John Paul Lederach

Be Inspired and Learn Ways to Take Action from John Paul Lederach's Book
Dr. John Paul Lederach is internationally recognized for his pioneering work in the field of conciliation and conflict mediation. He has provided consultation for peacebuilding efforts in Somalia, Northern Ireland, Colombia, the Basque Country, the Philippines, Tajikistan, Nepal and in East and West Africa. He has also helped develop and lead hundreds of training programs in conflict transformation, mediation and international peacebuilding in 35 countries around the world."

Books and Articles Authored By John Paul Lederach:
The Moral Imagination: The Art and Soul of Building Peace: In this book, Ledrach explores the evolution of his understanding of peacebuilding by reflecting on his own experiences in the field. Peacebuilding, in his view, is both a learned skill and an art. Finding this art, he says, requires a worldview shift. Conflict professionals must envision their work as a creative act—an exercise of what Lederach terms the "moral imagination."