish, with other languages to follow.

To request a translation of the Peace Education Program into another language, please reach out to the TPRF help desk at [email protected], specifying your desired language.

What is the size limit for Peace Education Program courses?

The workshops are appropriate for both smaller and larger groups, depending on the audience and sector in which the course is being facilitated. Smaller groups may be more conducive to engagement. Participation in the courses should always be voluntary.

What age group is the Peace Education Program designed for?

The Peace Education Program workshops are designed for adults. The themes and activities accompanying the workshops work well for participants who have some life experience and interest in self-understanding. Experience has shown that the materials are most effective for participants age 18 and older; therefore that is the recommended starting age.

How do I find out about the Peace Education Program for High Schools and Universities?

Information about the course for students ages 18 and older is available at this link:https://tprf.org/peace-education-program/edu/

Does Prem Rawat offer any other courses?

Yes, Prem Rawat offers an online course called PEAK (Peace Education and Knowledge). PEAK is a self-paced course for experiencing personal peace. It can be accessed at premrawat.com, under the “Path to Peace” tab. You can learn more here.

Further questions outside FAQ

Please send any questions not answered in FAQ to [email protected] and a Peace Education Program support representative will reply.