Before You Die, Plant a Tree

While vacationing in Cambodia in 2017, Dr. Penfield discovered the unique grassroots peace initiative of Peace Bridges, an NGO (non-profit) led by Cambodians dedicated to long-term peacebuilding. A year later, she returned to join them to gain insights and practical lessons for her community work in the United States. She was especially interested in the way in which nonviolent training was used to nurture community development and empowerment. This descriptive case study draws upon a rich ...